From Tupac to Backstreet Boys, and from Kailash Kher to Lata Mangeshkar - play these tunes to celebrate motherhood.
This Mother's Day, say it with music! Here's a playlist of songs that celebrate the special role that mothers play in the lives of their children.
1. Backstreet Boys – The Perfect Fan
Backstreet Boys had a huge fan-base in the 90s. This song is from their most famous album 'Millennium'.
Over the years, while touring, the band has been very vocal about how this song is for their best fan, their mothers.
They have often dedicated this song to all the mothers in the world, appreciating all that they do for their children.
2. 2Pac – Dear Mama
This song by the rapper has a biographical tone to it. It is a tribute to Afeni Shakur, his mother.
Through the song, the rapper is expressing his love for his mother and all that she did for him while he was growing up.
Afeni Shakur, who was also an activist, died on May 2 this year at the age of 69.
3. Christina Aguilera - Oh Mother
This song is from Christina Aguilera's album, 'Back to Basics'.
The ballad talks about the singer's childhood and she is thankful to her mother for always being there.
Christina Aguilera is a mother of two, herself.
4. Pink Floyd – Mother
In Pink Floyd's memorable album, 'The Wall', the song 'Mother' is one of the key tracks.
The song describes a relationship between a mother and son, how it goes through rough patches but ultimately comes down to the loving bond they share.
5. Ozzy Osbourne – Mama I’m Coming Home
For years, people thought that the former Black Sabbath member could not come up with a powerful ballad.
Ever since 'Mama I'm Coming Home' was released, it ended up making a special place in people's hearts as they often regarded it as the song to dedicate to their mothers.
What is lesser known is that this song was actually written for Osbourne's wife Sharon whom he dearly called 'Mama'.
6. Lata Mangeshkar, Anand Bakshi - Maa Mujhe Apne Aanchal Mein (Chota Bhai)
From old-school Bollywood, every mother in the country has heard this song.
This song from the film Chota Bhai will leave you extremely emotional.
7. Shankar Mahadevan - Maa (Taare Zameen Par)
Taare Zameen Par is an emotional film on its own. This particular song from the film written by Prasoon Joshi leaves us with chills.
With Darsheel Safary in the lead role, this song is played when he is lonely and not around his mother, an emotion that most of us staying away from home can relate to.
8. Kailash Kher - Mumma (Dasvidanya)
Vinay Pathak starring in Dasvidanya makes this song a visual treat as well.
Sung by Kailash Kher, this song easily ends up being one of the best melodies you can dedicate to your mother.
9. AR Rahman and Lata Mangeshkar - Luka Chuppi (Rang De Basanti)
The last and final song on this playlist belongs to two of the best artists in Indian music, AR Rahman and Lata Mangeshkar.
From the film Rang De Basanti, the song is extremely touching and something that will make you miss your mother when you are away.
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