Rose
Bette Midler
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Some say love, it is a river, that drowns the tender reed Some say love, it is a razor, that leaves your soul to bleed Some say love, it is a hunger, an endless aching need I say love, it is a flower, and you, its only seed Its the heart afraid of breaking, that never learns to dance Its the dream afraid of waking, that never takes the chance Its the one who won't be taking, who cannot seem to give And the soul afraid of dying, that never learns to live When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed, that with the sun's love in the spring becomes the rose
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Written by: Amanda Mcbroom
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"The Rose" is a classic song performed by Bette Midler which was released on March 18, 1980, as the lead single from the soundtrack of the movie of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceIn the United States, the song reached number 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Songwriting Credits"The Rose" was written by Amanda McBroom. Interestingly, despite her versatility and prolific career in music, this song remains her most recognizable work.
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Awards and NominationsThe song was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance Female in the 23rd Grammy Awards in 1981. Bette Midler won the Golden Globe for Best Actress for "The Rose" movie and the song was also nominated for Best Original Song.
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InfluencesThe song has a unique blend of pop and rock influences, invoking powerful thoughts about love, which made it stand out in 1980 and still makes it resonate with audiences today.
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SymbolismThe song "The Rose" uses a range of symbols and metaphors to depict the essence of love.
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Film ConnectionAlthough the song is heavily associated with Bette Midler, it was actually not written specifically for the 1979 film "The Rose", in which Midler starred. It was chosen because it fit well with the film's narrative about a self-destructive rock star.
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Cover VersionsApart from Bette Midler's version, the song has been widely covered by various artists around the world, including Westlife, Conway Twitty, LeAnn Rimes, André Rieu, and Chris de Burgh among others.
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Notable PerformancesOne notable performance of the song came during Bette Midler's 2005 concert in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, which was watched by nearly 25 million people on television.
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PopularityDespite being released over four decades ago, "The Rose" remains one of Bette Midler's most popular songs and is considered a pop classic. It has been used in numerous TV shows and commercials, further cementing its place in pop culture history.
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