Boy Blue

Cyndi Lauper

About Boy Blue

"Boy Blue" is a pop song written by Cyndi Lauper, Stephen Broughton Lunt, and Jeff Bova for Lauper's second album True Colors (1986). It was released as the album's fourth single in 1987 (see 1987 in music). The single version is a remix (which cuts much of Lauper's more impressive vocal wailing, presumably in effort to make it more commercially accessible). Charting at #71 on the Hot 100, it was Lauper's first solo single that failed to make a real impact on the charts. Proceeds from the sale of the single were donated to AIDS organizations. The official video was a live clip of the song in Paris, France and it was pulled from the concert video Cyndi Lauper in Paris. The video received heavy airplay on MTV when the single was released (during June and July 1987) and was rarely played after. A live version of "Boy Blue" was later released as the B-side of her single "Hole in My Heart (All the Way to China)". 


Year:
1986
4:46
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You never knew yourself well enough
But she never knew you at all
And when she put you out on your own
It may have stolen your innocence
But not your soul

Tell me where is little boy blue
You'll find him standing always
One step ahead
Fast a little, shy a little, boy blue
Wise blood runs warms and deep
On the street
...Kids walking, just a kid walking

You send a letter with photographs
And I'll tuck them under my dreams
And if we wake up old beyond our years
Not quite as brave as we seem
It's just the pain that never disappears

Tell me where is boy blue
You'll find him standing always one step ahead...

Dance a little, cry a little...

Where are you boy blue
Where are you...

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Cyndi Lauper

Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the debut solo album She's So Unusual in 1983, which included four Billboard Hot 100 top five songs: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," "She Bop," and "All Through the Night." It became the first album to have four top-five singles by a female, and earned Lauper Best New Artist at the 27th Grammy Awards in 1985. Her success continued with True Colors in 1986, which included two Billboard Hot 100 top ten songs: the number one smash "True Colors" and "Change of Heart," and earned two nominations at the 29th Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: BOVA, LAUPER, LUNT

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, JEFF BOVA D/B/A LIQUID CRYSTAL MUSIC

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Boy Blue" is classified under Pop-Rock genre. It incorporates elements of both pop and rock music, creating an energetic and upbeat sound.
Album
The song "Boy Blue" was part of Cyndi Lauper's second studio album, "True Colors", released in 1986.
Tribute Song
"Boy Blue" was written as a tribute to a friend of Lauper's who had passed away due to AIDS.
Social Cause
The song helped raise awareness about the AIDS crisis in the mid-1980s, a time when public understanding and acknowledgment of the disease were still relatively low.
Charity
All the royalties from "Boy Blue” were donated to AIDS organizations.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by Cyndi Lauper with Stephen Broughton Lunt and Jeff Bova.
Billboard Chart
Despite not being released as a single, "Boy Blue" reached number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987.
Music Video
The music video for "Boy Blue" features Lauper and band performing on a stage with an abstract art backdrop. The video ends with a dedication to the aforementioned friend of Lauper who inspired the song.
Live Performance
One of the most memorable performances of "Boy Blue" was during the "True Colors" tour, where it was given a powerful and emotional rendition.
Reviews
Music critics have praised "Boy Blue" as a highlight of the "True Colors" album, noting its significantly deep and evocative lyrics as well as Lauper's passionate vocal delivery.

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