A Poor Man's Roses
Patsy Cline
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I must make up my mind today What to have, what to hold A poor man's roses Or a rich man's gold One's as wealthy as a king in a palace Tho' he's callous and cold He may learn to give his heart for love Instead of buyin' it with gold Then the poor man's roses And the thrill when we kiss Will be memories of paradise That I'll never miss And yet the hand that brings the rose tonight Is the hand I will hold? For the rose of love means more to me More than any rich man's gold Then the poor man's roses And the thrill when we kiss Will be memories of paradise That I'll never miss And yet the hand that brings the rose tonight Is the hand I will hold? For the rose of love means more to me Than any rich man's gold
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Written by: BOB HILLIARD, MILTON DELUGG
Lyrics © BOURNE CO., AMY DEE MUSIC CORP.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release Date"A Poor Man's Roses" was first released by Patti Page in 1957. The song later became associated with country music legend, Patsy Cline, who released her version in 1957.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Bob Hilliard, an American lyricist, and Milton DeLugg, an American composer and arranger.
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Patsy Cline's VersionPatsy Cline's version of the song was included on her self-titled album "Patsy Cline" released in 1957. Despite the song not being one of her best-known, it has since become a fan favorite.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is classified under the traditional pop and country genres. While Patti Page's version has a more pop inflection, Patsy Cline's rendition leans towards the country style.
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Song Theme"A Poor Man's Roses" is a song about a woman who must choose between a wealthy man who can provide her with material possessions and a poor man who can only offer her love.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song wasn't one of Patsy Cline or Patti Page's most commercially successful releases, it still enjoyed minor chart success, particularly in the Billboard country charts.
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Cover VersionsIn addition to versions by Patti Page and Patsy Cline, "A Poor Man's Roses" has also been covered by other artists such as Burl Ives and Janis Paige.
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Patsy Cline's LegacyPatsy Cline has since gone down in history as one of the most influential, successful, and revered female vocalists of the 20th century, and songs like "A Poor Man's Roses" helped to establish her legendary status.
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Patti Page's LegacyPatti Page, also known as "The Singing Rage", was known for her versatile voice, which gave a unique impact on songs like "A Poor Man's Roses". She is remembered as one of the best-selling female artists of the 1950s.
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Historical ContextThe song was written and released during the 1950s post war era - a time of significant social change and economic disparity, which is reflected in the choice presented within the song's lyrics.
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