The top 10 mother son wedding songs of all time, according to 3oclockweddings.com:
1. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
'A Song For Mama' is the name of a number one R&B hit single by the group Boyz II Men. It served as the theme music to the 1997 movie 'Soul Food' and it spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B chart.
2. Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
'Simple Man' is the title of a song by the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The song was written by lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Gary Rossington.
3. I Hope You Dance by Lea Ann Womack
'I Hope You Dance' is a hit song by country singer Lee Ann Womack featuring Sons of the Desert. The song, which was featured on Womack’s 2000 album of the same name, spent five weeks at number one on the US country chart and reached number fourteen on the US Hot 100.
4. Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
'Because You Loved Me' is a hit song from Celine Dion's 'Falling Into You' album, it was released as the first single in February 1996 in the US, Canada, Japan and Latin America. In other parts of the world it was the second single (after 'Falling into You') and was released in May 1996.
5. Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
'Wind Beneath My Wings' is a US number one hit single by Bette Midler from the soundtrack of the movie 'Beaches'. It was written by Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar and has also been recorded by Lou Rawls, Sheena Easton, B.J. Thomas, Perry Como, Gary Morris, Lee Greenwood, Willie Nelson, Kiki Carter, Nana Mouskouri, Sonata Arctica, Judy Collins, Colleen Hewett, Kris Shay and many others.
6. Sunrise, Sunset from Fiddler On The Roof
'Sunrise, Sunset' was written by Sheldon Harnick (words) & Jerry Bock (music). Zero Mostel performed the song on stage in 1964 and it was later performed by Topol in the movie version of 'Fiddler On The Roof'.
7. My Wish by Rascal Flatts
'My Wish' is a hit single from Rascal Flatts' album 'Me And My Gang'. It was written by Jeffrey Steele and Steve Robson.
8. What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
'What A Wonderful World' is a hit song that was written for and recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1967. It was meant as an antidote for the politically and racially charged climate in the US at the time, the song details the singer’s delight in the simple enjoyment of everyday life
9. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life by Stevie Wonder
'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life' is a 1973 hit single released by Stevie Wonder. The first two lines of the song are sung, not by Wonder, but by James Gilstrap and Lani Groves.
10. Unforgettable by Nat And Natalie Cole
'Unforgettable' is a popular song that was written by Irving Gordon and recorded by Nat King Cole in 1951. In 1991, Cole’s recording of the song was edited and remixed to create a duet with his daughter, Natalie.
Michael "Romeo" Montague
mike@partykc.com
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