Midnight Blue

The O'Jays, Lou Gramm

About Midnight Blue

"Midnight Blue" is a song by American rock singer-songwriter Lou Gramm, issued as a 7" single in the United States in January 1987 by Atlantic Records. It was the lead-off single from Gramm's debut album, Ready or Not, released in February 1987. An extended remix of the song was available as a 12" single.


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2007
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Ain't got no regrets
And I ain't losin' track
Of which way I'm going
Ain't gonna double back

Don't want no misplay
Put on no display
An angel? no!
But I know my way

I used follow
Yeah, that's true
But my following days are over
Now I just gotta follow through

I remember what my father said
He said "Son, life is simple"
It's either cherry red or

Midnight blue
Oh midnight blue, oh
You were the restless one
And you did not care
That I was the trouble boy
Lookin' for a double dare

I won't apologize for
The things I've done and said
But when I win your heart,
I'm gonna paint it cherry red

I don't want to talk about it
What you do to me
I can't live without it
And you might think that
It's much too soon
For us to go this far into the

Midnight blue
Oh midnight blue, oh
You were the restless one
And you did not care
That I was the trouble boy
Lookin' for a double dare

Things could be different
But that'd be a shame, 'cause
I'm the one who could feel the sun
Right in the pouring rain

I won't say where And I don't know when
But soon there's gonna come a day
I'll be back again
Yeah, I'll be back for you
You see, I'm saving up my love

Midnight blue
Oh midnight blue, oh
You were the restless one
And you did not care
That I was the trouble boy
Lookin' for a double dare

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Lou Gramm

Lou Gramm (born Louis Andrew Grammatico; May 2, 1950) is an American rock vocalist and songwriter best known for his role as the lead vocalist and co-writer of many of the songs for the rock band Foreigner. He also had a successful solo career. Gramm was the vocalist for many top-40 hits including "Cold as Ice", "Waiting for a Girl Like You", "I Want to Know What Love Is" and his solo hit "Midnight Blue". Most recently, the Lou Gramm Band has released a self-titled Christian rock album in 2009. more »

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Written by: Lou Gramm, Bruce Turgon

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Midnight Blue" is classified as a rock song with elements of pop, highlighting Lou Gramm's broad-reaching musical talent.
Chart Performance
The song was Gramm's biggest hit as a solo artist, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987.
Album Appearance
"Midnight Blue" was the first single from Lou Gramm's debut solo album, "Ready or Not."
Songwriter
The song was co-written by Lou Gramm and Bruce Turgon.
Music Video
The music video for "Midnight Blue" was directed by Edd Griles, known for directing other famous music videos in the 80s.
Awards and Rankings
"Midnight Blue" was ranked number one on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks (now known as Mainstream Rock) chart.
Song Subject
The lyrical content of "Midnight Blue" is centered around the themes of self-dependency and personal strength, reflecting Gramm's personal struggles of the time.
Critical Acclaim
Even beyond its commercial success, "Midnight Blue" was also well received by critics.
Notable Covers
Notably, Melissa Manchester did a cover version of "Midnight Blue" in the 2004 album, "When I Look Down That Road."
Not to be Confused
Although both are titled "Midnight Blue," Gramm's song should not be confused with the Melissa Manchester song of the same name from 1975.
Distinctive Feature
The song is known for its distinctive opening guitar riff and Gramm's soulful, powerhouse vocals.

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