"Mama Liked the Roses" | |
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Song by Elvis Presley from the album Elvis' Christmas Album (1970) | |
Published | Elvis Presley Music |
Released | April 20, 1970 |
Recorded | January 16, 1969, American Sound Studios, Memphis, Tennessee |
Genre | Gospel |
Length | 00:02:36 |
Label | RCA Victor |
Writer(s) | John L. Christopher |
" Mama Liked the Roses" is a song by Elvis Presley and recorded in 1969. The song was released as the B-side to "The Wonder of You" 45 single on April 20, 1970 and the 1970 RCA Camden LP Elvis' Christmas Album. As a single, it failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but reached number 65 on the Cashbox charts. The song was composed by John L. Christopher, who also co-wrote "Always on My Mind".