The Rose was written by Amanda McBroom. She was talked into submitting it for use in the movie as the producers were looking for a song to use. Initially, they turned it down. The music director who at one time worked with Janis Joplin tried to get the producers to use the song, but ended up sending it to Bette Midler who made the producers use the song in the movie. You can read the story on Amanda's web site at www.amcbroom.com. I am not her, have never met her, but heard her sing on a Mobile Fidelity recording back in the 70's. called 'Growing Up in Hollywood Town.' She has a beautiful voice in her own right.
The Rose was written by Amanda McBroom. She was talked into submitting it for use in the movie as the producers were looking for a song to use. Initially, they turned it down. The music director who at one time worked with Janis Joplin tried to get the producers to use the song, but ended up sending it to Bette Midler who made the producers use the song in the movie. You can read the story on Amanda's web site at www.amcbroom.com. I am not her, have never met her, but heard her sing on a Mobile Fidelity recording back in the 70's. called 'Growing Up in Hollywood Town.' She has a beautiful voice in her own right.