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16 Non-Cheesy Mother-Son Dances for Your Wedding

You’ve got your father-daughter number all figured out and have been practicing your first dance with your fiancé for weeks. Now you just need to help your future husband decide what song he wants for his mother-son dance. Here, 16 great picks that you haven’t heard a million times before.

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“mama Said” By The Shirelles

Hey, mom knows best. 

“you’re My Best Friend” By Queen

Because she’s not a regular mom, she’s a cool mom.

“i’ll Always Love My Mama” By The Intruders

The perfect tune for showing off those mother-and-son dance moves.

“beautiful Boy” By John Lennon

Says exactly what mom’s thinking.

“the First Time I Ever Saw Your Face” By Roberta Flack

To bring her back to those sweet newborn days.

“landslide” By Fleetwood Mac

We dare you not to tear up at Stevie Nick’s hauntingly beautiful voice.

“hey Mama” By Kanye West

A unique choice for a one-of-a-kind lady.

“my Love, My Life” By Abba

Cue the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again references.

“child Of Mine” By Carole King

Cue the waterworks.

"sweet Child O' Mine" By Guns N' Roses

Or go for the rock-and-roll version.

“forever Young” By Bob Dylan

It’s not cheesy if it’s a classic.

“the Hand That Rocks The Cradle” By Glen Campbell Feat. Steve Wariner

Best lyric: “There oughta be a hall of fame for mama.”

“remedy” By Adele

Because who doesn’t love Adele?

“bridge Over Troubled Water” By Aretha Franklin

Not to knock the Simon & Garfunkel version or anything but this one just oozes cool.

“you'll Be In My Heart” By Phil Collins

He is her favorite singer, after all.

"god Only Knows" The Beach Boys

Nothing wrong with a crowd-pleaser.



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