Color of the Blues
George Jones
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Up above me are the skies like the twinkle in your eyes These things are the color of the blues In the mail your letter came, the ink and paper looked the same Blue must be the color of the blues Bluebird sitting in the tree seems to sympathize with me For he's not singing like he used to do The pretty waters in the sea feel as cold as you left me Yes, blue must be the color of the blues There's a rainbow overhead with more blue than gold and red Blue must be the color angels choose A blue dress you proudly wore when you left to return no more Blue must be the color of the blues Blue days come and blue days go, how I feel nobody knows Life is mighty empty without you There's a blue note in each song that I sing since you are gone Yes, blue must be the color of the blues
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Written by: GEORGE JONES, LAWTON WILLIAMS
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Color of the Blues" is a country music classic, featuring the quintessential elements of traditional country prevalent in the 1950s.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1958 as part of George Jones' album titled "Country Church Time."
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "Color of the Blues" reached number seven on the Billboard Country Singles chart.
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SongwritersGeorge Jones did not write "Color of the Blues." It was written by Jones' close friend, Lawton Williams along with country legend, Roy Drusky.
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Song ThemeThe song follows the typical country music theme of heartbreak. It talks about feeling blue after a romantic relationship has ended.
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Covers"Color of the Blues" has been covered by multiple other musicians, such as Loretta Lynn, John Prine with Susan Tedeschi, and Sarah Jarosz.
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Recording CompanyThe song was released by Mercury Records, which was George Jones' recording label during the initial part of his music career.
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Album Success"Country Church Time," the album featuring "Color of the Blues," was one of George Jones' early successes that cemented his status as a country legend.
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Iconic StatusThe song is remembered as one of George Jones' classics, representing his unique, heartfelt style that resonates with country music lovers.
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Emotive LyricsThe lyrics of the song use color imagery to express the depths of sadness experienced during heartbreak, portraying a powerful emotional narrative that resonates with listeners.
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