Room Full of Roses

Mickey Gilley

About Room Full of Roses

"Room Full of Roses", written by Tim Spencer, is a song first recorded in 1949 by country music singer George Morgan. The original George Morgan version was released in the summer of 1949, and reached No. 4 on the Billboard country chart that August. A Sons of the Pioneers version reached #10 on the country charts in the same year. It was famously covered in 1974 by up-and-coming singer Mickey Gilley. The Gilley version was his first major hit and broke open his career.


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1976
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If I sent a rose to you
For every time you made me blue
You'd have a room full of roses
And If I sent a rose of white
For every time I cried all night
You'd have a room full of roses

And if I took the petals
I would tear them all apart
I'd be tearing at the roses
Just the way you broke my heart

If someday you're feeling blue
And you could send a roses,  maybe too
Don't send me a room full of roses
But I want my arms around you

And if I took the petals
I would tear them all apart
I'd be tearing at the roses
Just the way you broke my heart

If someday you're feeling blue
And you could send a roses,  maybe too
Don't send me a room full of roses
But I want my arms around you

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Mickey Gilley

Mickey Leroy Gilley (born March 9, 1936) is an American country music singer and musician. Although he started out singing straight-up country and western material in the 1970s, he moved towards a more pop-friendly sound in the 1980s, bringing him further success on not just the country charts, but the pop charts as well. Among his biggest hits are "Room Full of Roses," "Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time," and the remake of the Soul hit "Stand by Me". He is also the cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl McVoy, Jim Gilley and Jimmy Swaggart. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Gilley is a licensed pilot, who holds an instrument rating with commercial pilot privileges for multi-engine airplanes, as well as private pilot privileges for sin… more »

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Written by: Tim Spencer

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7 facts about this song

Songwriting Role
"Room Full of Roses" was written by Tim Spencer, who was a member of the group Sons of the Pioneers.
George Morgan's Version
Country music singer George Morgan was the first to release the song in 1949. - The song made it to the number 4 spot on the Billboard country chart and was Morgan's only top 10 hit. - The song remains one of Morgan’s signature performances and is a classic example of his smooth, romantic vocal style.
Mickey Gilley's version
Country music artist Mickey Gilley covered the song in 1974. - His version topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in July 1974. - "Room Full of Roses" was also Mickey Gilley's first number one hit and his first song to cross over to the pop charts. - With the success of the song, Gilley was able to turn his nightclub, Gilley's, into a renowned country music venue.
Other Noteworthy Covers
The song has been covered by a number of other famous artists, including Dean Martin and Jim Reeves.
Role in Country Music History
"Room Full of Roses" is considered an essential part of the genre's history, with its blend of sentimental lyrics and traditional country elements.
Connection to "Urban Cowboy
Mickey Gilley's version of "Room Full of Roses" was featured in the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy", which contributed significantly to its popularity.
Induction into Hall of Fame
Given the influence and iconic status of the song, George Morgan was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998.

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