Mother and son dance songs

All mothers look forward to taking a solo spin on the dance floor with their son at their wedding. It’s likely the only time in the entire day that she’ll have it all to herself for about three full minutes, so it’s important to pick a song that’s appropriate and worthy of the moment. It may be bittersweet for her, or she may be celebrating more than anyone else.

Some people also choose to combine Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances in one event. In that situation, look for a song that is on this list, as well as the father and daughter songs page of our website. There are some crossovers, but not all songs on this list will apply.

It is important to note that song titles do not tell the whole story; be sure to listen to ALL the lyrics to a song before approving it for your father-daughter or mother-son dance. There are several songs that seem appropriate on the surface, but they may not work for a dance with your parents.

Here are some suggestions for suitable mother and son songs:

A Song for Mom – Boys II Men

A Whole New World – Peabo Bryson and 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 you feel the love tonight? – Elton John

My Son – Carol King

I 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 You Fall In Love – Alabama

How Sweet It Is – James Taylor

I Hope You Dance – Leann Womack

I Will Remember – Madonna

In my life – The Beatles

In This Life – Collin Raye

It’s Your Song – Garth Brooks

The Way You Are – Billy Joel

Let it be – Beatles

Love is a beautiful thing – Phil Vassar

Rio Luna – Andy Williams

Over the rainbow / wonderland – IZ

Stand By Me – Ben E. King

Sunrise, Sunset – Fiddler On The Roof

Sun on my shoulders – John Denver

Teach Your Children Well – Crosby, Stills & Nash

The Gift – Collin Raye / Jim Brickman

The Rose – Bette Midler

So They Do – Trace Adkins

There You Will Be – Faith Hill

Through the Years – Kenny Rogers

The 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 – Josh Groban

You will be in my heart – Phil Collins