George Jones – Wine Colored Roses

About the song

Wine Colored Roses is a song written by Dennis Knutson and A.L. “Doodle” Owens, and recorded by American country music artist George Jones. It was released in September 1986 as the first single from Jones’ album of the same name. The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

The song tells the story of a man who receives a letter from an old lover who asks if he has quit drinking. Unable to bring himself to tell her the truth over the phone, he sends her a dozen wine colored roses as a symbol that he still drinks.

“Wine Colored Roses” is a classic countrypolitan ballad that showcases Jones’ powerful vocals and emotive delivery. The song’s lyrics are simple but effective, and the melody is both haunting and beautiful.

The song was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to solidify Jones’ status as one of the greatest country singers of all time. It has been covered by many artists, including Tanya Tucker, Alan Jackson, and Brad Paisley.

George Jones was born in Saratoga, Texas, in 1931. He began his music career in the early 1950s, and he quickly became one of the most popular country singers in the world. Jones was known for his distinctive voice and his hard-living lifestyle. He was also known for his string of hit songs, including “White Lightning,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” and “The Possum.”

Jones was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992. He died in 2013 at the age of 81.

“Wine Colored Roses” is a timeless country classic that continues to be enjoyed by fans of all ages. It is a song about love, loss, and redemption, and it is a testament to Jones’ talent as a singer and songwriter.

Here are some additional details about the song:

• The song was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1986.
• It was produced by Billy Sherrill.
• The song’s backing vocals were provided by the Anita Kerr Singers.
• The song was released as the first single from Jones’ album of the same name.
• The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
• The song has been covered by many artists, including Tanya Tucker, Alan Jackson, and Brad Paisley.

Here are some interesting facts about the song:

• The song was inspired by a real-life experience that Jones had.
• Jones was initially hesitant to record the song, but he was eventually convinced by his producer.
• The song was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to solidify Jones’ status as one of the greatest country singers of all time.
• The song has been used in several films and television shows, including “The Sopranos” and “The Big Lebowski.”

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Lyrics

“Wine Colored Roses”

 

Today I got a long letter
From one who still cares for me
She asked lots of questions
Like would I call her sometime
And was I gettin’ back on my feet

She asked if I had quit drinkin’
Like I promised her long ago
The words wouldn’t come
When I called and she answered
Oh, but I found a way to say no

[Chorus:]
I sent her some wine colored roses
The color of grapes on the vine
When she sees the wine colored roses
They’ll tell her I’m still on the wine

The roses will say I still love her
And their color will cause her to cry
One dozen reasons to tell her I’m sorry
And twelve pretty flowers don’t lie

[Chorus:]
I sent her some wine colored roses
The color of grapes on the vine
When she sees the wine colored roses
They’ll tell her I’m still on the wine

I sent her some wine colored roses…