The Rose...

For some reason, I have always hated the song "The Rose".

I remember when it was popular.  It came from a movie soundtrack of a film called The Rose.  I was too young to see it when it first came out.  33 years later, I still haven't seen it.  But wow, I have heard that song... over and over again.  I remember even having to sing it in an elementary school music class.  The teacher had written the lyrics on a clear plastic sheet and posted them on an overhead projector.  I wonder if anyone still uses overhead projectors...

I have never liked Bette Midler as a singer, though I think she's a great actress and comedienne.  I think I would prefer to listen to her version of "The Rose" than Conway Twitty's, though.

Since it's April, I guess it's appropriate to think of songs about roses...  I think I prefer this one the most...