A Poor Man's Roses (or a Rich Man's Gold)
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"A Poor Man's Roses" is a popular
song
, popularized by Patti Page
and also by Patsy Cline
in 1957
and again in 1981
. The song was written by Bob Hilliard
(lyricist) and Milton De Lugg (composer).
The song was first recorded by Patsy Cline
on November 8, 1956. It was released on the flip side of her single "Walkin' After Midnight
." The song reached #14 on the Country charts that year for Cline.
The 1957 Page recording was issued by Mercury Records
as catalog number
71059, (the flip side of "The Wall
") and first reached the Billboard magazine charts
on March 23, 1957. On the Disk Jockey chart, it peaked at #14; on the composite chart of the top 100 songs, it reached #27.
The 1981 Page recording was issued by Plantation Records
as catalog number PL-201, (the flip side of "On the Inside") and first reached the Billboard country music
chart on July 18, 1981, lasting 6 weeks and peaking at #66, in a joint listing with its flip side.
Other artists who have recorded the song include Reba McEntire
, and Victor Wood
Popular music
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song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
, popularized by Patti Page
Patti Page
Clara Ann Fowler , known by her professional name Patti Page, is an American singer, one of the best-known female artists in traditional pop music. She was the best-selling female artist of the 1950s, and has sold over 100 million records...
and also by Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline , born Virginia Patterson Hensley in Gore, Virginia, was an American country music singer who enjoyed pop music crossover success during the era of the Nashville sound in the early 1960s...
in 1957
1957 in music
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and again in 1981
1981 in music
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. The song was written by Bob Hilliard
Bob Hilliard
Bob Hilliard was an American lyricist. He wrote the words for the songs; "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning", "Any Day Now", "Dear Hearts and Gentle People", "Our Day Will Come", "My Little Corner of the World", and "Seven Little Girls ".-Career:Born in New York City, New York, and after...
(lyricist) and Milton De Lugg (composer).
The song was first recorded by Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline , born Virginia Patterson Hensley in Gore, Virginia, was an American country music singer who enjoyed pop music crossover success during the era of the Nashville sound in the early 1960s...
on November 8, 1956. It was released on the flip side of her single "Walkin' After Midnight
Walkin' After Midnight
"Walkin' After Midnight" is a song by written by Alan Block and Donn Hecht and originally recorded by American country music artist Patsy Cline. The song was originally given to pop singer Kay Starr; however, it was rejected by her record label. The song was left unused until Hecht rediscovered the...
." The song reached #14 on the Country charts that year for Cline.
The 1957 Page recording was issued by Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
as catalog number
Catalog numbering systems for single records
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71059, (the flip side of "The Wall
The Wall (1957 song)
"The Wall" is a popular song, written by Oramay Diamond, Clyde Otis, and Dave Dreyer.It was most successfully popularized by Patti Page in 1957....
") and first reached the Billboard magazine charts
Billboard charts
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on March 23, 1957. On the Disk Jockey chart, it peaked at #14; on the composite chart of the top 100 songs, it reached #27.
The 1981 Page recording was issued by Plantation Records
Plantation Records
Plantation Records was a country music record label started by Shelby Singleton. The label is best known for the Jeannie C. Riley 45rpm single, "Harper Valley P.T.A." which was a number one pop record in 1968....
as catalog number PL-201, (the flip side of "On the Inside") and first reached the Billboard country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
chart on July 18, 1981, lasting 6 weeks and peaking at #66, in a joint listing with its flip side.
Other artists who have recorded the song include Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma...
, and Victor Wood
Victor Wood
Victor "Vic" Wood is a singer, actor and politician. His voice earned him various titles, including "Jukebox King" and "Plaka King"....