Wild and Blue
John Anderson
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Way across town a phone rings off the wall If you know he ain't home why do you keep callin' You're gonna drive yourself crazy and you know that it's true It's making you wild and blue Wild and blue it's no wonder Look at the things that you do They could just take you up to yonder You're already wild and blue In somebody's room on the far side of town With your mind all made up and the shades all pulled down Someone is trying to satisfy you He don't know you're wild and you're blue Wild and blue it's no wonder Look at the things that you do They could just take you up to yonder honey You're already wild and blue It's four in the morning And your all alone With no place to go Why don't you come home I'll be right here baby waiting for you I know you've been wild and blue Wild and blue it's no wonder Look at the things that you do They could just take you up to yonder honey You're already wild and blue Wild and blue it's no wonder Look at the things that you do They could just take you up to yonder
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Written by: JOHN SCOTT SHERRILL
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THOMAS G. CAIN D/B/A CANDY CANE MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
COUNTRY CLASSIC"Wild and Blue" is a country classic song by American artist John Anderson. It was featured in his second studio album, "Wild & Blue."
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RELEASE YEARThe song was released in 1982 by Warner Bros. Records as the album's lead single.
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CHART PERFORMANCE"Wild and Blue" was an immediate hit and reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States in early 1983.
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COUNTRY AWARDSThe song won John Anderson the Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year in 1983.
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WRITER INFORMATIONThe song was written by John Scott Sherrill, who is known for his work with other country artists like Patty Loveless and Billy Ray Cyrus.
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SONG THEMEThe song tells a story of a wandering man who cheats on his wife and acknowledges his wrongdoing. The man is described as being "wild and blue," imagery the song heavily emphasizes.
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SONG INFLUENCESThe song's lyrics and theme are a reflection of John Anderson's earlier life, providing a glimpse into the artist's roots and ideas drawn from his personal experiences.
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MUSIC VIDEOA music video for the song was filmed and features John Anderson performing at a concert with his band. The video was directed by David Hogan, who has worked with various country artists.
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COVER VERSIONSIt has been covered by numerous country artists over the years, including Hank Williams Jr. and Alan Jackson. Thus, indicating its popularity in the country music genre.
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JOHN ANDERSON'S CAREER"Wild and Blue" played a significant role in John Anderson's career. It solidified his place in country music and helped him maintain his newfound stardom.
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