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Post a song that has a name of a flower in the title or lyrics. (Original Post) debm55 Nov 2023 OP
"The One Rose". A WAY oldie, but still a goodie. calimary Nov 2023 #1
Thank you, calimary. debm55 Nov 2023 #25
Yellow Rose of Texas Walleye Nov 2023 #2
I used to always sing that with my grandmother. When she died I bought her yellow roses. debm55 Nov 2023 #23
That's beautiful Walleye Nov 2023 #33
Second Hand Rose - Barbara Streisand patphil Nov 2023 #3
I love that song. debm55 Nov 2023 #24
Lily of the Valley LisaM Nov 2023 #4
Thank you LisaM. debm55 Nov 2023 #26
Tiptoe Through The Tulips. 3catwoman3 Nov 2023 #5
I was going to post that in my OP but I wanted to see if anyone remembered Tiny Tim singing that on Laugh In debm55 Nov 2023 #27
I think he also performed it on Johnny Carson's show... 3catwoman3 Nov 2023 #46
HAHAHAHAHAHA Him singing with that freakin ukelele debm55 Nov 2023 #74
Stole mine! bamagal62 Nov 2023 #85
To A Wild Rose. 3catwoman3 Nov 2023 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author rsdsharp Nov 2023 #7
Thank you 3catwoman3 debm55 Nov 2023 #29
Rose of Cimarron -- Poco rsdsharp Nov 2023 #8
Thank you rsdsharp. Love the harmonies. I saw Poco up at Penn State. Funny story. We were clear across campus. before debm55 Nov 2023 #63
Daisy, Daisy madamesilverspurs Nov 2023 #9
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA debm55 Nov 2023 #75
HaHaHaHaHa!!!!! calimary Nov 2023 #113
Dead Flowers ? cachukis Nov 2023 #10
Thanks cachukis. Flowers are flowers. debm55 Nov 2023 #76
Dandelion - Rollng Stones DBoon Nov 2023 #11
YES debm55 Nov 2023 #78
And that's Lennon and McCarney doing the background vocals. thucythucy Nov 2023 #84
'Dandelion' - The Rolling Stones... Jrose Nov 2023 #12
Roses are Red/:Bobby Vinton. doc03 Nov 2023 #13
Wow, I had that very record about 100 years ago Walleye Nov 2023 #35
I remember that song. He was from the Western PA area. debm55 Nov 2023 #86
Canonsburg, PA about 45 miles from me, Perry Como also was from there. nt doc03 Nov 2023 #102
Thank you docO3, may I ask where you live? debm55 Nov 2023 #106
Belmont County Ohio nt doc03 Nov 2023 #112
Thank you--I'm a little south of Pittsburgh.Joe Namath was from Beaver Falls. That's around your area. debm55 Nov 2023 #125
I ride with a group on the Montour bike trail that runs in a doc03 Nov 2023 #212
Yes, I know where the Hofbrau Haus is. Do you come across the Steel Metal Bridge? The Cheesecake Factory used to be debm55 Nov 2023 #223
We cross the Hot Metal bridge I have done that trail the GAP Great Allegheny Passage doc03 Nov 2023 #230
sorry. I meant hot metal bridge. debm55 Nov 2023 #231
Red Roses for a Blue Lady n/t Hope22 Nov 2023 #14
Yes, debm55 Nov 2023 #88
Kiss From a Rose (Seal) hlthe2b Nov 2023 #15
For various reasons, this song touches my heart deeply, Seal also has a sound that is very much like Joni Mitchell. ty debm55 Nov 2023 #90
MC5 - Ramblin Rose DBoon Nov 2023 #16
Thank you DBoon debm55 Nov 2023 #92
Dan Fogelberg: Run for the Roses... hlthe2b Nov 2023 #17
Beautiful song and voice. I wish they were not used for racing. RIP Dan debm55 Nov 2023 #94
Sugar Magnolia LakeArenal Nov 2023 #18
That's very good. That was the one running around in my head I couldn't quite pull out Walleye Nov 2023 #36
And its sister song of sorts, Scarlet Begonias Clash City Rocker Nov 2023 #73
China Cat Sunflower lapucelle Nov 2023 #83
"I know you, rider, gonna..." Clash City Rocker Nov 2023 #121
Thank you, lapucelle debm55 Nov 2023 #129
What a great song by a great group. debm55 Nov 2023 #98
Thank you debm55 Nov 2023 #103
What a fun song. Ty Lake. debm55 Nov 2023 #95
Thank you Lake Arenal--very mellow. debm55 Nov 2023 #141
The Lily of the West thucythucy Nov 2023 #19
What a unique song. Ty thucythucy debm55 Nov 2023 #96
And also Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts. yardwork Nov 2023 #166
Bed of Roses Diamond_Dog Nov 2023 #20
What a beautiful song. Love the opening scene of the video too. debm55 Nov 2023 #97
Every Rose has its Thorn-Poison and Honeysuckle Blue-Drivin and Cryin Alpeduez21 Nov 2023 #21
Thank you Alpeduez21. I was waiting for this to be posted debm55 Nov 2023 #104
'Days of Wine and Roses' - Henry Mancini Jrose Nov 2023 #22
Love this song, The movie and song were special to me as my husband has been sober for 43 years debm55 Nov 2023 #107
That's great .. keep strong and healthy together! Jrose Nov 2023 #120
Don't get me wrong, he still tells me every so often he would like a drink. But he is my angel. debm55 Nov 2023 #131
The Rose of Alabama CanonRay Nov 2023 #28
Thank you CanonRay. debm55 Nov 2023 #130
Rosie maptap22 Nov 2023 #30
Thank you maptap22. debm55 Nov 2023 #31
The Rose Dave in VA Nov 2023 #32
Thank you very much. debm55 Nov 2023 #132
Hauntingly Beautiful FemDemERA Nov 2023 #201
Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts thatcrowwoman Nov 2023 #34
Thank you, that crowwoman. debm55 Nov 2023 #133
"Wildwood Weed" -- Jim Stafford lastlib Nov 2023 #37
Thank you lastlib. debm55 Nov 2023 #134
Two lips, er check that, tulips from Amsterdam GreenWave Nov 2023 #38
Little Green. There'll be crocuses to bring to school tomorrow thatcrowwoman Nov 2023 #39
Edelweiss thatcrowwoman Nov 2023 #40
Thank you thatcrowman. I read that many people think it is the national anthem of Austria. It isn't. It's a beautiful debm55 Nov 2023 #108
Wildflower- The Cult duckworth969 Nov 2023 #41
Thank you duckworth969 debm55 Nov 2023 #110
Aproaching Lavender - Gordon Lightfoot Quixote1818 Nov 2023 #42
Thank you Quixote1818, beautiful song and voice. debm55 Nov 2023 #135
"Flowers are Red" by Harry Chapin MyMission Nov 2023 #43
Thank you My Mission. wonderful song. debm55 Nov 2023 #136
Wisteria - Dan Fogelberg Quixote1818 Nov 2023 #44
Thank you, Quixote 1818 debm55 Nov 2023 #138
Sunflower - Glen Campbell Quixote1818 Nov 2023 #45
Thank you, Quixote1818 debm55 Nov 2023 #137
Hyacinth House by The Doors Niagara Nov 2023 #47
Thank you Niagara. debm55 Nov 2023 #142
Marigold by Nirvana Niagara Nov 2023 #48
Thank you Niagara. debm55 Nov 2023 #143
Black Orchid by Blue October Niagara Nov 2023 #49
You are on a roll. Thank you. debm55 Nov 2023 #144
Blue Orchid by The White Stripes Niagara Nov 2023 #50
Never heard of this one but I like it. Ty debm55 Nov 2023 #145
Iris by Goo Goo Dolls Niagara Nov 2023 #51
Wow , you have alot, I love them all. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #146
Sally Go 'round the Roses LoisB Nov 2023 #52
I read somewhere that some radio stations in 1963 refused to play this thucythucy Nov 2023 #89
Wow! LoisB Nov 2023 #105
Same here thucythucy Nov 2023 #123
So much truth in your statement. LoisB Nov 2023 #153
Thank you I was wondering why it would banned. I liked it. debm55 Nov 2023 #148
here is the Grace Slick version DBoon Nov 2023 #114
My first time hearing this. LoisB Nov 2023 #115
I never heard it before , but it is classic early 60's music. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #147
"Oh, Sweet Pea," by Tommy Roe Glorfindel Nov 2023 #53
Oh Sweet Pea, won't you dance with me. I remember this even before opening the video. TY A song of my youth. debm55 Nov 2023 #151
Poppies - Patti Smith DBoon Nov 2023 #54
Thank you for the song. Love Patti Smith. debm55 Nov 2023 #149
Magnolia -- JJ Cale KPN Nov 2023 #55
What a beautiful song and the flowers are breathtaking. Thank you so much KPN. debm55 Nov 2023 #58
Glad you liked it deb. I was pretty thrilled that no one else KPN Nov 2023 #82
Black Orchid PJMcK Nov 2023 #56
San Antonio Rose doc03 Nov 2023 #57
Sugar Magnolia - Grateful Dead sorcrow Nov 2023 #59
It must have been the Roses - Grateful Dead sorcrow Nov 2023 #60
One of my favorites Lochloosa Nov 2023 #177
Stand Back - Stevie Nicks Raven123 Nov 2023 #61
Love Stevie.TY debm55 Nov 2023 #152
Ring Around The Rosies sorcrow Nov 2023 #62
I remember that. If that is the song I am thinking about, kids stopped singing because it had some Medieval satanic debm55 Nov 2023 #154
More about disease, I thought. (I'm wrong.) sorcrow Nov 2023 #193
thanks for doing the research debm55 Nov 2023 #197
Danny Boy Raven123 Nov 2023 #64
That is such a sad song. My uncle was a fireman and died. They used the bagpipes and played this song. debm55 Nov 2023 #155
Very sad song and beautiful on bagpipes Raven123 Nov 2023 #232
My Wild Irish Rose sorcrow Nov 2023 #65
YES TY debm55 Nov 2023 #156
Does "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme" count? calimary Nov 2023 #66
Sure. Was trying to find a way to add John Barleycorn must die. Now I can. debm55 Nov 2023 #79
Wildwood Flower - The Carter Family sorcrow Nov 2023 #67
Thank you, sorcrow. debm55 Nov 2023 #157
Roisin Dubh - Thin Lizzy LuvLoogie Nov 2023 #68
Thank you Luv Loogie. debm55 Nov 2023 #158
"Summer Breeze." Harker Nov 2023 #69
That was one of my favorites in HS. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #126
Nicely done, Harker. Niagara Nov 2023 #164
Thanks, Niagara... Harker Nov 2023 #180
That sounds soothing. Niagara Nov 2023 #205
Poppies Sneederbunk Nov 2023 #70
Flowers of Evil - Mountain R. P. McMurphy Nov 2023 #71
Thank you R.P. debm55 Nov 2023 #159
Miles Davis - Iris WestMichRad Nov 2023 #72
Love Miles Davis and the song. TY very much. debm55 Nov 2023 #160
Existential Blues - Tom "T-Bone" Stankus TlalocW Nov 2023 #77
Thank you TialocW debm55 Nov 2023 #161
Paper Roses - Marie Osmand Eugene Nov 2023 #80
I remember this version. Thank you Eugene. debm55 Nov 2023 #162
Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll IcyPeas Nov 2023 #81
Thank you, IcyPeas for the song. I have never heard it before and it opened my ears to a new group debm55 Nov 2023 #150
Build me up buttercup bamagal62 Nov 2023 #87
I remember dancing to that debm55 Nov 2023 #101
Lida Rose Martysbestcatch Nov 2023 #91
Thank you, debm55 Nov 2023 #100
Wild Mountain Thyme thucythucy Nov 2023 #93
What an absolutely beautiful song. Actually I like the first video you posted. Thank you. debm55 Nov 2023 #99
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. thucythucy Nov 2023 #122
It is debm55 Nov 2023 #139
This version of Wild Mountain Thyme justaprogressive Nov 2023 #213
Paper Roses. tblue37 Nov 2023 #109
by Marie Osmond. Yes I remember it. Ty debm55 Nov 2023 #111
Actually, no. I was thinking of the original 1960 Anita Bryant version (I'm old). tblue37 Nov 2023 #119
Thank you. I thought Anita Bryant just did orange juice commercials debm55 Nov 2023 #124
Sweet Forget Me Not fargone Nov 2023 #116
Thank you , Beautiful song and cover. debm55 Nov 2023 #140
Box of Old Roses-Mitch Ryder Midnight Writer Nov 2023 #117
Thank you, Midnight Writer. debm55 Nov 2023 #128
Scott Joplin - Heliotrope Bouquet Axelrods_Typewriter Nov 2023 #118
Yes a classic and beautiful. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #127
Dropkick Murphys - "Rose Tattoo" demmiblue Nov 2023 #163
Love the Dropkick Murphys and the song. Next week we will be "shipping off to Boston" to see relatives. Thank you. debm55 Nov 2023 #165
Tiptoe Through The Tulips moniss Nov 2023 #167
Yes . But I hated that song by Tiny Tim. debm55 Nov 2023 #168
Bette Daisey's Eyes - Kim Carnes marble falls Nov 2023 #169
I don;t remember but thank you. debm55 Nov 2023 #170
It's a pun. google "bette daisy's eyes". marble falls Nov 2023 #171
Got you, When I first read it I thought of Betty Davis Eyes. You are funny. Didn't want to hurt your feelings by debm55 Nov 2023 #173
It was a weak pun. Launching puns is a risky business. I don't want to be accused of being a dad-jokester. marble falls Nov 2023 #175
HAHAHA debm55 Nov 2023 #179
Thunder Road moniss Nov 2023 #172
Thank you moniss. debm55 Nov 2023 #184
Count the Flowers on the Wall lpbk2713 Nov 2023 #174
Thank you. debm55 Nov 2023 #183
Rambling Rose claudette Nov 2023 #176
That one is from a group, are you thinking of Nat King Cole? debm55 Nov 2023 #182
Absolutely claudette Nov 2023 #185
It's on here someplace. debm55 Nov 2023 #189
Found it!! claudette Nov 2023 #198
Morning Glory moniss Nov 2023 #178
Thank you moniss, very mellow song. debm55 Nov 2023 #181
REM "Flowers of Guatemala". A truly beautiful song IMHO underpants Nov 2023 #186
Oh underpants, I have never heard it before. It touched my heart and I am crying. Not to blame you but as Thanksgiving debm55 Nov 2023 #191
Moonflower moniss Nov 2023 #187
Oh you are so right. The song is wonderful. Thank you PS Love Santana. debm55 Nov 2023 #188
Flower Punk - Frank Zappa (1968) JoseBalow Nov 2023 #190
Thank you JoseBalow for the song and information on it. Very interesting. debm55 Nov 2023 #192
A Cottage For Sale moniss Nov 2023 #194
Judy is one of my favorites. She was a beautiful soul. I think we all have our demons. Ours are private, Judy's was all debm55 Nov 2023 #195
Lynn Anderson FemDemERA Nov 2023 #196
I remember that one. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #199
These came to mind FemDemERA Nov 2023 #200
FenDemERA, thank you very much for your three songs. Each is unique in its own way and delightful to hear. debm55 Nov 2023 #207
A Daisy a Day - various artists Eugene Nov 2023 #202
Thank you Eugene.. It's been a long time since I have heard the name Tony Orlando and Dawn. debm55 Nov 2023 #208
One of my favorite songs of the 90's. Iris- Goo Goo dolls Westcoastguy99 Nov 2023 #203
I loved this song. Thank you Westcoastguy99 debm55 Nov 2023 #209
Daisies and carnations FemDemERA Nov 2023 #204
Thank you again FemDemERA. debm55 Nov 2023 #210
My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose applegrove Nov 2023 #206
What a beautiful song and voice. Thank you so much for sharing. debm55 Nov 2023 #211
Dandelion by The Rolling Stones. Niagara Nov 2023 #214
Thank you, Niagara debm55 Nov 2023 #217
Bleeding the Orchid by The Smashing Pumpkins Niagara Nov 2023 #215
Thanks Niagara. debm55 Nov 2023 #218
I'm A Lonely Little Petunia by Dick "Two Ton" Baker Niagara Nov 2023 #216
Thanks Niagara debm55 Nov 2023 #219
FOUR Tunes:Poppy Violet Indiana (Robin Guthrie) China Cat Sunflower (Jimmy Herring) Lone Narcissus (Allan Holdsworth) +1 justaprogressive Nov 2023 #220
Thank you so much justaprogressive. debm55 Nov 2023 #221
Yes yes justaprogressive Nov 2023 #222
Nice! Niagara Nov 2023 #224
Beautiful debm55 Nov 2023 #225
Magnolia by Poco gay texan Nov 2023 #226
Thank you, gay texan. debm55 Nov 2023 #228
Sting - Desert Rose Bayard Nov 2023 #227
Beautiful song and singing. Thank you debm55 Nov 2023 #229

debm55

(60,612 posts)
23. I used to always sing that with my grandmother. When she died I bought her yellow roses.
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 05:50 PM
Nov 2023

debm55

(60,612 posts)
27. I was going to post that in my OP but I wanted to see if anyone remembered Tiny Tim singing that on Laugh In
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 05:54 PM
Nov 2023

3catwoman3

(29,406 posts)
46. I think he also performed it on Johnny Carson's show...
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 06:47 PM
Nov 2023

…and married Miss Vickie there, too.

What a freak he was.

Sheesh - I just Googled him. He was married 3 times!

Response to 3catwoman3 (Reply #6)

debm55

(60,612 posts)
63. Thank you rsdsharp. Love the harmonies. I saw Poco up at Penn State. Funny story. We were clear across campus. before
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 07:23 PM
Nov 2023

the concert, we had some smoke. Walked across campus, got to the gate and found I left the tickets for everyone back home. I ran like a bat out of hell back to the house(Penn State is large) and had to run back with the tickets. My friends were not to happy.

madamesilverspurs

(16,512 posts)
9. Daisy, Daisy
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 04:55 PM
Nov 2023

Just for fun, here's the second verse that my dad used to sing:

Harvey, Harvey, here is my answer true,
I'm half crazy all to make love with you.
But if you can't afford a carriage
We'll just call off the marriage,
'Cause I'll be damned if I'll be rammed
On a bicycle built for two.

calimary

(90,021 posts)
113. HaHaHaHaHa!!!!!
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 12:41 AM
Nov 2023

Love it!


Oh God that’s great! Even funnier the second and third times around!

thucythucy

(9,103 posts)
84. And that's Lennon and McCarney doing the background vocals.
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 11:00 PM
Nov 2023

And Allen Ginsberg was also at that session.

Wish there was a video of that night.

Jrose

(1,532 posts)
12. 'Dandelion' - The Rolling Stones...
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 05:07 PM
Nov 2023

Also...
- 'Tiptoe Through the Tulips' - by Al Dubin, Joseph Burke
- 'Everything's Coming up Roses' from 'Gypsy' S. Sondheim,
J. Stein

debm55

(60,612 posts)
125. Thank you--I'm a little south of Pittsburgh.Joe Namath was from Beaver Falls. That's around your area.
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 12:14 PM
Nov 2023

doc03

(39,086 posts)
212. I ride with a group on the Montour bike trail that runs in a
Sat Nov 18, 2023, 10:23 AM
Nov 2023

semicircle south of Pittsburgh often. We do a ride around downtown (about 30 miles) every year and
have lunch and brews at the Hofbrau Haus. PA has great bike trails.

debm55

(60,612 posts)
223. Yes, I know where the Hofbrau Haus is. Do you come across the Steel Metal Bridge? The Cheesecake Factory used to be
Sat Nov 18, 2023, 12:23 PM
Nov 2023

there. You need to follow the bike trail down to Homestead. Beautiful trail.

doc03

(39,086 posts)
230. We cross the Hot Metal bridge I have done that trail the GAP Great Allegheny Passage
Sat Nov 18, 2023, 06:19 PM
Nov 2023

down to about 10 miles east of Cumberland MD. We ride a couple times a year from Ohio Pyle
to Confluence. I think the Cheesecake Factory is just a couple blocks from the Hofbrau Haus.

debm55

(60,612 posts)
90. For various reasons, this song touches my heart deeply, Seal also has a sound that is very much like Joni Mitchell. ty
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 11:10 PM
Nov 2023

Walleye

(44,807 posts)
36. That's very good. That was the one running around in my head I couldn't quite pull out
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 06:07 PM
Nov 2023

thucythucy

(9,103 posts)
19. The Lily of the West
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 05:24 PM
Nov 2023

Last edited Thu Nov 16, 2023, 11:02 PM - Edit history (1)

Old folk song, versions by Joan Baez, Bob Dylan....

debm55

(60,612 posts)
107. Love this song, The movie and song were special to me as my husband has been sober for 43 years
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 11:52 PM
Nov 2023

Jrose

(1,532 posts)
120. That's great .. keep strong and healthy together!
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 08:36 AM
Nov 2023

That song and movie also bring memories to me of the bumpy road my ex-boyfriend and I also finally left behind.

debm55

(60,612 posts)
131. Don't get me wrong, he still tells me every so often he would like a drink. But he is my angel.
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 12:26 PM
Nov 2023

GreenWave

(12,641 posts)
38. Two lips, er check that, tulips from Amsterdam
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 06:10 PM
Nov 2023

Knock knock.

Who's there?

Amsterdam

Amsterdam who?

Amster dam door. Zuiderzee is rising.

debm55

(60,612 posts)
108. Thank you thatcrowman. I read that many people think it is the national anthem of Austria. It isn't. It's a beautiful
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 11:59 PM
Nov 2023

song taken from a wonderful movie. I am a Julie Andrews groupie, hahaha Been feeling very sad, thank you for posting this.

MyMission

(2,010 posts)
43. "Flowers are Red" by Harry Chapin
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 06:36 PM
Nov 2023

No specific flower is mentioned, but the song is about flowers and how we see them. I always think of this song as sad and hopeful.

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thucythucy

(9,103 posts)
89. I read somewhere that some radio stations in 1963 refused to play this
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 11:10 PM
Nov 2023

because there was the suspicion that "Sally" was a lesbian.

"The roses won't share your secrets..."

"To see your love with another girl..."

"Sally don't go downtown..."

Great song, and the fact that it was banned by some makes me like it all the more.

LoisB

(13,028 posts)
105. Wow!
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 11:48 PM
Nov 2023

They were really reaching. "...see your baby with another girl"...always struck me as a girl lamenting the sight of her boyfriend with another girl.

LoisB

(13,028 posts)
153. So much truth in your statement.
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 01:34 PM
Nov 2023

I don't get it because constant outrage is so bad for one's physical and mental health.

LoisB

(13,028 posts)
115. My first time hearing this.
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 01:18 AM
Nov 2023

Pretty cool. I do like her voice. Of course, I have heard her with Jefferson Airplane (who can forget White Rabbit?).

debm55

(60,612 posts)
151. Oh Sweet Pea, won't you dance with me. I remember this even before opening the video. TY A song of my youth.
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 01:32 PM
Nov 2023

KPN

(17,377 posts)
82. Glad you liked it deb. I was pretty thrilled that no one else
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 10:17 PM
Nov 2023

had posted it already. One of my favorites — the song and many other JJ Cale tunes. His music always takes me back to the most exciting, adventuresome and formative period of my life!

debm55

(60,612 posts)
154. I remember that. If that is the song I am thinking about, kids stopped singing because it had some Medieval satanic
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 01:36 PM
Nov 2023

meaning.

sorcrow

(680 posts)
193. More about disease, I thought. (I'm wrong.)
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 03:53 PM
Nov 2023

Oops. Looked it up. The whole plague connection is apparently a false folk etymology.

The origins and meanings of the game have long been unknown and subject to speculation. Folklore scholars, however, regard the Great Plague explanation, that has been the most common since the mid-20th century, as baseless.

Lyrically yours,
Sorghum Crow

Raven123

(7,797 posts)
64. Danny Boy
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 07:29 PM
Nov 2023

“Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,
It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.”

debm55

(60,612 posts)
155. That is such a sad song. My uncle was a fireman and died. They used the bagpipes and played this song.
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 01:38 PM
Nov 2023

calimary

(90,021 posts)
66. Does "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme" count?
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 07:37 PM
Nov 2023

Having grown all those in my garden, they do go through a flower phase.

Harker

(17,785 posts)
180. Thanks, Niagara...
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 02:59 PM
Nov 2023

It's about time to replenish the jasmine in my mind, and have a little dash in my teacup.

WestMichRad

(3,255 posts)
72. Miles Davis - Iris
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 08:44 PM
Nov 2023

Plenty of roses in this list, time for something different:

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debm55

(60,612 posts)
150. Thank you, IcyPeas for the song. I have never heard it before and it opened my ears to a new group
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 01:30 PM
Nov 2023

debm55

(60,612 posts)
99. What an absolutely beautiful song. Actually I like the first video you posted. Thank you.
Thu Nov 16, 2023, 11:32 PM
Nov 2023
This is the first holiday without my dad, who died the end of September. I am sad. But your song touched my heart. thank you, love, Debbie

thucythucy

(9,103 posts)
122. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 11:49 AM
Nov 2023

I have my own sad anniversary coming up, and I find that music is a wonderful salve for the hurt.

Best wishes,

Thucy

tblue37

(68,436 posts)
119. Actually, no. I was thinking of the original 1960 Anita Bryant version (I'm old).
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 07:17 AM
Nov 2023

I don't think I ever heard the Marie Osmond version. I was married & in grad school in 1973 when it came out, & wasn't listening to the radio at all at the time.

debm55

(60,612 posts)
165. Love the Dropkick Murphys and the song. Next week we will be "shipping off to Boston" to see relatives. Thank you.
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 02:12 PM
Nov 2023

debm55

(60,612 posts)
173. Got you, When I first read it I thought of Betty Davis Eyes. You are funny. Didn't want to hurt your feelings by
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 02:43 PM
Nov 2023

correcting you--not into that. But it is a funny pun. Thank you.

marble falls

(71,932 posts)
175. It was a weak pun. Launching puns is a risky business. I don't want to be accused of being a dad-jokester.
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 02:48 PM
Nov 2023

lpbk2713

(43,273 posts)
174. Count the Flowers on the Wall
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 02:47 PM
Nov 2023


Take your pick ...

Statler Brothers or Bruce Willis in Pulp Fiction

 

claudette

(5,455 posts)
176. Rambling Rose
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 02:51 PM
Nov 2023


Edit: sorry. I see it's already been mentioned. Can't think of another one off hand.

debm55

(60,612 posts)
191. Oh underpants, I have never heard it before. It touched my heart and I am crying. Not to blame you but as Thanksgiving
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 03:30 PM
Nov 2023

nears, this will be the first holiday without my day. He died the end of September in his sleep. I didn't grieve then but I feel very sad. thank you for posting this sond. I need to cry.

JoseBalow

(9,489 posts)
190. Flower Punk - Frank Zappa (1968)
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 03:28 PM
Nov 2023


Flower Punk

Written by: Frank Zappa
Album: We're Only In It For The Money
Released: 1968

[based on Hey Joe (Roberts)]
[includes a quote from Wild Thing (Taylor)]
[the 1984 re-mix also includes a quote from My Sharona (Fieger/Averre)]


Hey Punk, where you goin' with that flower in your hand?
Hey Punk, where you goin' with that flower in your hand?

Well, I'm goin' up to Frisco to join a psychedelic band.
I'm goin' up to Frisco to join a psychedelic band.

Hey Punk, where you goin' with that button on your shirt?
Hey Punk, where you goin' with that button on your shirt?

I'm goin' to the love-in to sit & play my bongos in the dirt.
Yes, I'm goin' to the love-in to sit & play my bongos in the dirt.

Hey Punk, where you goin' with that hair on your head?
Hey Punk, where you goin' with that hair on your head?

I'm goin' to the dance to get some action, then I'm goin' home to bed.
I'm goin' to the dance to get some action, then I'm goin' home to bed.

Hey Punk, where you goin' with those beads around your neck?
Hey Punk, where you goin' with those beads around your neck?

I'm goin' to the shrink so he can help me be a nervous wreck...

Hey Punk!
Punky!
Hey Punk!
Punk!
Hey Punk!
(Hey Punk!)
Hey Punk!
Hey Punk!
Punky!
(Hey Punk!)
Hey-hey!
(Hey Punk!)
Go man, go... go man, go.
...Soft gun.
Golly, do I ever have a lot of soul?
Punk, I think I love you!
Come on, Roy
Questi dominga?
Let me see that nose, it didn't...
I wanna know for sure!
Leave my nose alone please!
What are you trying to do?
It's him over there
Longa!
Tic Tac!

[FZ on the left:]
It's one of the most exciting things that's ever happened to me
You know, every time I think about how lucky I am to be in the rock & roll industry, it's SO exciting. You know, when I first got into the rock & roll business I could barely even play the changes to this song on my, on my guitar. But now I'm very proficient at it, I can play the guitar, I can strum it rhythmically, I can sing along with my guitar as I strum. I can strum, sing, dance, I can make merry fun all over the stage. And you know, it's so wonderful to... It's wonderful to feel that I'm doing something for the kids, because I know that the kids and their music are where it's at. The youth of America today is so wonderful... And I'm proud to be a part of this gigantic mass reception. I hope she sees me twirling, yes... I hope she sees me dancing and twirling, I will say: "Hello, darling!"
Is the song over?

[FZ on the right:]
Boy, this is really exciting, making a rock & roll record. I can't even wait until our record comes out and the teen-agers start to buy it. We'll all be rich and famous! When my royalty check comes I think I'm going to buy a Mustang. No, I think I'll... I think I'll get a Corvette. No, I think I'll get a Harley Davidson. No, I don't think I'll buy any of those cars. I think what I will do is I will buy a boat. No, I won't do that either. I think, ah, I'll go into real estate. I think I would like to... I think I'd like to buy La Cienega Boulevard. No, that wouldn't do any good. Gee, I wonder if they can see me up here, twirling my tambourine and dancing...
Maybe after the show one of the girls who sees me up here, singing and twirling my tambourine and dancing, will like me. And she will come over to me and I will walk... I will walk up to her and I will smile at her and I will impress her and I will say: "Hello, baby, what's a girl like you doing in a place like this? I'm from a rock & roll band, I think we should... "
Is the song over?

[Center mumbling:]
Ay, ay!
Mingia!
When do we get paid for this?
Ay, ay!
Stop sloppy rock & roll
Slop sloppy...
One more time!
Un...
Stop sloppy rock & roll
Bop bop bop!
YEAH! WHEEE!


The song "Flower Punk" parodies the garage rock staple "Hey Joe", and depicts a youth going to San Francisco to become a flower child and join a psychedelic rock band. Additionally, the track makes a reference to "Wild Thing", one of the songs that defined the counterculture of that period. The rhythmic pattern of "Flower Punk" is complex, consisting of 4 bars of a fast 5 (2–3), followed by 4 bars of 7 (2–2–3).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We%27re_Only_in_It_for_the_Money

moniss

(9,056 posts)
194. A Cottage For Sale
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 04:15 PM
Nov 2023

I put this up because for those of us old enough to remember the early days of TV in the '50's and '60's remember The Judy Garland Show. By this point in her life her demons had broken several relationships for her, she had financial issues and all of it was pretty much out in the public eye. Nobody knew better than Judy that her demons were hers and what they had done. But Judy would also let you see that she knew. So comes this beautiful song and performance as another marriage was over. The actor Glenn Ford was in her life but would in a few months bow out apparently not wanting more than dating. It took incredible bravery to come on stage and do this song. Judy holds it together as well as holds our hearts. The line about flowers is

where we planted roses the weeds seem to say

a cottage for sale

debm55

(60,612 posts)
195. Judy is one of my favorites. She was a beautiful soul. I think we all have our demons. Ours are private, Judy's was all
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 05:11 PM
Nov 2023

out there for everyone to see. I admire her strength to try to pull it together. But that was not to be. Judy

FemDemERA

(828 posts)
200. These came to mind
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 06:18 PM
Nov 2023

When I thought of “flower songs”. Although not specific flowers, I think each is beautiful in its own way.

Olivia Newton-John and John Denver -The Flower That Shattered The Stone

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And

Wildflowers in a Mason Jar - John Denver

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And

Scott McKenzie - San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)

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debm55

(60,612 posts)
207. FenDemERA, thank you very much for your three songs. Each is unique in its own way and delightful to hear.
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 09:47 PM
Nov 2023

debm55

(60,612 posts)
208. Thank you Eugene.. It's been a long time since I have heard the name Tony Orlando and Dawn.
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 09:49 PM
Nov 2023

FemDemERA

(828 posts)
204. Daisies and carnations
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 06:51 PM
Nov 2023

Doris Day - Don’t eat the daisies

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And

Marty Robbins - A white sport coat (and a pink carnation)

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applegrove

(132,217 posts)
206. My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose
Fri Nov 17, 2023, 08:08 PM
Nov 2023
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We had it played at my Dad's funeral a year ago. I had never heard it before. Love it.

Niagara

(11,851 posts)
214. Dandelion by The Rolling Stones.
Sat Nov 18, 2023, 11:13 AM
Nov 2023

Alright ...dandelions are considered weeds but they're beneficial. Still a great song.



Niagara

(11,851 posts)
216. I'm A Lonely Little Petunia by Dick "Two Ton" Baker
Sat Nov 18, 2023, 11:18 AM
Nov 2023

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned this one yet.



justaprogressive

(6,909 posts)
220. FOUR Tunes:Poppy Violet Indiana (Robin Guthrie) China Cat Sunflower (Jimmy Herring) Lone Narcissus (Allan Holdsworth) +1
Sat Nov 18, 2023, 11:58 AM
Nov 2023


Jimmy Herring - China Cat Sunflower: No separate youtube video.
The full album (song is first one)



Allan Holdsworth Lone Narcissus No Youtube video


Uploaded to my Soundcloud:]https://soundcloud.com/user-196145096/10-lone-narcissus




OOOps forgot one! John Mclaughlin A Lotus on Irish Streams






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