Mom (Bonnie Tyler song)
2012 song by Bonnie Tyler
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"Mom" is a song recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler for her album Rocks and Honey (2013). Country superstar Garth Brooks covered the song on his 2014 album Man Against Machine.
| "Mom" | |
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| Song by Bonnie Tyler | |
| from the album Rocks and Honey | |
| Released | 8 March 2013 |
| Recorded | 2012 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 3:54 |
| Label | ZYX Music |
| Songwriters | Wynn Varble, Don Sampson |
| Producer | David Huff |
Background
Bonnie Tyler first heard the song being performed at a session in the Bluebird Cafe, Nashville, Tennessee. She selected the song to appear on Rocks and Honey.[1]
Critical reception
Carys Jones from Entertainment Focus described "Mom" as "a beautifully written song."[2]
Garth Brooks version
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| Single by Garth Brooks | ||||
| from the album Man Against Machine | ||||
| Released | 24 November 2014 | |||
| Studio | Allentown Studios (Nashville, Tennessee) | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:03 | |||
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| Songwriters | Wynn Varble Don Sampson | |||
| Producer | Mark Miller | |||
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Garth Brooks covered the song on his 2014 album Man Against Machine. He performed it live on Good Morning America in November 2014, receiving a great deal of media attention in promotion of his album.[3] It was released as the album's second single on November 24, 2014, available for digital download exclusively through Brooks' online music store, GhostTunes.[4]
Chart performance
| Chart (2014–2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country (Billboard)[5] | 36 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 32 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 49 |
Other versions
A version by The Nashville Nuggets debuted at number 46 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of December 13, 2014.[8] The Nashville Nuggets is a recording name of Wynn Varble and Don Sampson, the song's writers.[9]