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About "Second Hand Rose"

'Second Hand Rose' is a famous vaudeville song from 1921, famously performed by Fanny Brice, that tells the story of a young woman named Rose who never gets anything new, always receiving hand-me-down clothing, furniture, and even her romantic prospects—everything in her life is 'second hand.' According to the Library of Congress's extensive collection of American popular music, this song became one of the signature numbers of the vaudeville era and remained a standard throughout the 20th century, later revived by Barbra Streisand in the 1968 musical 'Funny Girl.' The Songwriters Hall of Fame recognizes how the song poignantly reflected the economic realities and social class consciousness of early 20th century urban America, where many working-class families survived by purchasing used goods and wearing hand-me-downs. The phrase 'Second Hand Rose' has transcended its musical origins to become synonymous with the entire concept of thrift shopping, vintage clothing, and pre-owned items, representing both economic necessity in times of hardship and, in more recent decades, environmental consciousness and sustainable consumption practices. The character represents resilience and making the best of limited resources, while the song's humor acknowledges the social stigma that once attached to second-hand goods—a stigma that has largely disappeared as thrift shopping and vintage items have gained social acceptance and even fashionable cachet in contemporary culture. Sources: Library of Congress - American Popular Music, Songwriters Hall of Fame.