need help fast.. wedding song

Jason Schofield · Post by **Jason Schofield** » 22 Aug 2006 6:18 pm

My best friend is getting married this weekend and is looking for a song to slow dance to with his mother. He's come up with Woman by John Lennon. I know you guys can do better. Thanks in advance and stap on those thinking caps.. !

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 22 Aug 2006 7:38 pm

Not "Mother" by John Lennon?

Mark Edwards · Post by **Mark Edwards** » 23 Aug 2006 3:05 am

I thought it was against the law to marry your mother? Hmmmmm

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 23 Aug 2006 3:16 am

"The Hand That Rocks The Cradle" by Steve Wariner and Glen Campbell. Maybe not slow enough???

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 23 Aug 2006 3:57 am

Here's a novel thought: ask his mother what song she would like to dance with her son at his wedding to!

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 23 Aug 2006 4:22 am

how about

Momma's Hungry Eyes ...

Momma's Don't let your Babies....

You're Mamma Can't Dance ...
Momma Tried
Momma Cried
Momma Flossie
Momma Knows
Momma Said
Momma Do
Momma Don't Allow
Momma I'm a Cowboy

need more ?

[This message was edited by Tony Prior on 23 August 2006 at 05:24 AM.]

Tony Farr · Post by **Tony Farr** » 23 Aug 2006 4:38 am

Mom and Dad's Waltz!!!!!!!!!1

bill ramsey · Post by **bill ramsey** » 23 Aug 2006 4:48 am

with this ring i thee wed, by hank snow

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bill ramsey

Billy Wilson · Post by **Billy Wilson** » 23 Aug 2006 4:56 am

My Mother's Eyes

Mike Shefrin · Post by **Mike Shefrin** » 23 Aug 2006 4:57 am

Here's one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmLOBF37lYk

Jim Peters · Post by **Jim Peters** » 23 Aug 2006 5:04 am

At Last. JP

Cody Campbell · Post by **Cody Campbell** » 23 Aug 2006 7:06 am

Jason,

Like Earnest said, I'm sure you meant "mother" by Lennon, (not 'Woman').

And I agree with you. It would not be a good choice for something dedicated to one's mother. The lyrics are more silly than sincere.

Jim C., and Tony F, and Billy W. all gave good suggestions.

Tony P., ...'Mama tried', and 'Mama don't allow' and 'mamas don't let your babies' ARE NOT good suggestions.

If his mom likes country music, you have some good ideas here.

I recently heard a great old recording by Loretta Lynn, called "My angel mother." It's a really sweet song. (It's in waltz time). I can post it here if you'd like.

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 23 Aug 2006 7:46 am

JOHN LENNON lyrics - "Mother"

Mother, You had Me I never had you
I wanted you but you didn't want me
So I got to tell you
Goodbye , Goodbye

Father, You left me but I never left you
I needed you but you didn't need me
So I just got to tell you
Goodbye , Goodbye

Children, Don't do what I have done
I couldn't walk so I tried to run
So I got to tell you
Goodbye , Goodbye

Jason Schofield · Post by **Jason Schofield** » 23 Aug 2006 7:51 am

no, he wants to use Woman. not Mother. that would be an awful song to dance to. LOL

not really looking for country. Mabye an old jazz standard or show tune.. it doesn't have to have the word mother in the title. Just a great song to dedicate to his mom ect.. [This message was edited by Jason Schofield on 23 August 2006 at 08:55 AM.]

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 23 Aug 2006 7:58 am

Depends what kind of a moment they want to have together: upbeat/fun, nostalgic/teary-eyed, etc...

FYI:

MY MOTHER'S EYES

Back in childhood days,
I can remember loving caresses showered on me.
Mother's eyes would gaze at me so tender,
What was their meaning? Now I can see.

One bright and guiding light,
That taught me wrong from right,
I found in my mother's eyes.
Those baby tales she told,
That road all paved in gold,
I found in my mother's eyes.

Just like a wandering sparrow,
One lonely soul.
I walked the straight and narrow,
To reach my goal.
God's gift sent from above,
A real unselfish love,
I found in my mother's eyes.

When I'm all alone, no one around me,
I find the future dark as can be.
Sorrows I have known, always surround me,
Then through the shadows, I always see.

One bright and guiding light,
That taught me wrong from right,
I found in my mother's eyes.
Those baby tales she told,
That road all paved in gold,
I found in my mother's eyes.

Just like a wandering sparrow,
One lonely soul.
I walked the straight and narrow,
To reach my goal.
God's gift sent from above,
A real unselfish love,
I found in my mother's eyes.

David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 23 Aug 2006 9:12 pm

Probably not anything by The Mothers of Invention.

Richard Sevigny · Post by **Richard Sevigny** » 23 Aug 2006 9:31 pm

Probably not anything by The Mothers of Invention

I can just imagine the wedding party attempting to dance to Lumpy Gravy

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 24 Aug 2006 4:41 am

I dunno...

"Who are the Brain Police"

might work...

t

Shane Reilly · Post by **Shane Reilly** » 24 Aug 2006 5:09 am

I would'nt recommend "My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama" by The Mothers either.Perhaps "mama said knock you out" by LL Cool J........sorry...can't...reach...utility....belt....

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 24 Aug 2006 7:17 am

I like Jim Cohen's suggestion for "My Mother's Eyes." I remember being in St. Louis when Wade Ray sang the tune with Speedy West backing him up. The crowd was quiet for that one.
Chuck