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Written by: Johnny Christopher Recorded: January 16, 1969 (track), January 21, 1969 (Elvis' vocal), American Sound Studios, Memphis Released master is take 4. Single:w/ "The Wonder of You", 47-9835, April 20, 1970 Also re-released as Gold Standard Series, 447-0676, August 1971 Highest U.S. Charts Positions: Didn't chart on Billboard's Hot 100 #65 on Cash Box Top 100 1st LP release: Elvis Christmas Album (RCA Camden release) - November 1970 |
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Johnny Christopher's tear-jerker "Mama Liked the Roses" might not be one's first choice to include on a Christmas album, but that's where most listeners got their first taste of this sentimental tune. It's not to everyone's taste, either, including mine. Much like "Don't Cry Daddy", to me, this one goes over the top attempting to tug on the heartstrings. Elvis does a fine job harmonizing with himself, though. I'll add some more later, but meanwhile check out the videos, music and links. |
Other Spins(What did the critics and fans say?)"Mama Liked the Roses" is a female equivalent of "Don't Cry Daddy". Presley is doubtless sincere, but this has to be listened to with indulgence. Robert Matthew-Walker, Elvis Presley: A Study in Music, 1979 Gentle, very sentimental, with a short monologue, church bells chiming and violins. Martin Torgoff  , The Complete Elvis, 1982 Check out other Elvis fans' opinions on the Elvis News page for Mama Liked the Roses Check out other opinions at Rate Your Music "Mama Liked the Roses" Links
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Oh, mama liked the roses she grew them in the yard But Winter always came around and made the growing way too hard Oh, mama liked the roses and when she had the time She'd decorate the living room, for all us kids to see When I hear the Sunday bells ringing in the morning I remember crying when she used to sing Oh, mama liked the roses but most of all she cared About the way we learned to live and if we said our prayers You know I kept the family bible With a rose that she saved inside It was pressed between the pages Like it had found a place to hide Oh, mama liked the roses in such a special way We bring them every Mother's Day And put them on her grave Oh, mama liked the roses Mmmm Mama liked the roses |
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