A Teardrop on a Rose

"A Teardrop on a Rose"
Single by Hank Williams
B-side "Alone and Forsaken"
Released 1955
Recorded 1952 (Unconfirmed)
Genre Country, Gospel
Length 2:30
Label MGM Records
Writer(s) Hank Williams

"A Teardrop on a Rose" is a song written by Hank Williams.

Background

According to Williams biographer Colin Escott, "A Teardrop on a Rose," a "parlor piece that Hank had been toying with for years," was one of several songs that he pitched to his friend Braxton Schuffert, a fellow Alabaman country singer who released the song in 1950.[1] When Hank 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 Williams likely recorded in 1952.[2] Tommy Edwards and Connie Stevens each recorded a version of the song.

Discography

References

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