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As always, here's the Monday Music Mambo, Mother's Day Edition:

1. Name a few songs either about mothers or made by a mother.

"Mama, I'm Coming Home" by Ozzy Osbourne
"That's Alright, Mama" by Elvis Presley (and many, many others)

"Like A Prayer" by Madonna
"Wide Open Spaces" by the Dixie Chicks, all three of whom I believe are mothers

2. What kind of music does/did your mother listen to?

My mom used to listen to adult contemporary. I'm not sure if she still does, but I do know she listens to country. I bought her a Tim McGraw CD for Mother's Day.

3. Which musician's mother do you want to thank for bringing him or her into the world?

I'd like to thank the mothers of Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Buckley, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Chris Cornell, Michael Doucet, Sarah McLachlan. I think I'll stop there before I thank the mothers of every musician I love - which I do! Thanks to all mothers, especially those of musicians!