In every wedding, someone looks forward to a special moment of their own. For the mother, of course, it is the precious few minutes alone with her son on the dance floor.
Sure, it’s a nice photo-op for every guest, but for Mom that dance will be the moment she carries away with her. With that in mind, picking the perfect song to do the Mother-Son dance justice is as essential as the wedding cake.
Another nice direction that some chose to go in is to have the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dance happen simultaneously. If this seems like the right thing to do on your special day, then obliviously choosing a song that is appropriate for both parties is important.
While some songs below on the Mother-Son list may appeal to you and perfect for the combined dance, please be sure to also see the Father-Daughter songs page of our website to make sure you don’t miss the perfect tune!
Remember, just as you can’t judge a book by its cover, you can’t judge a song by it’s title. If you do not already know the songs on the list, it’s strongly recommended to look up the lyrics of the song. Some of the songs might seem fitting by title, but might not be the individualized touch you’d hope for your parent(s).
Here are some suitable Mother-Son song suggestions:
A Song for Mama – Boys II Men
A Whole New World – Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
Anyway – Martina McBride
Beautiful In My Eyes – Joshua Kadison
Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
Blessed – Elton John
Blessed – Martina McBride
Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
Can’t You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John
Child of Mine – Carol King
Don’t Know Much – Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville
Edelweiss – Sound of Music
Forever Young – Rod Stewart
God Bless the Child – Tony Bennett
Greatest Love Of All – Whitney Houston
Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison
Hero – Mariah Carey
How Do You Fall In Love – Alabama
How Sweet it Is – James Taylor
I Hope You Dance – Leann Womack
I’ll Remember – Madonna
In My Life – The Beatles
In This Life – Collin Raye
It’s Your Song – Garth Brooks
Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
Let It Be – Beatles
Love is a Beautiful Thing – Phil Vassar
Moon River – Andy Williams
Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World – IZ
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Sunrise, Sunset – Fiddler On The Roof
Sunshine on My Shoulders – John Denver
Teach Your Children Well – Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Gift – Collin Raye/Jim Brickman
The Rose – Bette Midler
Then They Do – Trace Adkins
There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
Time of Your Life – Green Day
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole / Natalie Cole
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins