Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)
"Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)"
Let it grow! Experience the infectious charm of Edison Lighthouse's 1970 pop smash, "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)." This quintessential one-hit wonder topped charts worldwide with its upbeat melody, sweet lyrics, and defining bubblegum pop and soft rock sound.
- TITLE: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)
- BAND: Edison Lighthouse
- GENRE: Bubblegum, Pop Rock, Soft Rock
- OTHER: OneHitWonder
- RELEASEDAY: January 09
- YEAR: 1970
Released as the defining single for the studio group Edison Lighthouse, this track became a massive international hit. Penned by acclaimed songwriters Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason, and featuring the vocals of Tony Burrows, its blend of pop rock catchiness and bubblegum appeal proved irresistible to listeners.
This timeless 1970 pop classic remains instantly recognizable for its cheerful arrangement and memorable chorus celebrating Rosemary. Its simple structure, bright instrumentation including piano and driving bass, cemented "Love Grows" as an enduring soft rock feel-good anthem and iconic one-hit wonder.
SONG MEANING: The song is a simple and sweet declaration of love and adoration for a girl named Rosemary. The singer expresses how her presence brings joy and positivity into his life ("love grows where my Rosemary goes"), emphasizing that her inner qualities matter more than material possessions or appearances ("She ain't got no money / Her clothes are kinda funny").
