Red Roses for a Blue Lady
Wayne Newton
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I want some red roses for a blue lady Mister florist take my order please We had a silly quarrel the other day I hope these pretty flowers chase her blues away I want some red roses for a blue lady Send them to the sweetest gal in town And if they do the trick, I'll hurry back to pick Your best white orchid for her wedding gown (I want some red roses for a blue lady) We had a silly quarrel the other day I hope these pretty flowers chase her blues away I want some red roses for a blue, blue lady Send them to the sweetest gal in town And if they do the trick, I'll hurry back to pick Your best white orchid for her wedding gown Your best white orchid for her wedding gown
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Written by: ROY C. BENNETT, SID TEPPER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Red Roses for a Blue Lady" is a popular song that was initially recorded in 1948 by its co-composer, Sid Tepper. It was later famously covered by musicians like Guy Lombardo, Vic Dana, and Wayne Newton.
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Guy Lombardo's VersionGuy Lombardo, a Canadian-American bandleader, and violinist, recorded the song with his orchestra in 1949, making it one of the early versions of the song.
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Vic Dana's VersionVic Dana's cover became the highest-charting version on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 10 in 1965.
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Wayne Newton's VersionWayne Newton's rendition reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1965.
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Other Cover VersionsAside from Lombardo, Dana, and Newton, many other artists have covered "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" throughout the years, including Dean Martin, Johnny Tillotson, and Bert Kaempfert.
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Song CompositionThe song was composed by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, a prolific songwriting duo who wrote numerous hits for popular artists of the mid-20th century.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" depict a man who wants to cheer up his sweetheart, the "blue lady" referred to in the song's title.
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Chart PerformanceThe song's various versions have collectively made it onto music charts multiple times since its original release, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Genre"Red Roses for a Blue Lady" is classified under Traditional Pop, a genre that originated in the mid-1940s and was influential through the 1950s and 1960s.
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Impact on Popular CultureGiven the song's multiple covers and chart successes, it is considered a classic in popular music and remains a popular choice for musicians to cover.
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