Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
Rambling Rose
Perry Como Lyrics
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She's a beauty growin' wild!
Birds in their nest seem to whistle their best
For mother nature's favourite child!
She's got the kind of affection
That just winds around your heart!
You better run for protection
I hate to disclose that ma ramblin' rose
Is gonna meet her Waterloo!
I let her play but she can't get away
'cause I know just what to do!
Anyone knows you can train a rose
To be a clingin' vine!
So, from this day hence, there'll be a picket fence
'round that ramblin' rose of mine!
Now, everyone knows she's a ramblin' rose
She's a beauty growin' wild!
Birds in their nest seem to whistle their best
For mamma nature's favourite child!
She's got the kind of affection
That just winds around your heart!
You'd better run for protection
Or she might upset your flower cart!
I hate to disclose that ma ramblin' rose
Is gonna meet her Waterloo!
I let her play but she can't get away
'cause I know just what to do!
Anyone knows you can train a rose
To be a clingin' vine!
So, from this day hence, there'll be a picket fence
'round that ramblin' rose of mine!
Music by Joseph Burke
With lyrics by Joseph Allan McCarthy Jr. 1948
The song "Rambling Rose" by Perry Como is a playful and charming tribute to a free-spirited and wandering woman. The lyrics immediately describe the singer as a "ramblin' rose," comparing her to a wild, beautiful flower that grows without constraint. The imagery of birds singing their best for her further enhances the idea of her being a beloved creature of nature. The second stanza reveals the singer's own affection for the rose, warning that her love can wind around one's heart and potentially upset the equilibrium of their life. The third stanza takes a turn, with the singer announcing that he will "train" his rambling rose to be a "clinging vine." This suggests that he will try to domesticate the wildness out of her, and ultimately reveals his possessiveness and desire for control over her.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone knows she's a ramblin' rose
She is a well-known wild beauty.
She's a beauty growin' wild!
She is a stunning woman who grows freely and naturally.
Birds in their nest seem to whistle their best
For mother nature's favourite child!
Her wild beauty captivates even the birds, and she is mother nature's favorite.
She's got the kind of affection
That just winds around your heart!
Her love is so captivating, it wraps itself around your heart.
You better run for protection
Or she might upset your flower cart!
Beware if you are not ready for her love, since it might be a little overwhelming.
I hate to disclose that ma ramblin' rose
Is gonna meet her Waterloo!
It's a pity I have to admit that she will finally meet her match.
I let her play but she can't get away
'cause I know just what to do!
Despite her wildness, I know how to handle her.
Anyone knows you can train a rose
To be a clingin' vine!
Anyone can tame her wild nature and make her cling to them.
So, from this day hence, there'll be a picket fence
'round that ramblin' rose of mine!
From now on, she will belong to me and will be protected by a fence.
Now, everyone knows she's a ramblin' rose
She's a beauty growin' wild!
Everyone knows she is a gorgeous and wild woman.
Birds in their nest seem to whistle their best
For mamma nature's favourite child!
Even the birds sing her praises and consider her mother nature's favorite.
She's got the kind of affection
That just winds around your heart!
Her love is so intoxicating it wraps itself around your heart.
You'd better run for protection
Or she might upset your flower cart!
Be warned: if you can't handle her, she might cause trouble in your life.
I hate to disclose that ma ramblin' rose
Is gonna meet her Waterloo!
Unfortunately, I have to admit that she will finally meet her match.
I let her play but she can't get away
'cause I know just what to do!
Despite her wildness, I know how to control her.
Anyone knows you can train a rose
To be a clingin' vine!
Anyone can turn her from a wild beauty to a clingy lover.
So, from this day hence, there'll be a picket fence
'round that ramblin' rose of mine!
From now on, she is mine and will be protected.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Joseph McCarthy, Joseph A. Burke
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