Lyr Req: Rosine? / Rozene (McKay & Leigh)

Subject: Lyr Req: Rosine song title and artist
From: GUEST,jayers
Date: 24 Feb 20 - 05:33 PM

I heard a fantastic bluegrass murder ballad on an Alabama radio station that I haven't been able to find any trace of since. The title and artist were never given, but each chorus started, "Rosine last time I saw you..."
I've scoured the internet for weeks and can't find the song, or anything similar. Is anyone familiar with it?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rosine song title and artist
From: cnd
Date: 24 Feb 20 - 07:04 PM

Are you sure the name was Rosine? Most bluegrass songs mentioning Rosine pay homage to Rosine, Kentucky, the city of Bill Monroe's birth. I've found quite a few instrumental songs about Rosine and a few vocal songs with Rosine in their name. This one is the most promising, but I don't think it's what you're asking for: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCzF4qnVcxQ

If you know the station you can always try calling them and asking if they're familiar with the song. Especially if it was fairly recent. One time I waited too long to ask and when I called the guy basically laughed at me and hung up--still haven't found the song to this day! Basically, my way of saying, don't dilly dally!

If you remember any other details about the song that could also help find it.

There were a few songs I couldn't find online but the only one that may be of any use is "Rosine Quisine" by Paul Adkins on his album Modern Times. It was only 5 bucks so I ordered the CD and should be able to tell you for sure soon.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rosine song title and artist
From: cnd
Date: 28 Feb 20 - 03:44 PM

Just to keep you updated, "Rosine Quisine" was another instrumental song. An excellent tune though, nonetheless!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rosine song title and artist
From: cnd
Date: 17 Apr 20 - 12:41 PM

GUEST,jayers, I have found your song. Purely coincidentally, I was listening to a group a friend of mine had recommended and found your song.

The song is "Rozene" by McKay and Leigh (click). I'm frankly a little busy at the moment to transcribe the lyrics, but they're clear enough to hear as is.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rosine song title and artist
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Apr 20 - 12:47 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn5YwAZvHso

. . . and that's the songwriter singing it.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Rosine song title and artist
From: GUEST,Starship
Date: 17 Apr 20 - 12:57 PM

Sorry, 17 Apr 20 - 12:47 PM was me.