Medals for Mothers
Osborne Brothers · Favorite Hymns [Decca] [1969]
(Betty Sue Perry)
I dreamed mother walked up the heavenly stairs
And medals for mothers were given up there
They've mentioned a million things mom did for me
Things I took for granted and never could see.
If there's medals for mothers
For all of the deeds they have done
If there's medals for mothers
Mama, you'll win everyone.
--- Instrumental ---
A medal of honor was pinned on her there
A medal for patience and kind loving care
A medal for duty she won up above
But the biggest of all was the one for her love.
If there's medals for mothers
For all of the deeds they have done
If there's medals for mothers
Mama, you'll win everyone.
Mama you'll win everyone...
I dreamed mother walked up the heavenly stairs
And medals for mothers were given up there
They've mentioned a million things mom did for me
Things I took for granted and never could see.
If there's medals for mothers
For all of the deeds they have done
If there's medals for mothers
Mama, you'll win everyone.
--- Instrumental ---
A medal of honor was pinned on her there
A medal for patience and kind loving care
A medal for duty she won up above
But the biggest of all was the one for her love.
If there's medals for mothers
For all of the deeds they have done
If there's medals for mothers
Mama, you'll win everyone.
Mama you'll win everyone...
Medals for Mothers
Recorded by the Osborne Brothers in 1969, "Medals for Mothers" appears on their album *Favorite Hymns*. The track exemplifies the duo's signature blend of traditional country and gospel, characterized by their harmonious vocal interplay and acoustic instrumentation. As part of their broader discography spanning the late 1950s through the early 1970s, the song reflects the enduring influence of Southern religious music on their artistic identity. Released under the Decca label, the recording captures the warmth and spiritual depth that defined their career, resonating with audiences who appreciated authentic folk traditions within the country genre.