Foreign songs about flowers: world classics and popular hits

Autumn FlowerRoddy Frame

Roddy Frame- Autumn Flower (+lyrics)

A track from his first solo album, not under Aztec Camera.

While retaining the warm acoustic sound of the Aztec era, Roddy’s free-spirited sensibility shines through.

A perfect song to listen to quietly on a solitary night.

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.

A Flower In The DesertThe Cult

the cult – A Flower In The Desert – Dreamtime

The Cult, who were saddled with the somewhat unflattering, awkward label of a “positive punk band,” reportedly angered fans.

They later shifted to a hard rock style, but the coolness of their sound still feels fresh today.

Daisy JaneAmerica

America – Daisy Jane [w/ lyrics]

This song is one of the hits by the American trio America.

Its Japanese title is “Jane of the Daisies.” The lyrics are about a man who leaves town after breaking up with his lover, singing while thinking of her.

Perhaps his ex-girlfriend Jane had a daisy-like image.

Incidentally, the daisy is said to be Italy’s national flower.

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.”

BloodflowersThe Cure

Bloodflowers

They were among the foremost new wave bands that shook the music scene in the late ’70s, and it’s amazing that they’re still active today.

There have been lineup changes, but The Cure essentially equals Robert Smith—his charismatic musical vision is absolutely commanding.

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.