A Rose is Still a Rose

Roses are so beautiful and fragrant that it is no wonder the rose is known as the Queen of Flowers. Roses blossom and grow through the summers and are a sight to behold. I hope you enjoy these rose songs.

"The Rose" is a pop song that was written by Amanda McBroom. American singer and actress Bette Midler made the song popular in her 1979 film of the same name. The song was released as the second single from the film's soundtrack album. It charted at number one on the Cashbox Top 100 and the Adult Contemporary charts. The song also charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA. Better Midler won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

"The White Rose of Athens" is a song made popular throughout Europe by the Greek singer Nana Mouskouri. It was composed by Manos Hadjidakis and lyrics by Nikos Gatsos. The song waas rele4ased in 1964 adn features themes of love and nostalgia connected with the beauty of Athens, Greece.

"Love Is a Rose" is a song that was written and composed by the Canadian singer and songwriter Neil Young. It became popular in 1975 when it was recorded by the American singer Linda Ronstadt. It is featured on her 1975 album Prisoner in Disguise. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Country Singles charts.

"Bed of Roses" is a song that was recorded by the American rock band Bon Jovi. It is featured on their 1992 album Keep the Faith. The power ballad became a worldwide hit. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles charts.

"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" is a power ballad that was recorded by the American glam metal band Poison. It is the third single released from their album Open Up and Say...Ahh! It became the band's signature song and their only number one hit in the US on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also charted on the Mainstream Rock chart. It is ranked at number 34 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s.

"Run for the Roses" is a song that was written and recorded by singer and songwriter Dan Fogelberg in 1980. It is featured on his album The Innocent Age. The song refers to horse racing and horse life and became an unofficeal theme of the popular horse race The Kentucky Derby. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"La Vie en rose" (French for 'Life in pink'; pronounced [la vi ɑ̃ ʁoz]) is the signature song of popular French singer Édith Piaf. It was written in 1945 and released as a single in 1947. The song became very popular in the United States in 1950, when seven versions reached the Billboard charts. The recordings were made by Tony Martin, Paul Weston, Bing Crosby, Ralph Flanagan, Victor Young, Dean Martin, and Louis Armstrong. A version in 1977 by Grace Jones was also a successful international hit.

"Roses Are Red (My Love)" is a popular song that was composed by Al Byron and Paul Evans. It was recorded by the American singer Bobby Vinton. This song was his first hit. It was at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single was also the first number-one hit for Epic Records.

"Spanish Harlem" is a song that was recorded by the American soul and R&B singer and songwriter Ben E. King in 1960. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Phil Spector. This song was the first hit for King after leaving The Drifters. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.