"A Teardrop on a Rose" | |
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Single by Hank Williams | |
B-side | " Alone and Forsaken" |
Released | 1955 |
Recorded | 1952 (Unconfirmed) |
Genre | Country, Gospel |
Length | 2:30 |
Label | MGM Records |
Songwriter(s) | Hank Williams |
"A Teardrop on a Rose" is a song written by Hank Williams.
According to Williams biographer Colin Escott, "A Teardrop on a Rose" was a "parlor piece that Hank had been toying with for years." It was one of several songs that Williams pitched to his friend Braxton Schuffert, a fellow Alabamian country singer who went on to release the song in 1950. [1]
When Williams asked him what he thought of the song, Shuffert later recalled, "I told him it was one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard, and Hank said I could have it if I wanted." [1]
MGM eventually released a demo version that Williams likely recorded in 1952. [2] Tommy Edwards and Connie Stevens each recorded a version of the song.
"A Teardrop on a Rose" | |
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Single by Hank Williams | |
B-side | " Alone and Forsaken" |
Released | 1955 |
Recorded | 1952 (Unconfirmed) |
Genre | Country, Gospel |
Length | 2:30 |
Label | MGM Records |
Songwriter(s) | Hank Williams |
"A Teardrop on a Rose" is a song written by Hank Williams.
According to Williams biographer Colin Escott, "A Teardrop on a Rose" was a "parlor piece that Hank had been toying with for years." It was one of several songs that Williams pitched to his friend Braxton Schuffert, a fellow Alabamian country singer who went on to release the song in 1950. [1]
When Williams asked him what he thought of the song, Shuffert later recalled, "I told him it was one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard, and Hank said I could have it if I wanted." [1]
MGM eventually released a demo version that Williams likely recorded in 1952. [2] Tommy Edwards and Connie Stevens each recorded a version of the song.