Blue Jean

David Bowie

About Blue Jean

"Blue Jean" is a song written and recorded by David Bowie for his sixteenth studio album Tonight. One of only two tracks on the album to be written entirely by Bowie, it was released as a single ahead of the album and charted within the Top 10 in the UK and the United States, peaking at No. 6 and No. 8, respectively. The song is loosely inspired by Eddie Cochran. Following the commercial success of Bowie's previous album, Let's Dance, its singles and the Serious Moonlight Tour, "Blue Jean" was launched with a 21-minute short film, Jazzin' for Blue Jean, directed by Julien Temple. The song performance segment from this was also used as a more conventional music video. The film won the 1985 Grammy Award for "Best Video, Short form", later renamed "Best Music Video", which proved to be the only competitive Grammy Award Bowie won during his lifetime for over three decades, although Bowie posthumously won four Grammies for his album Blackstar (2016)."Blue Jean" would remain in Bowie's live repertoire for the rest of his career, being performed on his Glass Spider Tour (1987), Sound+Vision Tour (1990) and A Reality Tour (2004). 


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2007
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Blue Jean, I just met me a girl named Blue Jean
Blue Jean, she got a camouflaged face and no money
Remember they always let you down when you need 'em
Oh, Blue Jean, is heaven any sweeter than Blue Jean?
She got a police bike
She got a turned-up nose

Sometimes I feel like (oh, the whole human race)
Jazzin' for Blue Jean (oh, and when my Blue Jean's blue)
Blue Jean can send me (oh, somebody send me)
Somebody send me (oh, somebody send me)

One day I'm gonna write a poem in a letter
One day I'm gonna get that faculty together
Remember that everybody has to wait in line
Blue Jean, look out world, you know I've got mine
She got Latin roots
She got everything

Sometimes I feel like (oh, the whole human race)
Jazzin' for Blue Jean (oh, and when my Blue Jean's blue)
Blue Jean can send me (oh, somebody send me)
Somebody send me (oh, somebody send me)

Sometimes I feel like (oh, the whole human race)
Jazzin' for Blue Jean (oh, and when my Blue Jean's blue)
Blue Jean can send me (oh, somebody send me)
Somebody send me (oh, somebody send me)

Somebody, somebody (oh, somebody send me)
Somebody send me (oh, somebody send me)

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David Bowie

David Bowie was an iconic British singer, songwriter, and actor, known for his eclectic music style and flamboyant stage presence. His career spanned over five decades, during which he became one of the most influential and innovative figures in popular music. Bowie is often celebrated for his ability to constantly reinvent himself, with his alter ego "Ziggy Stardust" being one of his most famous personas. more »

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Blue Jean" is a song by British musician David Bowie. It was released as a single in 1984 on his sixteenth studio album "Tonight." The track reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart and stayed at its peak position for three weeks.
Bowie's Performance Style
The song saw Bowie returning to his rock 'n' roll style roots after a spate of collaborative experimental albums. The style of "Blue Jean" also hints at the more mainstream popular sound Bowie would adopt for much of the rest of the 1980s.
Importance of the Song
Although the "Tonight" album generally received mixed reviews, "Blue Jean" stood out as a particularly well-received track. Critics praised its catchy rhythm and Bowie's vibrant performance.
The Short Film
Upon the imminent release of "Blue Jean," Bowie shot a 21-minute short film called "Jazzin' for Blue Jean" directed by Julien Temple. Bowie played two roles in the film and it received a 1985 Grammy Award nomination for Best Video, Short Form.
The Awards
The single was nominated for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards in 1985. Both "Jazzin' for Blue Jean" and the song’s official video received MTV award nominations, and the short film won the Best Video at the 1985 Brit Awards.
Message in the Lyrics
According to Bowie, "Blue Jean" is about disillusionment and the fleeting nature of intense romantic attraction. The lyrics of the song refer to a "bungled romantic affair."
Billboard Performance
The song also reached number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Bowie's final Top 10 hit on the chart until "Blackstar" and "Lazarus" posthumously hit number 78 and 40 on Billboard 200 after his death in 2016.
Bowie's Regret
Despite the commercial success of "Blue Jean," Bowie later expressed regret about the album "Tonight," stating that he felt it was rushed and lacked a cohesive theme. Nonetheless, "Blue Jean" remains a fan favourite.
Evergreen Popularity
To this day, "Blue Jean" is one of Bowie's most popular songs. It continues to be played on rock radio stations and is included in many of Bowie's Greatest Hits compilations.
Live Versions of the Song
There are live versions of "Blue Jean" which were recorded during Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour (1983), released on Serious Moonlight (Live '83), and Glass Spider Tour (1987), released on Glass Spider (Live Montreal '87).

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