Foreign songs about flowers: world classics and popular hits

Lily Of The ValleyQueen

Queen – Lily Of The Valley (Official Lyric Video)

There’s a song by Queen, the legendary British rock band, called “Lily of the Valley.” Its Japanese title is rendered as “Tani ma no Yuri,” but “Lily of the Valley” refers to the flower known as suzuran in Japanese.

It may not be one of their most popular tracks, but it’s a beautifully flowing piece.

EdelweissThe Sound of Music

“Edelweiss” – The Sound of Music (1965)

The song “Edelweiss” appears in the American musical film The Sound of Music.

In the story, Captain von Trapp sings it as he thinks of his homeland, Austria, which is disappearing after being annexed by Germany, cherishing the edelweiss as a symbol of Austria.

Edelweiss is a high-altitude plant in the Asteraceae family and is commonly found in the Alps.

Forget Me NotsPATRICE RUSHEN

Patrice Rushen – Forget Me Nots

Patrice Rushen is an American soul and R&B singer.

Her signature and biggest hit is the song “Forget Me Nots,” a staple of disco music in the 1970s and ’80s.

“Forget-me-nots” are flowers whose name carries the meanings “don’t forget me” and “true love,” and that sentiment is reflected in the lyrics.

DandelionThe Rolling Stones

Dandelion

The B-side track released in 1967 by the British rock band the Rolling Stones was “Dandelion,” but in the United States it seems this song became more popular than the A-side.

“Dandelion” is a whimsical pop-rock tune that takes its theme from an old British tradition of dandelion fortune-telling.

Sun Flower Sun KissedYppah

Yppah – Sunflower Sun Kissed

Ipa is a solo project by American musician Joe Corrales Jr.

He is an artist who has gained popularity with a sound that fuses shoegaze and hip-hop through electronica centered on sampling and programming.

“Sunflower” means “himawari” (sunflower).