Blue Moon of Kentucky
Elvis Presley
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Blue moon Blue moon Blue moon, keep a-shinin' bright Blue moon, keep on a-shinin' bright You're gonna bring-a me back-a my baby tonight Blue moon, keep a-shinin' bright I said blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin' Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue I said, blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin' Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue A-well-a, it was on one moonlight night Stars shinin' bright Whispered on high Love's said goodbye Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin' Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue Well I said, blue moon of Kentucky, just keep on shinin' Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue I said, blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin' Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue A-well-a, it was on one moonlight night Stars shinin' bright Whispered on high Love's said goodbye Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin' Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
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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".
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Genre TransformationWhile originally composed as a bluegrass, the song was famously transformed into a rockabilly style upon interpretation by Elvis Presley.
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First ReleaseThe song was first released as a single by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys in 1947.
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State Anthem"Blue Moon of Kentucky" is one of the official state songs of Kentucky.
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Influence on Music IndustryElvis 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.
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Recording LabelThe Elvis Presley recording of the "Blue Moon of Kentucky" was released by Sun Records.
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Song DurationThe 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.
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Notable RecognitionsMonroe's version was listed on the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2003 for its significance in American history and culture.
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Chart PeakingElvis Presley's version of "Blue Moon of Kentucky" reached number one on the Billboard charts in 1955.
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Revisions in Future PerformancesBill Monroe later performed the song in Presley's 4/4 time arrangement, as a nod to the song's versatility and broad appeal.
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Song Admission into Hall of FameThe song was officially inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Memorable PerformancesNotably, Elvis Presley performed the song on his first television appearance, a regional television show called Louisiana Hayride in 1954.
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Additional CoversOther artists apart from Elvis Presley have covered "Blue Moon of Kentucky", including Patsy Cline, Paul McCartney, and LeAnn Rimes.
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