Paper Roses
Anita Bryant
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PAPER ROSES Anita Bryant/Marie Osmond I realize the way your eyes deceived me With tender looks that I mistook for love So take away the flowers that you gave me And send the kind that you remind me of Paper roses paper roses Oh how real those roses seem to be But they're only imitation Like your imitation love for me I thought that you would be a perfect lover You seemed so full of sweetness at the start But like a big red rose that's made of paper There isn't any sweetness in your heart Paper roses paper roses Oh how real those roses seem to be But they're only imitation Like your imitation love for me Like your imitation love for me
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Written by: SACHA SKARBEK, JAMES MILNE WALSH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Influence"Paper Roses" is best known for two famous renditions. The first was recorded by Anita Bryant in 1960, and the second major rendition was by Marie Osmond in 1973.
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Song's Commercial SuccessAnita Bryant's version reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States.
- Marie Osmond's adaptation of the song also proved to be commercially successful, reaching #1 on the Billboard Country charts, making it her first number-one country hit.
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Teenage StardomMarie Osmond was just 13 years old when she recorded her version of "Paper Roses," making it her debut single. As such, she became one of the youngest artists to have a #1 Country hit.
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Album InfluenceMarie Osmond's rendition of "Paper Roses" was so successful that her debut album was also named "Paper Roses." This album also reached #1 on the Billboard Country chart.
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Songwriters and Original Release"Paper Roses" was written by Janice Torre and Fred Spielman.
- The song was first published in 1960, the same year Anita Bryant originally recorded it. Its lyrics and melody have since then been adopted by several artists.
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Cultural SignificanceThe song tells a powerful story of a love that turned out to be as fake as paper roses, leaving a lasting impact on its audience.
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Notable PerformancesAnita Bryant sung "Paper Roses" in the 1960 film "Ensign Pulver".
- On the other hand, Marie Osmond, throughout her career, frequently performed the song live, most notably on her variety show "Donny & Marie."
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Cover VersionsIn 2002, a cover of "Paper Roses" by Maureen Evans entered the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at #42.
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Soundtrack Inclusion"Paper Roses" by Marie Osmond was also part of the soundtrack for the 2002 movie, "Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol".
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LegacyDespite being originally recorded by Anita Bryant, Marie Osmond's rendition of "Paper Roses" appears to be more well-known, underlining her influence on the song's legacy.
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