Give My Love to Rose

Johnny Cash

About Give My Love to Rose

Give My Love to Rose is a country song by Johnny Cash, which he recorded together with the Tennessee Two at Sun Records under the production of Sam Phillips in 1957. The song was released in August of the same year as the B-side of the single "Home of the Blues" (Sun 279), which reached No. 3 in the Country Jockey charts and No. 5 in the Country & Western Chart. "Give My Love To Rose" reached No. 13 in the Country & Western Chart. Cash recorded the song several times. For his 2002 version he received his fourth and final Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.  


Year:
2002
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I found him by the railroad track this morning
I could see that he was nearly dead
I knelt down beside him and I listened
Just to hear the words the dying fellow said

He said they let me out of prison down in Frisco
For ten long years I've paid for what I've done
I was trying to get back to Louisiana
To see my Rose and get to know my son

Give my love to Rose please won't you mister
Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes
Tell my boy his daddy's so proud of him
And don't forget to give my love to Rose

Won't you tell them I said thanks for waiting for me
Tell my boy to help his mom at home
Tell my Rose to try to find another
'Cause it ain't right that she should live alone

Mister here's a bag with all my money
It won't last them long the way it goes
God bless you for finding me this morning
Now don't forget to give my love to Rose

Give my love to Rose please won't you mister
Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes
Tell my boy that daddy's so proud of him
And don't forget to give my love to Rose

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Johnny Cash

John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003), was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music icon, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll—especially early in his career—as well as blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Gospel Music Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: JOHNNY R. CASH

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Give My Love to Rose" is a song written and recorded by the American artist, Johnny Cash.
Song Theme
The song tells a story of a man on a train who meets another man just out of prison who is dying from his injuries, and the latter asks the former to tell his wife Rose in Louisiana that he loves her.
Record Label
The song was first released under the label of Sun Records in the year 1957. Sun Records was very instrumental in the emergence of rock and roll during the 1950s.
Re-recording
Johnny Cash re-recorded the song for his 1960 concept album "Sings Hank Williams and Other Favorite Tunes".
Grammy award
The song was included in the Johnny Cash's 2002 album "American IV: The Man Comes Around," and it won a Grammy award in 2003 for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
Influence
The song "Give My Love to Rose" is seen as an epitome of classic country storytelling, a style that had a profound influence on many musicians across the genre.
Covered by Other Artists
This song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Hank Williams Jr., Bob Dylan, Buddy Miller, and Bruce Springsteen, paying tribute to Johnny Cash's legacy.
Cash's Signature Style
Like many of Cash’s songs, "Give My Love to Rose" touches on themes of love, loss, and redemption, which are thought to reflect his own personal life struggles.
Song Writing Technique
Johnny Cash reportedly wrote this and many other songs while he was in the Air Force stationed in Germany during the early '50s, using his off-duty time to hone his songwriting skills.
Emotional Appeal
Despite its tragic storyline, "Give My Love to Rose" remains one of the most loved songs by Johnny Cash fans for its emotional depth and simple, direct story-telling.

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