Mama Liked the Roses


"Mama Liked the Roses" is a song by Elvis Presley released in 1970. The song was released as the B-side to "The Wonder of You" 45 single on April 20, 1970, and on the 1970 RCA Camden reissue of Elvis' Christmas Album, though the song is not specifically about Christmas.

Background

The song's basic track was recorded on January 15–16, 1969, without Elvis Presley present. Elvis overdubbed his lead vocals and a harmony vocal part that was unused in the final master recording, on January 21–22, 1969. Initial backing vocals were also recorded on January 21–22, 1969. Strings and brass were overdubbed on March 18 and 19, 1969, before a final backing vocal overdub was added on March 31, 1970.
The song peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in a pairing with "The Wonder of You". The song was composed by Johnny Christopher, who also co-wrote "If You Talk in Your Sleep" and "Always on My Mind", both recorded by Elvis Presley.

Personnel

Credits from Keith Flynn and Ernst Jorgensen's examination of session tapes and RCA and AFM paperwork.
Overdubbed
Production staff