Everything's Coming Up Roses
Lisa Kirk
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Here we are in court today Rose just took the stand She's divorcin' me for reasons I still don't understand That dress is showin' more of her Than I've seen in years And the story that she's tellin's Even got the judge in tears She's accusin' me of hangin' out With girls of ill repute Adultery, abandonment Even alcohol abuse I just heard my mother shout Your honor throw the book And even my attorney Just gave me a dirty look Everything's coming up roses The house, the car The kids and all the cash Everything's coming up roses And I'll be lucky If I keep the shirt that's on my back My head is buried in my hands The courtroom is adjourned She got all I ever made And all I'll ever earn If I had a handkerchief I'd break right down and cry Why, even Johnny Carson Got a better deal than mine Everything's coming up roses The house, the car The kids and all the cash Everything's coming up roses And I'll be lucky If I keep the shirt that's on my back Everything's coming up roses And I'll be lucky If I keep the shirt that's on my back
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Written by: Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
History"Everything's Coming Up Roses" is a song from the 1959 Broadway musical "Gypsy," which features the music of Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
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Song InterpretationIt's an optimistic anthem offering a positive outlook in the face of adversity, as sung by the character Rose in the musical.
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Artist InterpretationEthel Merman, known for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice and magnetic stage presence, was the first to record and perform the song. She played the character Rose in the original Broadway show.
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Musical ContributionStephen Sondheim, renowned for his contributions to musical theatre, wrote the lyrics for "Everything's Coming Up Roses," displaying his knack for nuanced character development and storytelling in song form.
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Recorded VersionLisa Kirk recorded a version of "Everything’s Coming Up Roses" for the show's original cast album because Ethel Merman was unavailable; this version is famously known for being mimed by Kirk at Merman's performances.
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RenditionEvery version of the song varied slightly depending on the performer. Carol Burnett offered her unique, comedic interpretation of the song when she performed it.
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Black - Singer PerspectiveA completely different artist known as Black (real name Colin Vearncombe), released a song with the same title in 1987. This version had a completely different meaning and style from the Broadway show tune.
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Song SignificanceThe phrase "Everything's Coming Up Roses," popularized by this song, has been widely used in popular culture to signify a situation where everything is going well or expected to improve. The song itself has become something of a showbiz anthem.
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AwardsLargely due to songs like "Everything's Coming Up Roses," "Gypsy" was nominated for eight Tony awards in 1960. Later revivals of the show also received several award nominations and wins.
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Iconic PerformanceOne of the memorable renditions of this song was performed by Bette Midler in the TV adaptation of "Gypsy" in 1993 for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film.
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