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In honor of her birthday, Beyoncé’s loved ones dedicate the songs that narrate their most cherished moments with her.

MAMA
"Home" by Stephanie Mills
"One of both our favorite songs. I remember you singing at the Peoples' Workshop when you were just 9 years old. You brought the house down and got a standing ovation and all. You did a spin and wound up backwards and then - in what would become 'True Beyonce Fashion' - you made it part of your act. The show must always go on!"

DAD
"Here I Go Again" by Smokey Robinson
"I used to sing this song to you when you were in your mom's stomach. After you were born, you would stop crying immediately when I sang it it to you and your eyes would light up."

SOLANGE
"Holy Ghost" by Kim Burrell
"I think about one of the best moments in my life. My sister, humming this with me softly, being the calming beautiful spirit she is, making everything that resided in that moment filled with love."

JULEZ
"Happy" by Pharrell
"The song that makes me think of my auntie is 'Happy' by Pharrell. First off, we used to have so much fun singing and dancing to that song. Second, Auntie just plain makes me 'Happy' - all the time!"

ALAN
"Party" by Beyonce
"When I hear this song of what a true blessing it was to co-create the video with you. Besides being one of the most kind, generous, luminous souls I've ever met, I experienced first-hand what an incredible creative genius you are. You were on top of every detail in the most elegant way possible. I am so proud of my sister-in-law."

ANGIE
"Fly Away" by Lenny Kravitz
"This song takes me back to 1998 when we used to ride around the Belt Way 8 in Houston with the convertible top down on your car. We would throw our hands up in the wind and let our hair fly wild and crazy and we would sing along, screamng out the words. I'll always remember the happiness in your face. That smile was priceless."

LARRY
"Still Tippin'" by Mike Jones feat. Slim Thug and Paul Wall
"I remember us all on a yacht for your birthday, I think it was 2007, and the top level turned into a club. We were up there playing DJ wars with the strobe lights going, and when this song came on we were doing the South Side so hard I think the boat was rocking!"

MARLON
"Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
"I remember on your 8th birthday, you had a Michael Jackson impersonator at your party. We danced to Billie Jean and moonwalked."

MICHELLE
"Island Letter" by Shuggie Otis
"I have a fond memory of us pulling up to Newark Airport to travel and you would almost go into a trance listening to this entire Shuggie Otis album titled 'Inspiration Information.'"

KELLY
"What's The 411" by Mary J. Blige
"I remember us listening to this song over and over the first time I stayed overnight at the house on Parkwood Street. I felt like I had truly found a friend and what turned out to be a lifelong bond."

TIM
"Do I Do" by Stevie Wonder
"I remember telling you years ago that 'Do I Do' by Stevie sounded like something you would have done if you were in that era."

GLORIA
"I Was Here" by Beyonce
"It was moving listening to this song as a mother, as she is letting people know they can be all they can be and the importance of making their mark. It makes a statement of how amazing she is. Happy Birthday to my amazing daughter!"

JAY
"Yellow" by Coldplay
"This song reminds me of you and I on vacation. 'Look at the stars, look how they shine for you.' So many legendary nights. It represents vulnerability; it's us in our own world, away from work and totally lost in love. 'For you, I'll bleed myself dry.'"

BLUE
"Part of Your World" by Jodi Benson from The Little Mermaid
"Mommy you sung this to me all the time. Happy Birthday, Mommy!"

Beyonce commented on the surprise on Facebook: "Nothing sweeter than starting the day with this beautiful playlist from my family! <3"