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"Red Roses for a Blue Lady" is a 1948 popular song by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett (alias Roy Brodsky). It has been recorded by a number of performers. Actor-Singer John Laurenz (1909–1958) was the first to record the song for Mercury Records. It was only a minor hit but rose to #2 on the he weekly “Your Hit Parade” radio survey in the spring of 1949. The original 78rpm single was issued on Mercury 5201 - Red Roses For A Blue Lady (Roy Brodsky-Sid Tepper) by John Laurenz. The best-selling recording was made by Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra Vocalists: Vaughn Monroe and The Moon Men on December 15, 1948. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-3319 (in United States) and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalogue numbers BD 1247, HN 3014, HQ 3071, IM 13425 and GY 478. It first reached the Billboard magazine chart on January 14, 1949 and lasted 19 weeks on the chart, peaking at #4. Another recording was made by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians on December 22, 1948. It was released by Decca Records as catalog number 24549. The record first reached the Billboard chart on February 4, 1949 and lasted 13 weeks on the chart, peaking at #10. The song was revived during the winter of 1965 by vocalists Vic Dana and Wayne Newton and instrumentalist Bert Kaempfert, all three versions charting simultaneously. Dana's rendition was the most successful, peaking at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Kaempfert's recording peaked at #11 on the same chart, while Newton's reached #23. All three versions were also listed on Billboard′s Easy Listening survey, reaching #2, #3, and #4 respectively.more »
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Wayne Newton
Wayne Newton (born April 3, 1942) is an American singer and entertainer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is known by the nicknames The Midnight Idol, Mr. Las Vegas and Mr. Entertainment. His well known songs include 1972's "Daddy, Don't You Walk So Fast" (his biggest hit, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard chart), "Years" (1980), and his vocal version of "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" (1965). He is best known for his signature song, "Danke Schoen" (1963). more »
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Written by: ROY C. BENNETT, SID TEPPER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Red Roses for a Blue Lady" is a popular song that was initially recorded in 1948 by its co-composer, Sid Tepper. It was later famously covered by musicians like Guy Lombardo, Vic Dana, and Wayne Newton. |
Guy Lombardo's VersionGuy Lombardo, a Canadian-American bandleader, and violinist, recorded the song with his orchestra in 1949, making it one of the early versions of the song. |
Vic Dana's VersionVic Dana's cover became the highest-charting version on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 10 in 1965. |
Wayne Newton's VersionWayne Newton's rendition reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1965. |
Other Cover VersionsAside from Lombardo, Dana, and Newton, many other artists have covered "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" throughout the years, including Dean Martin, Johnny Tillotson, and Bert Kaempfert. |
Song CompositionThe song was composed by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, a prolific songwriting duo who wrote numerous hits for popular artists of the mid-20th century. |
Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" depict a man who wants to cheer up his sweetheart, the "blue lady" referred to in the song's title. |
Chart PerformanceThe song's various versions have collectively made it onto music charts multiple times since its original release, showcasing its enduring popularity. |
Genre"Red Roses for a Blue Lady" is classified under Traditional Pop, a genre that originated in the mid-1940s and was influential through the 1950s and 1960s. |
Impact on Popular CultureGiven the song's multiple covers and chart successes, it is considered a classic in popular music and remains a popular choice for musicians to cover. |
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