I'm Blue
The Ikettes
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I'm Blue The Ikettes (I'm blue ue ue ue ue ue ue blue be doo be doo be doo) Gong gong gong gong gong gong gong gong gong gong gong yeah (I'm blue ue ue ue ue ue ue blue be doo be doo) Gong gong gong gong gong gong gong gong yeah) (I'm blue ue ue I'm blue blue be doo be doo be doo) I want to tell a all you people (I dropped a penny in the well wished that you would come back soon) I couldn't believe what I heard (A fortune teller told me my love with you was through) I hope her reading was wrong (I hope she was wrong 'cause you been gone too long from home) Hey gong gong gong gong gong gong yeah (I'm blue ue ue ue ue ue ue ue blue be doo be doo be doo) Gong gong gong gong gong gong gong yeah (I'm blue ue ue ue ue ue ue blue be doo be doo be doo) Gong gong gong gong gong gong gong gong yeah (I'm blue ue ue I'm blue shoo be doo be doo be doo) I can't sleep at night for thinking of you (Every night about 2 my love for you comes tumbling down) I can't stand being here alone (I start to feeling and a fumblin' but you ain't nowhere around) I hope her reading was wrong (I hope she was wrong 'cause you been gone too long from home) Hey gong gong gong gong gong gong yeah (I'm blue ue ue ue ue ue ue blue be doo be doo be doo) Hey! gong gong gong gong gong gong yeah (I'm blue ue ue ue ue ue eu blue be doo be doo be doo) Gong gong gong gong gong gong gong gong yeah (I'm blue ue ue I'm blue blue be doo be doo be doo) mm mm mm yeah (I'm blue ue ue ue ue ue ue blue be doo be doo be doo) fade gong gong gong gong gong gong gong yeah From: "sassy11749"
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15 facts about this song
Song Composition"I'm Blue" by The Ikettes was composed by Ike Turner, who was a key figure in the development of electric blues.
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Hit SongThe song, released in 1962, reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.
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Rock And Roll Hall Of FameThe song is significant because Ike Turner, the composer, is inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Role of Tina TurnerSurprisingly, Tina Turner was a background singer for "I'm Blue" even though she was the primary lead singer for Ike & Tina Turner's ensemble.
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Ike & Tina Turner RevueThe Ikettes served as a backing vocal group for Ike & Tina Turner Revue and "I'm Blue" is one of their most popular songs.
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Different VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists and has been featured in films and commercials, testifying to its enduring popularity.
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Sampled by ManyThe song "I'm Blue" has been sampled by many popular artists in numerous songs across different genres.
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its unique sound combining elements of soul, doo-wop and rock 'n' roll.
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Legacy“I’m Blue” is considered a classic and one of the most notable songs of the early 60s R&B era.
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CriticismWhile the song was commercially successful, it faced some criticism for not showcasing the full potential of the talented Ikettes.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics express a sense of longing and heartbreak, common themes in the rhythm and blues genre.
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Music VideoDespite the song's vintage, a music video was created and is available on YouTube, demonstrating its timeless appeal.
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Album Release"I'm Blue" was also included in the album "Soul The Hits" by The Ikettes released in 1965.
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International Charts"I'm Blue" also entered the UK Singles Chart in 1965 where it peaked at No. 36.
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Song LengthThe duration of the original version of "I'm Blue" by The Ikettes is approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
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