Some songs don’t just tell a story—they become a part of your life. “When Mama Sang (The Angels Stopped To Listen)” is one of those songs. It’s more than a melody; it’s a memory, a reminder of the warmth and comfort that comes from family, love, and faith. When you listen to it, you can almost feel the presence of a mother’s voice, full of soul and spirit, filling the room and lifting everyone’s heart.
The beauty of this song lies in its simplicity. It’s a tribute to the power of a mother’s love and how her singing could bring peace, not just to her family but to the heavens themselves. It speaks to a universal experience—those quiet, sacred moments when a parent’s love feels like the most powerful force in the world. And when she sang, it was as if the angels themselves paused, just to listen.
What makes this song even more special is its connection to old-time gospel roots, a genre steeped in tradition and reverence. You don’t need to have lived the exact experience to feel its impact. The emotions it stirs—love, nostalgia, a deep sense of gratitude—are things we all understand.
It’s a song that reminds us of the times we spent with our own families, where voices filled the air with hymns and lullabies, creating a sense of unity and peace. The angels stopping to listen isn’t just a metaphor; it’s the perfect way to express how a mother’s love can make even the hardest days seem bearable
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… Mom didn’t have special trainin’
She couldn’t read the music, just the words
But when she’d stand to sing on Sunday mornin’
She had the sweetest voice I think I’ve, I’ve ever heard
… She loved to sing the songs about our Savior
“There is a Fountain”, was her favorite one
And I’ve seen tears run down the cheeks of sinners
By the time my mama’s song was done
… When mama sang the angels stopped to listen
You could see the love light shinin’ in her face
When mama sang the angels stopped to listen
Now in heaven’ choir she had a special places
… You know my daddy wanted me to sing a song
The day that moma left us
And you know that little chuch
Was filled with all of mama’s friends
And you know it seems we could all here mama singin’
When I could hear her sing her favorite, again
… When mama sang the angels stopped to listen
You could see the love light shining in her face
When mama sang the angels stopped to listen
Now in heaven’ choir she had a special places
… When mama sang the angels stopped to listen