“Mama Sang a Song,” written and performed by Bill Anderson and produced by Owen Bradley, was released in July 1962 as part of his debut album Bill Anderson Sings Country Heart Songs. This tender recitation, framed by a choir singing hymns like “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Rock of Ages,” marked Anderson’s first #1 on Billboard’s country chart, where it held the top spot for seven weeks, and also crossed over to the pop chart at #89 . The song reflects on humble, faith-filled childhood me