I Touch Roses

Book of Love

About I Touch Roses

"I Touch Roses" is the second single released by the American synthpop band Book of Love. The song was included on the band's eponymous debut album Book of Love in 1986. The B-side to the single is "Lost Souls", a remixed version of which also appeared on their debut album. Although "I Touch Roses" failed to reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it did make the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, where it peaked at no. 8 in 1985."I Touch Roses" was written by band member Theodore ("Ted") Ottaviano. After the success of their first single, "Boy", "I Touch Roses" followed a similar trajectory, securing that the band would record a full album for Sire Records. In 2009, Ted Ottaviano revealed, "We didn't know it at the time, but thankfully, with 'I Touch Roses', it was not preordained that Sire was developing us at the time. There was no grand scheme. It was more a la carte. But then people started picking up on 'Roses' and then the album happened."In 2001, after having success with new remixes of "Boy", the record company commissioned DJ/producer Markus Schulz to attempt a follow up by remixing "I Touch Roses" for the new millennium. A promotional 12" single was released in 2001, featuring the Markus Schulz Dark Rose Remix, and an instrumental version of the remix on the flipside, in order to further promote Book of Love's greatest hits album, I Touch Roses: The Best of Book of Love. The new remixes did not chart, and are not included on the album. 


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1986
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If you think I'm magical
Cause roses bloom with my touch
That's mathematical
I think you think too much
 
I touch roses
 
If you try to talk with me
If you try to copy my
Pocket full of poses
You still can't touch my roses
 
I touch roses
I touch roses
I touch roses
I touch roses
 
If you think I'm magical
Cause roses bloom with my touch
But magics just not practical
I think you think too much
 
I touch roses

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Book of Love

Book of Love was, from 1984 to 1993, a popular synthpop and dance music band, alongside Sire Records labelmates Depeche Mode and Erasure. Led by vocalist Susan Ottaviano, the band also included Ted Ottaviano (no relation to Susan), Lauren Roselli and Jade Lee. more »

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Written by: Theodore Joseph Ottaviano

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"I Touch Roses" was performed by the band "Book of Love." The band was formed in Philadelphia in 1984 and consisted of Susan Ottaviano, Ted Ottaviano, Jade Lee, and Lauren Roselli Johnson.
Release Date
The song "I Touch Roses" was released in 1985. It was part of the band's eponymous debut album, "Book of Love."
Genre
"I Touch Roses" falls under the genre of Synthpop and New Wave. This genre of music was popular during the 1980s, characterized by a heavy use of synthesizers.
Chart Success
"I Touch Roses" performed well in the dance music charts. It peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. The song is often recognized as the band's breakthrough track.
Signature Song
Although Book of Love had many songs, "I Touch Roses" is often considered to be the band's signature song. This track solidified their place as one of the iconic bands of the 80s.
Music Video
An interesting fact about "I Touch Roses" is that the music video was directed by the British video and film director Peter Christopherson, co-founder of the industrial music and visual arts group Throbbing Gristle.
Popular Influence
Despite its initial success mainly on the dance charts, "I Touch Roses" has maintained enduring popularity. The song often features in various 80s themed and electronic playlists on streaming platforms.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of 'I Touch Roses' are thought to be open to interpretation. Some fans argue the song is about finding beauty in overlooked places, relishing the simplicity and inherent beauty of nature, specifically, a rose.
Remixed Versions
The song has been remixed several times, most notably by the DJ and producer Mark Picchiotti. The 2001 remix of "I Touch Roses" also found success in the charts.
Live Performances
"I Touch Roses" was often played as part of Book of Love's live set during their heyday in the 80s. Even after the band members pursued solo careers, the song was revisited in their occasional reunion shows.
Legacy
Although Book of Love disbanded in the 90s, "I Touch Roses" remains a beloved classic on retro and throwback radio stations, appreciated by fans of new wave and synthpop music.
Recognition
In 2013, "I Touch Roses" was recognized by Slant Magazine, being ranked 83rd in their list of "100 Greatest Dance Songs".

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