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Rosealia
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Wikipedia article
'"Rosealia"' is a song by American alternative rock group Better Than Ezra. It was released in November 1995 as the third single from their debut album, 'Deluxe'.
Content
The song is about a woman in an abusive relationship.
Background and writing
During a concert in Albuquerque on Monday, September 21, 2009, Kevin Griffin explained to the audience that while living for a short time in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he had a job waiting tables at The Pink Adobe restaurant. The restaurant's owner was a woman named Rosalea Murphy, and he wrote this song as a tribute to her.
Reception
The single peaked at No. 71 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.[ Chart data from AllMusicGuide] 'Rosealia' spent eleven weeks on the 'Billboard' Modern Rock Tracks chart, peaking at No. 24.
Charts
References
Category:1993 songs
Category:1995 singles
Category:Better Than Ezra songs
Category:Songs written by Kevin Griffin
Category:Elektra Records singles
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