3 MOTHER'S DAY Songs With Heartbreaking Stories Behind Them

Three songs. Three decades. Three very different men and the same impossible relationship. John Lennon screamed for his mother in 1970, twelve years after a drunk driver killed her on Menlove Avenue. Tupac wrote a letter to his from a prison cell in 1995, while she was still alive but barely. Kanye made his mother a promise in 2005 and watched the universe void it two years later. This is the story of "Mother," "Dear Mama," and "Hey Mama" three of the most personal songs in music history, and what they reveal about the only relationship in pop music nobody ever gets to finish. If your mother is still here go give her a hug. #MothersDay #JohnLennon #Tupac #KanyeWest #MusicHistory #DearMama #HeyMama #MotherSong #PlasticOnoBand #MeAgainstTheWorld #LateRegistration #HipHopHistory #ClassicRock #MusicDocumentary #SongStories --- SOURCES & FURTHER READING: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band — The Ultimate Collection (2021) "Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur" (FX, 2023) "Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy" (Netflix, 2022) U.S. Library of Congress National Recording Registry All footage used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. All rights to original recordings belong to their respective owners. --- Hi, I'm Antony Cade Have you ever wondered about the hidden history behind your favorite albums, the untold struggles of legendary icons, or the cultural shifts that changed music forever? You’re in the right place. Antony Cade is dedicated to exploring the deep, diverse world of music through high-quality storytelling and cinematic documentaries. From the evolution of underground genres to the rise and fall of global superstars, we go beyond the surface to bring you the "why" and "how" of the sounds that define our lives.