"TAKE THIS ROSE" - Maurice J. Gunsky (1926)

TAKE THIS ROSE - Tenor with violin, 'cello and piano
(Gus Kahn - Hero de Rance)
Maurice J. Gunsky
Victor 20236-B, 1926.

Continuing with the collection of Maurice Gunsky records that belonged to my grandmother, I am presenting here the reverse side of Gunsky's famous "Consolation." Recorded in September 1926, "Take This Rose," is yet another sentimental ballad, the type of song for which Gunsky was known. This one is quite touching and tender, especially as sung by Gunsky.

Summer closes;
Still the roses tell of you,
While I wander
Where we wandered, just we two.
So, I send this rose to say
All I feel today:

Take this rose, this tiny rose,
and wear it for a day.
Take the love, that with it goes,
to keep or throw away.
Just a rosebud kissed by dew;
Kissed by tender teardrops, too.
Here it brings my heart to you,
so take this rose!

The stills of Gloria Swanson are from the "Serenade" sequence in her first talking picture. The charming and beautiful "Serenade" can been seen on MissVitaphone's channel.

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• Gunsky
• 1926
• Victor

[keepturning78]

Wonderful..i simply adore rose themed songs!

[abendstunde49]

@keepturning78 It is nice that there are quite a few rose themed songs!

[amarys2art]

Thank you for these wonderful roses and for all your great uploads...

Best wishes to you!

[abendstunde49]

@amarys2art Thank you for writing!

New Year greetings to you!

[IamHelenKeller]

Hi Anthony,

It was a pleasure to listen to this wonderful vintage song.

This style of singing is so classically 1920's.

The way this singer makes his voice "vibrate" or "tremble" when he sings.

I really don't hear that style of singing after the early 1930's. I suppose it must have went out of fashion.

A lovely video....

Very Tender and nostalgic.

[abendstunde49]

@IamHelenKeller Dear Helen,

Thank you for your thoughtful and complimentary comments! I like his style very much!

I plan to post a few more songs by Maurice Gunsky soon.

[abendstunde49]

@KistoDreams Glad it brought some cheer! Thanks!

[KistoDreams]

That brightened up dark winter night, thank you.:)

[abendstunde49]

@genia106 Dear Genia,

I am pleased that you listened to this soothing song and found it to your liking.

Thank you for your stars and kind words!

--Anthony

[genia106]

My Darling Anthony,

I love this beautiful song by Maurice and your video is Exquisite

Gloria is like a lovely Rose among the collection of Roses.

The Roses in your video are My Favorites kind of Roses.

A million Stars.

Fav.

Dankeschoen

Genia