Blue Moon Of Kentucky

Bill Monroe

About Blue Moon Of Kentucky

"Blue Moon of Kentucky" is a waltz written in 1945 by bluegrass musician Bill Monroe and recorded by his band, the Blue Grass Boys. The song has since been recorded by many artists, including Elvis Presley. In 2003, the song was chosen to be added to the United States Library of Congress National Recording Registry.


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Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and proved untrue
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue

It was on a moonlight night 
The stars were shining bright
When they whispered from on high 
Your love has said good-bye

Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and said good-bye

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Bill Monroe

William Smith Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American musician who created the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as The Father of Bluegrass. more »

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin and Composer
"Blue Moon of Kentucky" is a bluegrass song written and recorded in 1947 by Bill Monroe, the "Father of Bluegrass".
Genre Transformation
While originally composed as a bluegrass, the song was famously transformed into a rockabilly style upon interpretation by Elvis Presley.
First Release
The song was first released as a single by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys in 1947.
State Anthem
"Blue Moon of Kentucky" is one of the official state songs of Kentucky.
Influence on Music Industry
Elvis Presley recorded the song in 1954 as the B-side of his first single, marking a major shift from the classic bluegrass genre to the new rock 'n' roll style.
Recording Label
The Elvis Presley recording of the "Blue Moon of Kentucky" was released by Sun Records.
Song Duration
The original recording of "Blue Moon of Kentucky" by Bill Monroe lasted just under three minutes while Elvis Presley's version was about two minutes long.
Notable Recognitions
Monroe's version was listed on the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2003 for its significance in American history and culture.
Chart Peaking
Elvis Presley's version of "Blue Moon of Kentucky" reached number one on the Billboard charts in 1955.
Revisions in Future Performances
Bill Monroe later performed the song in Presley's 4/4 time arrangement, as a nod to the song's versatility and broad appeal.
Song Admission into Hall of Fame
The song was officially inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
Memorable Performances
Notably, Elvis Presley performed the song on his first television appearance, a regional television show called Louisiana Hayride in 1954.
Additional Covers
Other artists apart from Elvis Presley have covered "Blue Moon of Kentucky", including Patsy Cline, Paul McCartney, and LeAnn Rimes.

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