"Lay My Head Beneath a Rose" - Maurice J. Gunsky (1926)

LAY MY HEAD BENEATH A ROSE - Tenor with violin, 'cello and piano
(W. Madison - G. Falkenstein)
Maurice J. Gunsky
Victor 20051-B, 1926.

This song is the offering on the reverse side of "Why Do I Always Remember".

Upon hearing this sentimental, maudlin ballad for the first time, I assumed that it had been written during the height of the Victorian era. A quick search on the internet revealed that it was published in 1926! A new song when Maurice Gunsky recorded it.

Interestingly, it was published in San Francisco, where Gunsky rose to fame with his song "Consolation" which he sang on local radio station KGO. This recording for Victor was made across the bay in Oakland.

Darling, press me to your bosom,
As you did in days of yore.
Press your lips upon my forehead,
'Ere I reach that golden shore.
Life is from me fastly fading.
Soon, I'll be in sweet repose.
When I'm gone, I ask this favor:
Lay my head beneath a rose.

Lay me where sweet flowers blossom;
Where the dainty lily grows.
Where the pinks and violets mingle,
Lay my head beneath a rose.

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[SuperLuckydream]

Thank you, dear Anthony, for your wonderful and memorable video!

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@SuperLuckydream

I am happy that you are enjoying these!

[Bronisliva]

You are genius.

[abendstunde49]

@Bronisliva Thank you for your very kind words!

[BangHil]

This is my Dad's favorite. It was so long ago I even forgot the melody already. Thank you soooo much

[abendstunde49]

@BangHil I am so happy to hear that!

Thank you!

[Bronisliva]

@abendstunde49 Just a statement.

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@Inky261

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[Inky261]

very sweet song

[IamHelenKeller]

Thanks for this classically nostalgic video....