“Buy Me a Rose” is a country ballad written by Jim Funk and Erik Hickenlooper. It was first recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers, and released in October 1999 as the third single from his album She Rides Wild Horses. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts in May 2000. The song made Rogers (who was 61 years old at the time) the oldest country singer to have a number one hit until Willie Nelson (at age 70) beat the record through a duet with Toby Keith on his 2003 single “Beer for My Horses”.
“Buy Me a Rose” was Rogers’ first number one hit since 1987’s “Make No Mistake, She’s Mine” (a duet with Ronnie Milsap) and his final charting top 40 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart since 1984’s “What About Me?”. It was also the first independently-released song to top the country charts since “Baby’s Got a New Baby” by S-K-O (Schuyler, Knoblock, and Overstreet) did so in 1987. The song also hit #13 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart in 2004 for Luther Vandross.
The song’s lyrics tell the story of a man who tries to win back his ex-wife by buying her a rose. The song is a reminder that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference in a relationship.
Kenny Rogers’ performance of “Buy Me a Rose” is heartfelt and sincere. His rich, expressive vocals perfectly capture the emotion of the lyrics. The song’s simple, yet elegant melody provides a perfect backdrop for Rogers’ vocals.
“Buy Me a Rose” is a beautiful and touching song that will resonate with anyone who has ever lost a loved one. It is a song that will provide comfort and hope to those who are grieving.
