A Rose and a Baby Ruth
George Hamilton IV
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Doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo We had a quarrel A teenage quarrel Now I'm as blue as I know how to be I can't call you on the phone I can't even see you at your home So I'm sending you this present Just to prove that I'm telling the truth Dear, I believe you won't laugh when you receive This rose and a Baby Ruth (Doo, doo, doo, doo) (Doo, doo, doo, doo) (Doo, doo, doo, doo, ahh) I could have sent you an orchid of some kind But that's all I had in my jeans at the time But when we grow up Some day I'll show up Just to prove I was telling the truth I'll kiss you, too, then I'll hand to you This rose and a Baby Ruth (Doo, doo, doo, doo) (Doo, doo, doo, doo) (Doo, doo, doo, doo, ooh) Transcribed by Robin Hood These lyrics were transcribed from the specific recording mentioned above and do not necessarily correspond with lyrics from other recordings, sheet music, songbooks or lyrics printed on album jackets.
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Written by: JOHN LOUDERMILK
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12 facts about this song
Artist InformationGeorge Hamilton IV was an American country musician known for his hit songs during the 1950s and 1960s. He was born on July 19, 1937, and passed away on September 17, 2014.
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Release Information"A Rose and a Baby Ruth" was released in 1956. It was one of his first singles.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 7 on the R&B chart.
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SongwriterIt was written by John D. Loudermilk, a prolific songwriter who wrote many hits in the country and pop genres.
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LyricsThe lyrics tell the story of a man who tries to win back his love by giving her a rose and a Baby Ruth candy bar.
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GenreAlthough George Hamilton IV is predominantly recognized as a country artist, "A Rose and a Baby Ruth" has a strong pop influence.
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CoversThe song has been covered by many artists including Bobby Darin, Johnny O'Keefe, and John D. Loudermilk himself.
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Recording InformationThe song was recorded at the RCA Victor Studio located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Transition PointThe success of "A Rose and a Baby Ruth" marked the start of Hamilton's transition from a pop musician to a country artist.
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Album AppearanceThe song appeared on George Hamilton IV's compilation album "The Best of George Hamilton IV" that was released in 1968.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often considered one of the earliest instances of country-pop crossover, predating the genre that would become hugely popular in the following decades.
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RecognitionIn 1995, "A Rose and a Baby Ruth" was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.
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