Moody blue

Elvis Presley

About Moody blue

"Moody Blue" is a song made famous by Elvis Presley. The song was written by Mark James who recorded the original version of the song, which reached #15 in South Africa during the summer of 1976. James also penned Elvis' "Suspicious Minds". "Moody Blue" was Presley's last No. 1 hit in his lifetime, topping the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart in February 1977. "Moody Blue" also peaked at number thirty-one on the Hot 100. RCA Records also issued an extremely limited quantity of the "Moody Blue" single in an experimental translucent blue vinyl pressing, with "She Thinks I Still Care" as the B-side. Six months after "Moody Blue" topped the chart, Presley was dead. The song was recorded in February 1976 in the Jungle Room of Presley's Graceland home. The only time Elvis performed the song in its entirety was on February 21, 1977 at a concert in Charlotte, North Carolina. He had attempted to perform the song February 20 at the same venue but revealed to the crowd that he had completely forgotten the song; he returned on February 21, lead sheet in hand, and performed the song with his eyes glued to the lyrics. Both the February 20 false-start and the February 21 performance were recorded on soundboard in good sound quality and were released officially in 2007 by the Follow That Dream label; still photos of the February 21 performance also exist. The complete version was first released on bootleg by the Fort Baxter label in 1995. 


Year:
1984
2:50
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Well, it's hard to be a gambler
Bettin' on the number
That changes every time
Well, you think you're gonna win
Think she's givin' in
A stranger's all you find
Yeah, it's hard to figure out
What she's all about
That she's a woman through and through
She's a complicated lady, so color my baby moody blue, 
Oh, Moody blue
Tell me am I gettin' through
I keep hangin' on 
Try to learn the song
But I never do
Oh, Moody blue,
Tell me who I'm talkin' to
You're like the night and day
And it's hard to say 
Which one is you.
Well, when Monday comes she's Tuesday,
When Tuesday comes she's Wednesday,
Into another day again
Her personality unwinds 
Just like a ball of twine
On a spool that never ends
Just when I think I know her well
Her emotions reveal,
She's not the person that
I though I knew
She's a complicated lady, so color my baby moody blue, 
Oh, Moody blue
Tell me am I gettin' through
I keep hangin' on 
Try to learn the song
But I never do
Oh, Moody blue,
Tell me who I'm talkin' to
You're like the night and day
And it's hard to say 
Which one is you.

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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Written by: MARK JAMES

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15 facts about this song

Release Year
"Moody Blue" by Elvis Presley was released in the year 1976. It was the last album that Elvis released during his lifetime.
Album and Track
The song "Moody Blue" is the title track of Presley's twenty-fourth studio album, ‘Moody Blue’.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Moody Blue" quickly climbed the Billboard country music charts and reached number one. It was Elvis's last #1 single in the Billboard Country Chart during his lifetime.
Genre
"Moody Blue" is a country & western and country-pop song.
Catalogue
The song was published by Elvis Presley Music.
Producer
The track was produced by Felton Jarvis, Elvis's loyal and longtime friend.
Songwriter
'Moody Blue' was written by well-known songwriter Mark James, who previously wrote other hits for Elvis, including "Suspicious Minds".
Recording Location
It was recorded at the Jungle Room, a recording studio set up in Graceland, Presley's home in Memphis, Tennessee.
Final Recording
This song is considered one of the final hit singles that Elvis recorded before his death in 1977.
Posthumous Sales
After Elvis's death, the album ‘Moody Blue’ rose to number three on the Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.
Re-issue
The song was re-issued by RCA Records after Presley's death on a compilation album titled 'Elvis in Concert.'
Accolades
The song's popularity led to it being included in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1995, acknowledging its historical significance.
Cover Versions
Other artists such as Glen Campbell, Ronnie McDowell, and Terry Stafford have covered "Moody Blue."
Live Performances
Although the song was quite successful, Elvis never got a chance to perform it live due to his untimely death.
Lyrics
The lyrics reference the famous mood ring, a popular fashion jewelry piece of the 1970s.

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