Our Favorite Grandma Songs

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Jody Avirgan
The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 6, 2010

Some of the BL Show's favorite songs about grandmothers, in honor of our segment on grandma's wisdom.

Listen to Lyle Lovett's "Hello Grandma" on Rhapsody

Bill Withers: Grandma's Hands

Cyndi Lauper: Iko Iko live in Paris 1987

Dr John: Iko Iko

Santo Gold: Iko Iko Remix

Glass Candy: Iko Iko

Listener Suggestion: Dr Elmo: Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer

Got another grandmother song you want to suggest? Post it below and we'll add it to the list!

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