Mess Of Blues
Elvis Presley
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I just got your letter baby Too bad you can't come home I swear I'm goin' crazy Sittin' here all alone Since your gone I got a mess of blues I ain't slept a week since Sunday I can't eat a thing all day Every day is just blue Monday Since you've been away Since your gone I got a mess of blues Whoops there goes a teardrop Rollin' down my face If you cry when you're in love It sure ain't no disgrace I gotta get myself together Before I lose my mind I'm gonna catch the next train goin' And leave my blues behind Since your gone I got a mess of blues Whoops there goes a teardrop Rollin' down my face If you cry when you're in love It sure ain't no disgrace I gotta get myself together Before I lose my mind I'm gonna catch the next train goin' And leave my blues behind Since your gone I got a mess of blues Since your gone I got a mess of blues Since your gone I got a mess of blues
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Written by: Jerome Pomus, Mort Shuman
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"A Mess of Blues" was released by Elvis Presley in July 1960, almost 3 years after he had stopped releasing new material due to his military service.
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B-SideThe song was actually the B-Side to "It's Now or Never," another popular Elvis Presley song. Despite being the B-Side, it performed extraordinarily well and is still remembered today.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "A Mess of Blues" reached number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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UK Chart PerformanceThe song did even better on the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 2.
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Re-RecordingThe song was later re-recorded and released by British rock and roll singer, Cliff Richard in the 80s.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by the famous duo Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, who were responsible for a number of hits in the late '50s and '60s.
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LengthThe running time of "A Mess of Blues" is approximately 2 minutes and 42 seconds.
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GenreThe song is considered a blend of pop and blues,.
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AlbumIt was included in the album "Elvis' Golden Records Vol. 3"
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Content"A Mess of Blues" was a departure from Presley's usual upbeat style, as it is a downtempo ballad about heartbreak.
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LegacyDespite not being one of his biggest hits, the song is considered a shining example of Presley's ability to delve into deeply emotional territory with his music.
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