Orange Colored Sky

Michael Bublé

About Orange Colored Sky

"Orange Colored Sky" is a popular song, written by Milton DeLugg and Willie Stein and published in 1950. The best-known version of the song was recorded by Nat King Cole (with Stan Kenton's orchestra), but a number of other singers have recorded it, including Cole's daughter, Natalie. That recording by Nat King Cole was recorded on August 16, 1950 and released by Capitol Records as catalog number 1184. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on September 22, 1950 and lasted 13 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 11. (Some sites list a 1945 date for this recording, but this is apparently in error.) The first known recording was on July 11, 1950 on KING records catalog number 15061, with Janet Brace singing and Milton Delugg conducting the orchestra. The recording by Jerry Lester was released by Coral Records as catalog number 60325. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on November 24, 1950 and lasted one week in the chart, peaking at number 30. Jerry Lester was the host of the late-night NBC series Broadway Open House, on which co-writer DeLugg was musical director. Because of the exposure that the song received on that show, "Orange Colored Sky" has been said to be one of the first songs to become a hit through television exposure. 


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I was walking along minding my business
When love came and hit me in the eye
Now out of the blue my dreams come true
When they ask I'll tell them why

I was walking along minding my business
When out of an orange colored sky
Flash,bang, alakazam
Wonderful you came by

I was humming a tune
Drinking in sunshine
When out of an orange colored view
Wham,baam, alakazam
I got a look at you

One look and I yell timber
Watch out for flying glass

'Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out
I went into a spin and I started to shout
I've been hit,this is it,this is it

I was walking along minding my business
When love came and hit me in the eye
Flash, baam, alakazam
Out of an orange colored sky

One look and I yell timber
Watch out for flying glass

'Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out
I went into a spin and I started to shout
This is it,this is it, I've been hit

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Michael Bublé

Michael Steven Bublé ( /ˈbuːbleɪ/; born 9 September 1975) is an Italian Canadian singer and actor. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found a worldwide audience with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible which reached number one on the Canadian Albums Chart, the UK Albums Chart, the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart, the Australian ARIA Albums Chart and several European charts. Bublé has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: Milton Delugg, William Stein

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11 facts about this song

Original Release
"Orange Colored Sky" was originally recorded and released by Stan Kenton and his orchestra in 1950.
Singers Involved
Besides Kenton, other prominent musicians like Nat King Cole and Canadian artist Michael Bublé also made very popular covers of this song.
Nat King Cole's Version
Nat King Cole recorded this song for Capitol Records on August 16, 1950, and it became one of his well-known hits.
Lyrics Credentials
The song has lyrics written by Milton DeLugg and Willie Stein.
Michael Bublé's Cover
Michael Bublé included his rendition of "Orange Colored Sky" on his 2011 Christmas album, which became a holiday staple.
Musical Style
The song is characterized by its upbeat tempo and its blend of pop and jazz elements, a signature style of 1950s American music.
Popularity
Despite being over 70 years old, "Orange Colored Sky" remains a popular standard, often played by big bands and sung by jazz vocalists.
In Media
Nat King Cole's version of the song has also been featured in various films and TV shows, including "The Crown", "North by Northwest", and the 2011 video game "Fallout: New Vegas".
Song Theme
The song is noted for its cheery lyrics which depict a sudden, powerful love-at-first-sight scenario - likening the experience to a lightning-fast change in the sky's color.
Structure
It is characterized by its catchy refrain, 'Flash! Bam! Alakazam!', a hallmark of its jazz-pop crossover appeal.
Stan Kenton's Version
Stan Kenton's original 1950 release of "Orange Colored Sky" was credited to the ‘Stan Kenton and his Orchestra’, with vocal accompaniment by band-member June Christy.

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