"Rose Tattoo" is a song by American Celtic punk band

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. It was originally released as the lead single from the band's eighth studio album ''

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'' on November 7, 2012. It was re-recorded with featured vocals from

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and re-released on May 14, 2013 as part of the ''Rose Tattoo: For Boston Charity'' EP, which was released shortly after the

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in April 2013. A music video for the original version of the song was uploaded on November 8, 2012 to the band's official

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channel. The version featuring Springsteen peaked at number 25 on the ''

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chart.

Music video

The official music video for the song, lasting five minutes and twenty-six seconds, was uploaded on November 8, 2012 to the band's official

channel.

Track listing

Original single

''Rose Tattoo: For Boston Charity'' EP

Charts

Release history

References

External links

* {{Dropkick Murphys 2012 singles 2012 songs Boston Marathon bombing Dropkick Murphys songs