Mom

Earth, Wind & Fire

About Mom

"Mom" is a song by the band Earth, Wind & Fire released as a single in November 1972 by Columbia Records. The song peaked at No. 39 on the Cashbox Top R&B Songs chart.


Year:
2003
5:50
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Mom, the words of love 
She gave me peace and love 
She gave me thoughts of love 
Yeah yeah yeah 
Mom, pains and joy 
I love her more and more 
To her I'm still her boy 
Yeah yeah yeah 
And in my life I've always dug her 
And in my life I've always needed her 
The mom I know I love so well 

Mom, her face is still the same 
She never seems to change 
Her love still remains 
Mom, the love she gave I love 
She taught me right from wrong 
She shared and kept me strong 
Yeah yeah yeah 
Mom mom mom

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Earth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of soul, disco, R&B, funk, jazz and rock. They are one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands of the twentieth century.Rolling Stone has described them as "innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing" and has also declared that the band "changed the sound of black pop". more »

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Written by: MAURICE WHITE, VERDINE WHITE, VERDINE ADAMS WHITE

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10 facts about this song

Song History
"Mom" was a song released by Earth, Wind & Fire in the album called "The Need of Love" in 1971, which was only the second album the band had ever released.
Album Reputation
"The Need of Love" was not as commercially successful as some of Earth, Wind & Fire's other albums, but the song "Mom" and other tracks from the album still have a dedicated fan following.
Songwriters
The song was written by Roland Bautista and Wade Flemons, former members of Earth, Wind & Fire.
Instrumentation
Roland Bautista, the co-writer of the song, was also responsible for the guitar parts of the track.
Genre
"Mom" showcases Earth, Wind & Fire’s dedication to fusing different musical genres. The song features elements of R&B, soul, jazz, and funk.
Earth, Wind & Fire Legacy
Although "Mom" is not one of Earth, Wind & Fire’s biggest hits, it represents an important part of their legacy and their commitment to heartfelt lyricism and musicianship.
Song Theme
The song"Mom" is a heartfelt tribute to mothers, emphasizing their importance and irreplaceable roles in our lives.
Singer's Perspective
Maurice White, the lead singer of the band, was known to have a great affection towards his mother, which might have driven the creation of this song.
Limited Availability
"Mom", along with the other songs from "The Need of Love" album, are a bit harder to find compared to the band's other songs due to the limited commercial success of the album.
Unique Song Title
"Mom" is one among the few songs by Earth, Wind & Fire that have a single-word title. The simple but profound title underlines the band's direct and deep connection to the theme of motherhood.

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