Midnight Blue
Lou Gramm
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Ain't got no regrets And I ain't losin' track Of which way I'm going Ain't gonna double back Don't want no misplay Put on no display An angel? no! But I know my way I used follow Yeah, that's true But my following days are over Now I just gotta follow through I remember what my father said He said "Son, life is simple" It's either cherry red or Midnight blue Oh midnight blue, oh You were the restless one And you did not care That I was the trouble boy Lookin' for a double dare I won't apologize for The things I've done and said But when I win your heart, I'm gonna paint it cherry red I don't want to talk about it What you do to me I can't live without it And you might think that It's much too soon For us to go this far into the Midnight blue Oh midnight blue, oh You were the restless one And you did not care That I was the trouble boy Lookin' for a double dare Things could be different But that'd be a shame, 'cause I'm the one who could feel the sun Right in the pouring rain I won't say where And I don't know when But soon there's gonna come a day I'll be back again Yeah, I'll be back for you You see, I'm saving up my love Midnight blue Oh midnight blue, oh You were the restless one And you did not care That I was the trouble boy Lookin' for a double dare
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Written by: Lou Gramm, Bruce Turgon
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Midnight Blue" is classified as a rock song with elements of pop, highlighting Lou Gramm's broad-reaching musical talent.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was Gramm's biggest hit as a solo artist, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987.
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Album Appearance"Midnight Blue" was the first single from Lou Gramm's debut solo album, "Ready or Not."
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SongwriterThe song was co-written by Lou Gramm and Bruce Turgon.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Midnight Blue" was directed by Edd Griles, known for directing other famous music videos in the 80s.
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Awards and Rankings"Midnight Blue" was ranked number one on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks (now known as Mainstream Rock) chart.
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Song SubjectThe lyrical content of "Midnight Blue" is centered around the themes of self-dependency and personal strength, reflecting Gramm's personal struggles of the time.
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Critical AcclaimEven beyond its commercial success, "Midnight Blue" was also well received by critics.
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Notable CoversNotably, Melissa Manchester did a cover version of "Midnight Blue" in the 2004 album, "When I Look Down That Road."
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Not to be ConfusedAlthough both are titled "Midnight Blue," Gramm's song should not be confused with the Melissa Manchester song of the same name from 1975.
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Distinctive FeatureThe song is known for its distinctive opening guitar riff and Gramm's soulful, powerhouse vocals.
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