I Never Knew (That Roses Grew)
I Never Knew (That Roses Grew) is a song written by Ted Fiorito (music) and Gus Kahn (lyrics) and published in 1925.
Background and first recordings
Written as a love song in G major in the form of a ballad with the structure AABA, the song was introduced by Fiorito's own Sweet Band. Vincent Lopez ( Okeh ) and Gene Austin ( Victor ) have made other early recordings . Over time, the song evolved from a love song to a jazz standard , usually played at a brisk pace .
Cover versions
Peggy Lee interpreted him in Pete Kelly's Blues (1955). The song was often played in jazz, including a. by Joe Pass , Stéphane Grappelli , Bing Crosby / Buddy Cole , Kenny Burrell , Charlie Christian , Mildred Bailey , Ray Nance and Lester Young .
Notes and individual references
- ↑ To distinguish it from the song I Never Knew I Could Love Anybody (1920), it is often listed under I Never Knew That Roses Grew .
- ^ Marvin E. Paymer, Don E. Post: Sentimental Journey: Intimate Portraits of America's Great Popular Songs . 1999, p. 76
- ↑ Tom Lord: Jazz discography (online)
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/search/all/i%20never%20knew%20that%20roses%20grew