The Story
Color is a large, broad topic, yet color is a human perspective.
We see because cones on the eye’s retina detects a specified range of colors in light, transforms the light messages into nerve impulses to be sent to the brain for interpretation and translation into sight. If it wasn’t for the cones on the retina we wouldn’t see the range of colors that we do … but we could still see without cones.
Colors are a range in the visible light spectrum that correspond to some guy named Roy G Biv. We categorize colors into different levels as primary, secondary, and intermediate. involve tints, shades, and hues with neutrals, pastels, warm/cool, and complementary/contrast … yet designers and artists organize usable colors into a palate.
While a color space organizes colors, a color model serves as a mathematical interpretation … yet 216 colors have been identified as safe for web pages – each with an identify code – each with its own mixture of RGB (red, green, blue), HSL (hue, saturation, lightness and HSB (hue, saturation, brightness).
Cultures adapt colors as symbolisms. The same color can mean excitement, purity, danger, success, and more … yet colors are associated with personality, psychology, meditation, philosophy, and marketing.
No matter the perception, scheme, physics, theory, psychology, or culture, this experience is Color: The Musical.
PROGRAM
Act 1: Black
Act 2: Red
Act 3: Orange and Yellow
Act 4: Green
Act 5: Blue
Blue – the range of colors between green and violet with a wavelength between 450-495 nanometers
Blue – one of the three primary colors in painting
Blue – combining it with different colors yield something new … therefore creating green from yellow, violet from red, and different shades of itself from black, gray, or white
Blue – the color we associate with the oceans … and its dominance on the Earth’s surface that serves as the basis of The Blue Planet – which leads to Carl Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot (one of my favorite videos)
Blue – the color of nobility, the working class, the peaceful, the faithful, the loyal, and the harmonious … but also as a sign of cold, exhaustion, the unexpected, the indecent, and depression
Blue – the focus of this collaboration with Marina
Guidelines
Songs must have Blue in the title
Cautions
- No songs using blue as a compound word (bluebird, Bluetooth etc)
- No songs using a form of blue (blues, bluest, blueness, etc)
- No songs using shades or hues of blue (as blue-green, aquamarine, navy, cobalt, and others)
- OK! Hyphenated words with blue (blue-eyed turtle), but not when as a shade (blue-green).
- No duplicates songs regardless of artists
Production Note
To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please 1) include the song title and artist in your text, and 2) paste the URL as part of your last line (not a new line). The latter will provide a link, thus not embed the actual video … but I don’t mind unembedding, so apologies are not necessary.
Announcement
Blue is a wonderful color that is a favorite to many. You’ve seen my gravatar of a blue eye. Although that is not mine, my eyes are blue. Donald Raye and Freddie Slack wrote the opening song in 1946. Since then, many have recorded it. I enjoy the toe-tapping rhythms of what I call Texas swing, so a loud welcome to Asleep at the Wheel with House of Blue Lights.
Here’s trumpet player Miles Davis (disregard John Coltrane on the cover) doing “Kind of Blue,” arguably the most soulful jazz tune ever written. It’s from the album by the same name, which after its release in 1959 is still considered by many to be one of the greatest albums of all time. Starring Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb, “Kind of Blue” has held onto its status as an album that crosses genres, speaks to generations, and is a cornerstone to any jazz music collection. I thought about including the full album today, but decided against it for fear of getting BUZZED. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEPFH-gz3wE
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What a fabulous piece of music, Tim… Love it…
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Tim,
Glad to see you are staying with your jazz roots. The song definitely has a jazz lounge feel. I wonder if this songs makes the upcoming movie about Miles Davis., which is premiering soon at the Esquire. …. Good choice not going with the album because The Producer squirmed at the mere thought.
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Thanks for confirming that my survival instincts concerning your Producer are still intact! Also thanks for sharing with your readers another great tune from the “Kind of Blue” album – ‘Blue in Green.’ One request: could you find a genre for your Musical series which would allow me to use the opening tune from the ‘Kind of Blue’ album? It’s titled ‘So What’ and contains a two note/chord motif that some rank with the openings of Beethoven’s ‘Fifth Symphony’ and Richard Wagner’s ‘Prelude to Tristan and Isolde.’ Not pushing of course, understanding your Producer’s touchy nature about things like that.
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Surprised you didn’t mention this one from one of the greatest American composers … Rhapsody in Blue (George Gershwin) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH2PH0auTUU
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Another favorite here!
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Tim … and one for you … Blue in Green (Miles Davis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoPL7BExSQU
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Blue Velvet would make the most amazing gown for a musical opener. So here’s BLUE VELVET by Bobby Vinton – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icfq_foa5Mo
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A classic…
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Resa,
The perfect song for your wardrobe ,,, and I see that you are wearing a gown inspired by this song. Well done on all counts.
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TY! It’s lots of fun attending AFA Production.
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Resa …. an one for you … a classic … Suite Judy Blue Eyes (Crosby, Still, & Nash) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWvw_uZPGDA
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Another Joni Mitchell tune: Blue. http://youtu.be/AHm920kckHQ
Love that Asleep at the wheel song!
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Ahhhh… as I get older, I appreciate Joni more and more!
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Me too. My husband hates her music, and I don’t listen to her too often. But sometimes she’s just perfect.
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Makes me think of that scene in “Love, Actually” between Emme Thompson and Alan Rickman”
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I haven’t seen that. Obviously I need to.
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Ach!!! You must!
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Just watched it. Loved it. And now I feel all Christmassy!!!!
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Yay!!
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Because the fine ladies are Christmassy, here’s one for your party … Blue Christmas (Porky Pig) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8YQqK5e5es
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The-the-that’s All Folks!
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… but I still have numerous Blue songs on my list!
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Bugs can overrule Porky any time!
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Yes … but not on this song.
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Does John hate most of the music you like?
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Just about all of it, actually. But I certainly do know how to get back at him when I want to!
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Elyse,
It’s been a long time since I heard that song … great choice! … and cheers to you for enjoying Asleep at the Wheel.
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I saw them in Concert in 1978. They were great.
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I thought of Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” right away–I love that album.
And Dale, I also think of Emma Thompson in “Love Actually.”
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Such a lovely song. And now I have to watch the movie!
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Yes, you do–although people seem to love or hate the movie.
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I just watched it!! Great movie!!! Yay to chick flicks
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Wow! When you get on something, you really do it! I”m glad you liked it! 🙂
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I wasn’t feeling well, and it seemed like a perfect antidote! It was!
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🙂 Hope you’re feeling better!
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My song link above didn’t go hot, but it still works if you cut & paste.
However, I want to present a 2/4 of the same song. I love it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD8794fGgXs
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Just activated it … the hyphen before the link needed a space after it … and I always like to include a space at the end of the link.
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I was gonna say… I had no trouble! Now I know why…
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Can anyone whistle like Bing Crosby anymore???
My grandmother idolized Bing Crosby and as a child I often heard this song from her 78rpm collection of records as she played it on her old victrola turntable. I was always especially fascinated with the whistling that came after the words. Here is his WHERE THE BLUE OF THE NIGHT MEETS THE GOLD OF THE DAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLROKnw8660
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Bing…Always have time for Bing!
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Cynthia,
Always room here for one of the classic crooners! Love it … and Bing was a great whistler too and knew how to blend it into a song. Wonderful … and cheers to the tribute to your grandmother!
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Cynthia … You came to mind when this one popped into my mind … Enjoy Red Roses for a Blue Lady (Andy Williams) … after all, he has a Cincinnati connection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HssRO5b_ED0
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That is such a sweet, mellow song, isn’t it? And red roses that arrive as thoughtfulness can certainly work against the blues…..(not only did my cat die two weeks ago, but yesterday I had to euthanize my dog). It’s quite a season for the color blue. Thanks, Frank.
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Oh no … once is enough … but twice in a matter of weeks … horrible! Here’s something for you to enjoy … (not a song) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbQxF54fbso
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The late great David Bowie Blue Jean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTYvjrM6djo
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He was just too darn cool….
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Completely cool. And in every phase of his career.
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Yes. I couldn’t agree more!
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👍 ! 🙂
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John,
Great song .. .and the video is classic Bowie.
I can’t resist tossing back 2 of my favs from my college days by a Canadian band … Here’s Bachman Turner Overdrive with Blue Collar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6_mcijwby8 … and Blue Moanin’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9rhdNOxh8A
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Ah yes. Bto. I believe the singer was originally Chad Allen, who had to quit the band before they got huge They were called brave belt. The irony in that is that the guess who were originally called called Chad Allen and the expressions but he had to leave the band and burton Cummings took over. Chad was the singer on shakin all over He literally missed the boat twice.
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I enjoy BTO … even heard a song on the radio this morning … Takin’ Care of Business … saw them in concert 3 times back then … have have a pair of chewed drum sticks from the show.
Not sure sure about that because your factoid may be about the Guess Who … then Backman left it & then BTO.
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Chad was in both.
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Didn’t realize that … on a quick search, seems his BTO tenure was short. … thanks for the scoop!
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It was. Just crazy that he was part of 2 of the biggest bands of the classic rock era and left just before they hit it big.
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No kidding …. wonder if he left or booted?
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1 time was a throat problem. 2nd I think he left to do a musical on stage or something. That’s when turned joined and they changed their name on what have been brave belts next album.
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So he missed the boat twice … amazing.
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Both bands are out of Winnipeg.
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Well… since I have brown eyes… how about Crystal Gayle’s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9lz_yzrGZw but man… I have so many but shall leave them for others… I shall return, however!
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Oh my, another miss on selecting the same song. I used to like to watch her sing this song because of her hair. I’d wrap a bath towel around my head and make believe my hair was long and luxurious. LOL ,,,, Great selection, Dale. As always, you pick good ones.
Isadora 😎
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GREAT song. Now it’s stuck in my head. People around me will try to murder me, but I will go out happy with a song in my heart. (And my head. And everybody else’s ears)
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Ha ha… Love it. Dang.. Now it’s in mine…
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Dale,
Oh … such a classic … and with from the crossover country genre. Well done … Being that you do such a good job here in your role, here’s my fav Canadian artist who probably hopes I would knock on her door someday … Black Eyes, Blue Tears (Shania Twain) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vufPbd5Jv4Q
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I really like this one, Frank. Song Sung Blue by Neil Diamond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru6oaMLzXYA
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Cathy,
Classic … and a video by a young Neil … He also did this one … Forever in Blue Jeans (Neil Diamond). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdX81S4iWmo … enjoy singing along.
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Now I have THAT song in my head!!! Makes me feel all warm inside…
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Alright … cheers to me. Now find your “Christmassy” comment as I left a song from the conversation in a reply to Elyse.
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I saw that!! I realised I had forgotten to check the follow up comments box and am now going through the rest of the comments
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Hope that song helps get the other one from being stuck in your head. …. and oh my … you have many songs for listening!
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I do!!!
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I’m having computer problems, Frank, and I’m almost afraid to put up a link. I think this will work! The song is “Black & Blue” by Louis Armstrong. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv3PCHKuVWM
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Debra,
Your choice of genre surprised me … but I appreciate it! Good one!!!! … Knowing you enjoy a wide swath of music, here’s one for you … Blue as the Turquoise Night of Neyshabur (Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKoj85aIOWo
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I have this recording, Frank. I’m a very big fan. I have already bought my Hollywood Bowl tickets for the summer, including one night with Yo-Yo Ma and Silk Road Ensemble. I am such an admirer!
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Cheers to me for picking the right song for you!
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Now I have to dig out my cd… haven’t listened to it in eons!
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Love Louis…
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I’m pretty sure I already posted this song when the musical’s subject was sky, but I don’t think there is anything in the rules against it, is there? 🙂
Electric Light Orchestra: Mr. Blue Sky: https://youtu.be/bjPqsDU0j2I
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X,
Absolutely nothing in the rules against your choice … which is a great one. Nothing like a throwback in time. They also did this one … Midnight Blue (ELO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7airwrU95ho
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The Who go behind the scene with Behind Blue Eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfuWXRZe9yA
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Yahooey,
Love that song … such a classic from one of the all-time best bands! …. Here’s one for you – actually the one that I anticipated from you … Blue Sunday (The Doors) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KpP_f9rPY8
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Ah yes, I did miss that one.
My brain needed to associate blue with something to filter out the songs with blues in the title. Having done blue skies in the past, I went with eyes this time.
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I understand … but I’m surprised you didn’t counter me with this one …. from an album I played a lot … Runnin’ Blue (The Doors) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTm8epbfG7c
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I have more excuses but I’ll just take my tail, tuck it between my legs, and slink off to hide.
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LOL … so I’ll give this one to you with hopes it lifts your spirit … It’s back where you started … Blue Red and Grey … but a solo version by Pete Townshend … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqWP7uDsjPo
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How did I not know that Doors song?
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Too much alcohol at the time.
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ha ha ha! Hey! What are you implying?
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Nothing … absolutely noting.
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Mmm hmmm….
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I’m completely innocent.
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Yeah. Uh-huh. Sure.
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Ahhh… had to listen to the whole song!
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Old photos of – now – vintage cars … a few way back memories and you have 50’s band stand hop. Here’s Blue Moon-The Marcel-1961 https://youtu.be/7giOrKYIwpQ/ … a trip down memory lane for some. Enjoy …!!!
Isadora 😎
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Isadora,
Love Blue Moon … and it’s always a crowd pleaser! Here’s one from me to you … fitting … and you’ll love it … Caribbean Blue (Enya) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yRgiXh2fP4
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aFrank,
Enya is perfection as is this video. A mesmerizing display of underwater sealife. Hubby said he’d buy the 1st sandy island for me but I must promise to learn to swim. LOL
Actually, the video added to my aniticpation of my upcoming south american cruise on the Celebrity Equinox. The ocean calls once again. 🛳 🐠 🐋
My blog is temporaryly on private. I will open when I return. I’ll be back …. !!!
Happy Spring …
Isadora 😎
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Thanks for letting me know about the private setting because that surprised me yesterday.
The Equinox? .. woo hoo … that was the ship for last fall’s Spain-Portugal cruise. Enjoy! … safe journeys! … and let us know when hubby’s purchase of the island is finalized so we can plan a party.
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Will do … it will be a BIG DANCE PARTY …!!!! 😎
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Classic and fun
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There were more choices as you’d expect but considering the events I thought this to be more appropriate for the day U2 – Bullet the Blue Sky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHSL0Wvyf3k. With the hope this was the last bloody expression of ‘humanity’ [not so optimistic though…]
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First thing I wanted to say is a huge THANK YOU, my friend! 🙂
Sending you Spring flowers! 🌸🌼🌷🌻🌺 and 🍷🍷 !
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Marina,
I know what you mean about the recent events … yet, I remain positive that the goodness of the world will prevail … the question is when? … From one classic artist to another – and one I know you will enjoy. Here’s Electron Blue (REM) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cndUYxxF9a4
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Oh, yes and there’s one more by R.E.M. : Blue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvI_U8PJ-4Q , a beautiful George Harrison song: Tired Of Midnight Blue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWccljgmdFA and my regular Zappa contribution: The Blue Light https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya9HjK-ZrNE 🙂
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Marina,
Three classic artists .. well done. Currently listening to Zappa … and his lyrics have a way of making me laugh.
Here’s three more from classic artists.
Pale Blue Eyes (REM) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdV2NgN05YI
Once in a Blue Moon (Van Morrison) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jnqpwGL_U4
Lady Blue (Leon Russell) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xDyq_RcSo8&feature=youtu.be
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re Zappa: yeah, he does, doesn’t he!
May I add some more classic artists?
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Sure 😀
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The Doors! Blue Sunday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KpP_f9rPY8
and Runnin’ Blue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ9X8q_JKEw and a Bob Dylan – Tangled Up In Blue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwSZvHqf9qM by the way there are 2 Beatles songs not mentioned yet… 😉
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Be careful … both Doors songs used … Good one from Dylan … and on a related note, here’s New Blue Moon (The Travelling Wilburys) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYAiElvS0-A
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Oh-oh… i deserve the buzzer ! 😩😞😔 Has this been used? New Order – Blue Monday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GMjH1nR0ds
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I didn’t know this one … definitely a moving beat and a fun video. Here’s Blue Collar Man (Styx) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBMWsqXr06A
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Unfortunately the video won’t play… 😢
The New Order song was very popular back then in Europe. I’m glad you enjoyed it! I may have used this one for “sky”, but itt’s a nice song so: Midnight Oil – Blue Sky Mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofrqm6-LCqs
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Nice song – but I can’t recall if it appeared in the Sky act – so I checked – and it wasn’t there. … neither was this one – … Goodbye Blue Sky (Pink Floyd) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJUuDoRZpyU
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I can’t believe I missed that!!!!!!! 😉
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I happens to the best of us.
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found it here: https://youtu.be/CDM6v1XhWEg 😃
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One of my favourite Elton John songs, ‘Blue Eyes’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPJmvpc3g8o It has special memories for me. Love your choice, Frank. I hadn’t heard it before. Have a great Wednesday. 🙂
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Sylvia,
Hmmm … You announced Blue Eyes but the link is for what must have been your second choice – Blue (Andy Williams) … so here’s the link to Elton’s classic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CiyKeSnSxk …. PLUS one from me to you ,,, another one from Sir Elton … Someday Out of the Blue (Elton John) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Dp22KRD5zM
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How about some Willie Nelson — Blue Skies. http://youtu.be/WSCplj40uuY
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A great choice as I’ve been wondering when it would appear! … Because we now have the blue sky, time to watch it from the island with The King … Blue Hawaii (Elvis Presley) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXp430ATiaI
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Great stuff going on here with the color blue. Here’s “Brush with the Blues.” Jeff Beck isn’t for everyone, but I’ve never looked for a refund on the times I’ve listened. It’s even more fun to watch. It seems that he was born with a Fender Stratocaster in his hands. A master at his craft. https://youtu.be/WQULv7k1js8
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Bruce,
I love a touch of the blues in all the acts … and this is a great one … but “blues” was a forbidden word.
Never fear as I am here to overcome The Producer’s sword. Because I know you like the artist, here’s Blue Wind (Jeff Beck) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW73VIz7ctU
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here’s an oldie – Navy Blue (Diane Renay) https://youtu.be/wPRoTHPq8yo
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Cate,
Good one … the oldies are always welcome here … so here’s one right back at you … Blue Suede Shoes (Elvis Presley) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Ond-OwgU8
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One of my favs! 😀
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Madona True Blue. Back in 1986 before cone bras and she became material. She was singing about true love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3v4QmS-N6w&w=854&h=480%5D
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Sorry I took the wrong url.
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Kim,
That URL was fine … and a good look at an early Madonna. Here’s another step into the time machine for you … For You Blue (The Beatles) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI3yTfcuSTc … with an old video to see the Fab Four.
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Yes that’s definitely a step into the time machine. Someone used Turn My Brown Eyes Blue. That was a hit when my I was pregnant with my son. I thought I was going to have a blue eye black kid. 🙂 His eyes stayed brown.
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That’s funny! 🙂
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Quite late to the post. To make up for it, I have a title with blue in it twice.
Eric Clapton and Blue Eyes Blue. https://youtu.be/Zfcbt1GPlN0
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Jim,
Many good songs in this act, so thanks for adding that one for a great artist. I’ve been saving this one for you because I know you will appreciate Blue Light Boogie (Louis Jordan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKDE8TXrOGw
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Well…thanks for that. I must say, my mind thought it was Louis Jourdan. I clicked to play and was distracted from the screen. I thought ‘that doesn’t sound like a french actor.’ Nope. It wasn’t.
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LOL!!!
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Frank, you need to add a “LIke” comments button! These songs are great!
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Elyse … consider it done!
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OK. I don’t think this is here yet. Linda Ronstadt, “Blue Bayou.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_lzeHYNngE Sing along!
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Merril,
Another classic I’ve been waiting to appear. Wonderful choice … and here’s one for you … Stars and Midnight Blue (Enya) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWHYjdxYb94 … a beautiful waltz.
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It is pretty–and I like waltzes. 🙂
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… which is another way of saying I have good taste. 😉
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Of course–that’s what I meant to say. 😉
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Thank you, thank you.
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Here’s my favorite “blue” song, Frank – “Love is Blue”, the original version by Paul Mauriat: https://youtu.be/rjsNNcsUNzE I like this one so much that it inspired a blog post 🙂 https://composerinthegarden.com/2012/04/23/my-world-is-blue/
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Lynn,
A fine addition to the act. Thanks for the link to your past post – and I encourage other to visit the garden!
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Here’s a more soulful version by the Dells “Love is Blue (I Can Sing a Rainbows”) – https://youtu.be/I5eq0fjdesI
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On your post, this said this was my favorite .. soulful indeed … and those you need to sing it in French, here’s Claudine Longet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY_anyzQZNM
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Lynn … PS … and a song from me to you … and a perfect tie to your garden … Lavender Blue (Leon & Mary Russell) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F0yQu3UrIs
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Blue has been quite prolific, hasn’t it? My goodness…
Here’s Pink Martini with Saori Yuki and “Blue Light Yokohama” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uBce6BzNXI… I’m sure China Forbes can also sing it – that woman can sing in any language!
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Dale,
Oh my … she has a very pleasant voice. Of course I hear the steady beat of a Cha-Cha … good choice!
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Doesn’t she though? Loved it…
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I would definitely participate Frank, but I think you already have a lot of amazing responses. Some songs I haven’t even heard about. Which is why I always love visiting your blog. And I wanted to say thank you so much for the wonderful words you left on my blog… I truly appreciate you. xox
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Kia,
Welcome back on the scene – which also means you may be starting to post again! 🙂 Meanwhile, many songs to sift through here, but never fear, I have one for you … a hit! … Jackie Blue (Ozark Mountain Daredevils) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v31wwyteRqo … enjoy!
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Oh I have to listen to this one. Thanks Frank :). And yes I started posting again :). I just missed your blog Frank.
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… and I missed yours.
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Let us not forget the timeless classic from long ago … The Blue Danube Waltz (Johann Strauss) … as performed by Andre Rieu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDaJ7rFg66A
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Can anyone believe that this song hasn’t been used? … Crystal Blue Persuasion (Tommy James and the Shonndells) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDl8ZPm3GrU
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!!!! or this: Leadbelly – Blue Tail Fly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF3AskvIF3E 🙂
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Very true … nor this one – also recorded by Roy Orbison, but I’m going with a crooner … Blue Blue Day (Dean Martin) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGyRp9m5Py4
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… and this big hit … Devil With The Blue Dress On (Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO_5N82C834
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This Frank, this was a fabulous act. I have been listening all morning. Wish I could have gotten here earlier and contributed but, with house selling, contracts in the air and other life organization going on, well it is simply overwhelming. But coming here for ear candy, this was a treat.
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Val,
Oh my … you have much more important stuff on your plate than here – good luck!
As you know, never fear as I take care of attendees. I think this is the perfect song for your morning .. Blue Champagne (Manhattan Transfer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mGz5x_HiIU … I think you’ll love it!
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I do love it, thank you. Frank, you are simply the best!
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I am late to the Blue party and hope I don’t get buzzed. I skimmed through the songs already taken and didn’t see The Corrs (with Bono) “When the Stars Go Blue”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKTlsabYEj0
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Robin,
Good news … the song is available! I don’t know this version, but knew of one my Tim McGraw. Good choice!!!
… and one for you … Little Girl Blue (Carly Simon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mrOwtdUd_I … I think you’ll enjoy this lounge-like version.
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Hi Frank, Not sure if I’m too late for the party, but one of my favorite blue songs is Sky Blue And Black by Jackson Browne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAu7gh7xoJo
Hope the copy and paste thingy worked!
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Hey Sandy!
Good to see you at the musical. It’s a wonderful place for music lovers.
Excellent choice … and good job finding one that hasn’t been used. Here’s one for you as I went with your blue and black theme … and oldie but a goodie … Blue Days Black Nights (Buddy Holly) .. enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M838uJff7L4
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