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A Bouquet of Rose Songs Trivia Quiz
What could be more romantic than a bouquet of roses? How about a ten song playlist of songs with the word "Rose" in the title? Match the song to the artist.
The debut single by The Smithereens was "Blood And Roses" in 1986. The New Jersey rock band didn't have huge critical success in the U.S. but "Blood And Roses" became their signature song. It reached number 14 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Singles chart.
2. "Buy Me A Rose"
Answer: Kenny Rogers
"Buy Me A Rose" was covered by R&B legend Luther Vandross but it was first released by country superstar Kenny Rogers in 1999. The song was on the album "She Rides Wild Horses". The lyrics describe that the way to a woman's heart isn't always buying expensive gifts but something thoughtful like a single rose could be much more romantic.
3. "Yankee Rose"
Answer: David Lee Roth
David Lee Roth's first single on his 1986 album "Eat 'Em And Smile" was very reminiscent of his days with Van Halen. The song featured an epic guitar solo by Steve Vai and seductive lyrics about a sexy woman. The surprise was the song was inspired by the Statue of Liberty. The music video went into heavy rotation on MTV.
4. "Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose"
Answer: Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando
The single sleeve credits the song to Tony Orlando and Dawn but the album is credited to Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando. The 1973 pop single went straight to number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Singles chart. "Gypsy Rose" tells the tale of a woman who turns to stripping in New Orleans and her husband's attempt to get her to quit the job and come home.
5. "The Rose"
Answer: Bette Midler
Bette Midler sang "The Rose" during the credits of the same-named movie in 1979. The breathtaking ballad was actually a late addition to the film soundtrack. In 1980, Bette Midler won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "The Rose".
6. "Rose Tattoo"
Answer: The Dropkick Murphys
The Celtic punk rock band, The Dropkick Murphys, released the single "Rose Tattoo" in 2012 on their "Signed And Sealed In Blood" album. While the original version is a classic hit for the band, the song got even more publicity when it was released in 2013 as a charity single with Bruce Springsteen. The Boston band released the charity single after the Boston Marathon Bombing.
7. "Goodbye England's Rose"
Answer: Elton John
"Goodbye England's Rose" was a remake of the song "Candle In The Wind". The latter song was written tribute to Marilyn Monroe. Elton recorded "Candle in the Wind 1997", also named "Goodbye England's Rose", after the tragic passing of his friend, Diana, Princess of Wales. The song was a worldwide smash and sold over 33 million copies.
8. "Desert Rose"
Answer: Sting
In 2000, Sting released "Desert Rose". The single was a departure for the former lead singer of The Police. Sting added in North African beats and Algerian singer Cheb Mami added vocals including some in Arabic. The song was an international smash and reached the top 20 singles charts in Canada, The U.K., Switzerland, Italy, and the United States.
9. "127 Rose Avenue"
Answer: Hank Williams Jr.
In 2009, country music legend Hank Williams Jr. released the album "127 Rose Avenue" and the title track is a tribute to his father. Hank Williams Sr. lived on 127 Rose Street in Georgiana, Alabama. The songwriters took a little creative liberty and changed the title to "Avenue".
10. "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"
Answer: Poison
Perhaps the ultimate power ballad of the 1980s was "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" sung by Bret Michaels of Poison. The song was released in 1988 on their "Open Up and Say ....Aah" album. It spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.
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