Rose of Washington Square
Alice Faye
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
They call me Rose of Washington Square. I'm withering there, in basement air I'm fading. Pose in plain or fancy clothes? They say my turned up nose It seems to please artistic people. Beaux, I've plenty of those. With second-hand clothes, and nice long hair! I've got those Broadway vampires last to the mast. I've got no future, but oh! What a past. I'm Rose of Washington Square.
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: B. MACDONALD, J.F. HANLEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
9 facts about this song
Song Origin"Rose of Washington Square" is a popular song composed in 1920 by James F. Hanley and Ballard MacDonald long before Alice Faye sang it.
|
Movie associationAlice Faye performed the song in the 1939 film named after the song itself, "Rose of Washington Square." Faye starred opposite Tyrone Power and Al Jolson in the movie.
|
Faye’s career highlightThe film and the song are considered to be one of the highlights of Alice Faye's career as an actress and a singer.
|
Song SettingThe theme of the song, like the movie, is set in the vaudeville era, and it talks about a performer's love for her man, who is a con artist.
|
Fanny Brice ControversyThe film and song were close to Fanny Brice's personal life, which led to a lawsuit against 20th Century Fox for invasion of privacy. The character of Faye in the movie "Rose Sargent" has been said to mirror Fanny Brice, the comedienne, and singer.
|
PopularityDespite some controversy, the song remains a popular standard and it is one of Faye’s best-known performances.
|
Cover Versions"Rose of Washington Square" has been covered by many other artists, including Al Jolson, who also appeared in the movie.
|
Historical SignificanceThe song became an unofficial anthem for the city of Washington Square in New York.
|
LegacyThe song played a crucial part in making the 1939 movie a massive box office success, increasing Alice Faye's popularity, and firmly establishing her as a leading lady in Hollywood.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Rose of Washington Square Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/2080631/Alice+Faye/Rose+of+Washington+Square>.
Discuss the Rose of Washington Square Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In