Some Very Special Mother/Son Songs

Last month, we shared a list of our Very Favorite Father/Daughter Songs.  In this post, we wanted to show our Grooms and Moms a little love.

Let’s face it, when it comes to the special dances at a wedding, most of the attention is focused on the bride and the much anticipated father/daughter dance. But hey, every Mom deserves to have a special moment with her son as well!  The mother/son dance is one of the most touching traditions to take place at wedding receptions. Choosing the perfect song for this dance can prove to be a little difficult, so here’s a list of our all-time favorites.  Warning: you may want to grab a tissue before giving these songs a listen!

Photo by Michelle Pattee

• “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack

• “I’m Moving On” by Rascal Flatts

• “I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain

• “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong

• “Just The Way You Are” by Billy Joel

• “Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay” by Otis Redding

• “Have I Told You Lately” by Van Morrison

• “Thank You Mom” by Good Charlotte

• “My Mom” by Tony Bennett

• “Pride” by U2 (nouelle vague version)

• “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” by James Taylor

• “Letter To My Mother” by Edwin McCain

• “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne

• “Blessed” by Elton John

• “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts

• “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd

• “Can I Have This Dance” by Anne Murray

• “Close to You” by The Carpenters

• “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You” by James Taylor

• “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash

• “In My Life” by The Beatles

• “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King

• “Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers

• “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole

• “Ribbon in the Sky” by Stevie Wonder

• “What the World Needs Now is Love” by Jackie DeShannon

• “Love and Happiness” by Al Green

• “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” by Tony Bennett

Photo by Heather and Carol for Gertrude & Mabel

Now put on those dancin’ shoes and enjoy your special dance!