Introduction
“Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” is the debut single by Edison Lighthouse, written by Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason and released in 1970.
This time, I’d like to share a TV performance of the song featuring lead vocalist Tony Burrows.
Why You Should Listen
Tony Burrows’ bright and energetic vocals give the song its cheerful sound.
Its catchy melody and upbeat arrangement make it a memorable pop song from the early 1970s.
Highlights
・Tony Burrows’ bright and energetic vocals
・Catchy and cheerful melody
・Classic early-1970s pop sound
About the Song
“Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” was written by Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason.
The song was first recorded by Geoff Turton under the name Jefferson, but his version was released six months later.
Edison Lighthouse’s version was released in 1970 and topped the charts in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.
It also peaked at No. 2 in Australia, No. 3 in Canada and South Africa, and No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It reached the top 10 in several other countries as well.
The single sold over 300,000 copies in New Zealand, 400,000 copies in the UK, and one million copies in the US.
About the Artist
Edison Lighthouse was formed in 1969 as a studio project featuring session vocalist Tony Burrows.
Their debut single, “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes),” became their best-known and most successful song.
Their second single, “She Works in a Woman’s Way,” was released in 1970 and peaked at No. 3 in New Zealand, but it was not a major hit in other countries.
After releasing the second single, Tony Burrows left the group.
Burrows also sang with several studio groups, including Edison Lighthouse, Brotherhood of Man, White Plains, The Pipkins, and The First Class.
Conclusion
“Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” is a great example of Tony Burrows’ work as a session vocalist in the early 1970s.
Someday, I’d like to share more songs featuring his vocals.