This Mother's Daughter (single)

"This Mother's Daughter" is a single by American singer Nancy Wilson from her 32nd studio album, This Mother's Daughter. It was released during the holiday season on December 14, 1975, being the first single released from the album, and it was written and produced by Eugene McDaniels. Wilson wanted to record a track that was personal, heartfelt and something to dedicate to her daughter, Samantha Burton, whom she gave birth to earlier that year.

The single peaked at number one of the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1976 and remained atop for eight consecutive weeks. It peaked at number one on the Billboard R&B and Adult Contemporary charts. "This Mother's Daughter" also peaked at number one in other numerous international markets, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, France, Brazil, Italy, and Mexico. The song is Wilson's second-best selling single. It was the best-selling single of 1976, as well as one of the best-selling singles of all time, selling over 14 million copies globally to date. "This Mother's Daughter" was certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in May 2019.

"This Mother's Daughter" won a Grammy Award for Song Of The Year and Best Female R&B Performance at the 19th Annual Grammy Awards. The single has been listed numerous times by critics and magazines as one of the greatest songs of all-time. Since its release, “This Mother’s Daugher” has been considered one of Wilsons signature songs. Rolling Stone ranked it at number 12 on The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.