"Rose Garden" (sometimes titled "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden") is a song written in 1967 by American singer-songwriter #JoeSouth. It was first recorded by #BillyJoeRoyal on his 1967 studio album Billy Joe Royal Featuring #Hush. Versions by South himself and #DobieGray appeared shortly after #theOriginal. Gray's version became a minor hit in North America in 1969. In 1970, #LynnAnderson recorded "Rose Garden" after hearing Joe South's version. However.
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