Blue Guitar

Burt Bacharach, Richard Chamberlain

About Blue Guitar

"Blue Guitar" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. In 1963, Richard Chamberlain released it as the lead single from his album Twilight of Honor. It was a No. 12 hit on the Easy Listening chart and reached No. 42 on the Billboard Hot 100. Chamberlain's single is also notable for its B-side, another Bacharach-David composition entitled "They Long to Be Close to You." This is the original version of the song that became a number-one hit for the Carpenters in 1970.


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Please hear the song
My blue guitar is playing
Why did you go away
The song is saying

Listen to my blue guitar call to you
While my heart is aching and breaking in two

Every note repeats I want you
Night and day, my song will haunt you
'Til things are like they were before
And you are in my arms once more

Play, play, my blue guitar
Tell her that I love her so
Play, play, my blue guitar
True love will find a way, I know

Play, play, my blue guitar
Tell her that I love her so
Play, play, my blue guitar
True love will find a way, I know

Every note repeats I want you
Night and day, my song will haunt you
'Til things are like they were before
And you are in my arms once more

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Burt Bacharach

Burt F. Bacharach ( /ˈbækəræk/ BAK-ə-rak; born May 12, 1928) is an American pianist, composer and music producer. He is known for his popular hit songs and compositions from the mid-1950s through the 1980s, with lyrics written by Hal David, as part of the duo Bacharach and David. Many of their hits were produced specifically for, and performed by, Dionne Warwick. Following on with the initial success of this collaboration, Bacharach went on to produce hits with Dusty Springfield, Bobbie Gentry, Jackie DeShannon and others. more »

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Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID, BURT F BACHARACH

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Blue Guitar" is a single recorded by the American actor and singer Richard Chamberlain.
Song Composition
The lyrics for "Blue Guitar" are written by renowned songwriter Burt Bacharach, and the music was composed by prolific lyricist Hal David.
Release Date
The song was released in 1963, making it over 50 years old.
Chart Performance
"Blue Guitar" was a considerable hit, peaking at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Actor Turned Singer
Richard Chamberlain, best known for his acting in films and TV, proved his singing prowess with this song. His singing career peaked in the '60s where he recorded numerous hit singles, including "Blue Guitar".
B-Side
"Blue Guitar" was the B-side to Chamberlain's most successful single "All I Have to Do is Dream", a cover of the Everly Brothers song.
Bacharach Connection
"Blue Guitar" is one of many songs composed by Burt Bacharach, a prolific songwriter who has written hit songs for various artists from different genres. Some of his other famous songs include "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" and "I Say a Little Prayer".
Unique Genre
The song is categorized as pop but carries an undertone of the "Blue-eyed soul" genre.
Limited Availability
"Blue Guitar" and other Richard Chamberlain's songs are not widely available on common streaming platforms, such as Spotify and Apple Music. It is primarily accessible through vinyl records and CDs.
Richard Chamberlain's Musical Style
"Blue Guitar", like many of Chamberlain's other songs, features his smooth, baritone vocals that perfectly complement the soft, sentimental tone of the lyrics written by Bacharach.
Appears on Album
"Blue Guitar" features on Richard Chamberlain's album, "Richard Chamberlain Sings", which showcases a compilation of his hit songs.
Recognition
Despite not being the most famous of Bacharach's compositions, "Blue Guitar" is still heralded by fans for its evocative lyrics and Chamberlain's emotive performance.

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