Lady Rose

Mungo Jerry

About Lady Rose

"Lady Rose" is a song by British group Mungo Jerry, released as a single in 1971. Written by the group's lead vocalist Ray Dorset and produced by Barry Murray, it was the band's third single. The song entered the UK charts at #30 in May 1971 and reached #5 in June, finally leaving the chart in August 1971. It also reached number 14 in Australia, number four in New Zealand and number one in Japan. Like the group's debut single, "In the Summertime," it was a maxi-single playing at 33 rpm. The main song features harmonica and piano. The other tracks on the extended play single are Little Louis by band member, Paul King, a cover of Lead Belly's Have a Whiff on Me, and a cover of Elvis Presley's Milk Cow Blues. The BBC initially banned it from radio play because of the inclusion of "Have a Whiff on Me", which was thought to condone drug-taking, and distribution and sales were halted while it was reissued with "She Rowed", from the group's second LP as the second track instead. Ironically, the group had decided to include the offending song because it had been well received when they originally recorded it for broadcast as part of a session for Radio 1. 


Year:
2000
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On the dark nights
By the fire light
I see her face
Before my eyes.

Lady Rose
My Lday Rose
Oh Lady
My Rose

My Lady Rose.
De
De-de-de
De de-de-de.

Lost in mem'ries
Of the moment
Of the time spent
How the days went

Lady Rose...
From the shadows
Through the bright lights
From the dark nights
Through the sun light.

Lady Rose
My Lday Rose
Oh Lady
My Rose

My Lady Rose.
De
De-de-de
De de-de-de.

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Mungo Jerry

Mungo Jerry is a British rock group whose greatest success was in the early 1970s, though they have continued throughout the years with an ever-changing line-up, always fronted by Ray Dorset. They are remembered above all for their hit "In the Summertime". It remains their most successful and most instantly recognisable song, and their only hit outside of the UK. Their name was inspired by the poem "Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer", from T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. According to Joseph Murrell's The Book of Golden Discs (1978), "Mungomania" was possibly the most startling and unpredicted pop phenomenon to hit Britain since The Beatles. more »

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Written by: RAY DORSET

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Lady Rose" is a song by the British band Mungo Jerry. It was initially released in the United Kingdom in 1971.
Chart Performance
The song achieved significant success in the charts. It soared to number 5 in the UK Singles Chart and had considerable international success, reaching number 1 in Japan, New Zealand, and Australia.
Album Inclusion
"Lady Rose" was eventually included in Mungo Jerry's album "Electronically Tested", which was also released in 1971.
Band Members
The band's key members during the release of "Lady Rose" were Ray Dorset, the lead vocalist and guitarist; Paul King, playing banjo and jug; Colin Earl on the piano, and Mike Cole, who was the band’s bass guitarist.
Genre
This song is categorized as a fusion of skiffle, pop, and rock genres. Skiffle is a blend of blues, jazz, and American folk music which was popular in the UK during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Lead Singer’s Perspective
Ray Dorset once described "Lady Rose" as the best song he'd ever written, expressing a sense of pride and emotional attachment to the piece.
Musical Insight
The track features an infectious melody accompanied by a strong banjo rhythm. The lyrics are said to embody the spirit of free-spirited love.
Signature Style
"Lady Rose" is characteristic of Mungo Jerry's style, featuring an upbeat tempo, jug band elements, blues influences, and distinctive vocal work by Ray Dorset.
Unique Instruments
One of the track's distinctive features is the use of less conventional instruments like the jug, played by Paul King. This enhances the song's unique blend of genres.
Legacy
Despite its age, the song remains a beloved classic. It's still frequently played on the airwaves, maintaining its popularity decades after its initial release.

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