Foreign songs about flowers: world classics and popular hits

Listen To The Flower PeopleSpinal Tap

Listen to the Flower People

Spinal Tap, the fictional, over-the-top band from director Rob Reiner’s rock comedy film This Is Spinal Tap.

Brimming with rock ’n’ roll spirit yet showing zero consistency in musical style.

This is the track they supposedly made to ride the hippie boom.

The Japanese title is “Listen to the Flower People.”

SnowdropRoland Orzabal

Roland Orzabal – Snowdrop

This song is by Roland Orzabal, known as a core member of the British band Tears for Fears, active in the 1980s.

The title “Snowdrop” refers to a flower with three petals on a single stalk.

One variety is known as the common snowdrop.

Scarlet RoseAlexa Khan

Cold Case – Scarlet Rose – by Alexa Khan

The overseas drama Cold Case, which was also remade in Japan starring Hiroshi Yoshida, used this song in Season 4, Episode 6, “The Record.” I assumed it was a cover of an oldies tune, but it turns out it’s actually an original song for the show.

A slow number with an intoxicating vibe.

Power FlowerStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder Live – Power Flower

A ballad tune from the album Secret Life, which was reportedly produced for the soundtrack of the documentary film “My Generation, My Music.” A beautiful number featuring a simple melody and gently flowing vocals.

Mother RosePatti Smith

Patti Smith – Mother Rose

Patti Smith sang Bob Dylan’s iconic “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” in his stead after he skipped the Nobel Prize ceremony.

Known as the “Queen of Punk” in the ’70s, her gentle yet powerful vocals make this a quietly moving masterpiece.