Mum's 90th birthday · £24.99
Ninety years of Jean. One song about her adventure.
A personalised 90th birthday song for Mum, written from your memories: her wartime escape, five children, the price of bread in 1953 and more. Delivered within 24 hours. £24.99.
She's sharp as a tack, twice as quick, and insists on no fuss. Give her the gift that sings back every cherished detail.
You approve every lyric · One revision included · Her to keep forever
A worked example
Meet Jean, our example Mum
Jean isn't a real customer, but mums like her are everywhere. This shows the kind of detail families send us and how we turn it into a song.
Jean
Turning 90. War evacuee, five-child mum, bread-price oracle.
- Evacuated in the war, calls it 'my little adventure'
- Raised five children, buried one husband
- Outlasted two hips, still names the 1953 loaf price
- Sharp as a tack, twice as quick, adamant no fuss
What her family told us
Mum is 90 in June. She was evacuated in the war and still calls it 'my little adventure'. She raised five children, buried one husband, outlasted two hips, and can still tell you the price of bread in 1953. Sharp as a tack, twice as quick, and adamant she doesn't want a fuss. She's getting one.
The sort of thing a daughter might send us
Read the lyrics: Ninety Years of JeanAcoustic folk · Warm female vocals · 90th birthday
Verse 1
She was just a girl when they sent her awayA label on her coat, a case in her handNow she calls it her little adventureStill smiling like she'd got the whole thing planned
Chorus
So here's to Jean, ninety come JuneSharp as a tack, twice as quick, and it's trueShe told us no fuss, but we never listenedHappy birthday, Jean, this one's for you
Verse 2
She raised up five children on love and on gritBuried a husband she still speaks of with prideOutlasted two hips and never slowed downStill first through the door, still first to decide
Chorus
So here's to Jean, ninety come JuneSharp as a tack, twice as quick, and it's trueShe told us no fuss, but we never listenedHappy birthday, Jean, this one's for you
Bridge
Ask her the price of a loaf in fifty-threeShe'll have it before you can finish the phraseNinety years counted in kettles and penniesNinety years counted in ordinary days
Verse 3
No fuss, she said, no cake and no songBut look at us now, we couldn't hold backNinety years strong and still going forwardStill Jean, still steady, still sharp as a tack
Chorus
So here's to Jean, ninety come JuneSharp as a tack, twice as quick, and it's trueShe told us no fuss, but we never listenedHappy birthday, Jean, this one's for you
Outro
Happy birthday, JeanYour little adventure carries onHappy birthday, JeanWe're glad you're still here to sing this song
Every song is written from scratch for one person only. Jean's came from wartime memories, family milestones and a love of old prices. Your song will be built from whatever you share.
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Ninety Years of Jean
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Acoustic folkWarm female vocals90th birthday
A song for her era
The sound of a lifetime
Jean grew up while the world was rebuilding. The first pop songs on the radio were lilting ukuleles and smoky jazz, the kind that made a young girl hum while waiting for the bus. Television flickered in black-and-white, showing variety shows that mixed comedy with a gentle piano. Those sounds still echo in her memory, and a song that weaves a bit of that vintage warmth feels like a quiet nod to the years she survived.
When she tells you the price of a loaf in 1953, you hear a time when a penny meant more, when a simple tune could lift a whole neighbourhood. A 90th birthday song for Mum carries that gentle nostalgia, wrapped in a modern melody that lets her hear her own story sung back to her.
What to put in a 90th birthday song for Mum
Just give us the moments that matter, we'll turn them into verses.
Her wartime adventure
The evacuation she calls 'my little adventure', the courage that shaped her early years.
Family milestones
Raising five children, the loss of a husband, the laughter that followed.
Everyday wisdom
The price of bread in 1953, the jokes about her two hips, her quick wit.
Her birthday wishes
June sunshine, no fuss, a quiet celebration that honours her strength.
From memories to music
How it works
Four simple questions, a lyric review, and the finished song lands in your inbox within 24 hours.
Tell us about them
The memories, the inside jokes, the things that make them them. Three minutes, tops.
We write, you approve
We turn your words into lyrics and send them to you before we produce a single note.
Delivered within 24 hours
A professionally produced song lands in your inbox, ready for the big moment.
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How should their song sound?
Pick a style. Not sure? Choose Surprise me and we'll match it to their story.
Takes about three minutes · Your answers save as you go
Before you ask
Questions, answered
Practical details to make sure the gift arrives on time.
What should I include for a 90th birthday song for Mum?
Share the stories that only you know: her wartime escape, the family she raised, the little details like the price of a loaf in 1953. A few sentences are enough, the more vivid the memory, the richer the song.
Will the song be ready for her birthday?
Your song is delivered within 24 hours of ordering. As long as you approve the lyrics promptly, it will arrive well before the June celebration.
Can the whole family add details?
Absolutely. The best songs often blend memories from children, grandchildren and even friends. Just collect the snippets and paste them into the order form.
What style works for a 90th birthday?
Acoustic folk and warm ballads suit a life rich with stories. If you're unsure, choose 'Surprise me' and we'll match the music to Jean's era and personality.
Do I get to see the lyrics first?
Yes. You read and approve every line before we record, and one free revision is included. Nothing is set to music until you're happy with it.
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