Misty Blue

Wilma Burgess

About Misty Blue

"Misty Blue" is a song written by Bob Montgomery that has been recorded and made commercially successful by several music artists. Although Montgomery wrote the song for a different artist in mind, it was brought first to the attention of Wilma Burgess in 1966. It was subsequently recorded by Eddy Arnold the following year, whose version became more successful. A decade later, R&B artist Dorothy Moore released the highest-charting version of the song and it reached the top ten in several different radio formats. Following Moore's revival of the track, numerous artists re-covered the tune, including country artist Billie Jo Spears. Spears's version would also go on to become a successful single release. Numerous other artists and musicians of different genres have recorded their own versions of "Misty Blue". The song is now considered both a country music and R&B standard. 


Year:
1967
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Oh it's been such a long long time 
Looks like I'd get you off my mind
Oh but I can't for just the thought of you 
Turns my whole world a misty blue

Just the mention of your name 
Turns the flicker to a flame
I think of things that we used to do 
Then my whole world turns misty blue

I should forget you 
Heaven knows I've tried
But when I say I'm glad we're through 
My heart knows that I lie
It's been such a long long time
Just the very thought of you 
Turns my whole world a misty blue

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Wilma Burgess

Wilma Burgess (born Wilma Charlene Burgess; June 11, 1939 – August 26, 2003) was an American country music singer. She rose to fame in the mid-1960s and charted fifteen singles on the Billboard C&W charts between 1965 and 1975. more »

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Written by: Bob Montgomery

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Misty Blue" Original Release
The original version of "Misty Blue" was first recorded by Wilma Burgess in 1966. It was released as a country song and climbed up to the fourth spot on the Billboard “Hot Country Singles” chart.
Misty Blue" Songwriter
The song was written by the well-known songwriter Bob Montgomery. Montgomery had already established a reputation for penning hits for artists like Buddy Holly.
Misty Blue" Eddy Arnold Version
In 1967, country music icon Eddy Arnold released his own version of "Misty Blue". His interpretation reached the third position on the Billboard “Hot Country Singles” charts and 57 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Misty Blue" Billie Jo Spears Version
In 1976, country singer Billie Jo Spears covered "Misty Blue". Despite the song's popularity in the country scene, her rendition did not meet the success of Burgess or Arnold's versions.
Misty Blue" Dorothy Moore Transformative Cover
Dorothy Moore transformed "Misty Blue" from a country song into a soul song in 1976. Her rendition reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the R&B charts. Internationally, it landed at number 5 in the UK Singles chart.
Grammy Nomination
Dorothy Moore's soul rendition of "Misty Blue" was so successful that it earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Misty Blue" Notable Covers
This song has been covered by numerous artists from different genres, including soul singer Mary J. Blige, country artist Engelbert Humperdinck, and reggae musician Errol Dunkley, proving its cross-genre appeal.
Continuing Popularity
Despite being over fifty years old, "Misty Blue" continues to be popular, with Dorothy Moore's version alone having been streamed millions of times on Spotify.

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