The English Roses advance of publication. Puffin employed Coleman Getty Public Relations to handle the book's launch They faced difficulty promoting the book since details of the storyline were not allowed press releases. Nicky Stonehill of Coleman Getty—who had only an hour to discuss the PR strategy with Madonna—used the media hype surrounding the release and struck up an exclusive deal with "The Times" of London to publish excerpts from the book. The day before the book's publication Madonna threw a promotional tea party at London's Kensington Roof Gardens, inviting friends and celebrities. A pink, sparkling carpet flanked by fences adorned with roses
The Days of Wine and Roses by the English writer Ernest Dowson (1867–1900): The album is ranked number 99 in "Blender (magazine)'s 100 Greatest Indie-Rock Albums Ever" This is the track listing of the original release. Later re-releases have included bonus tracks from the earlier "Down There" EP, rehearsals, alternate takes, and the 1981 single recorded by 15 Minutes (a Steve Wynn collaboration with members of the Davis, California band Alternate Learning). All tracks written by Steve Wynn except as noted. The Days of Wine and Roses The Days of Wine and Roses is the second record and the debut full-length album by American alternative rock