Mr. Blue
The Fleetwoods
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Our guardian star lost all his glow The day that I lost you He lost all his glitter the day you said no And his silver turned to blue Like him, I am doubtful That your love is true But if you decide to call on me Ask for Mr. Blue I'm Mr. Blue When you say you love me (oh Mr. Blue) Then prove it by going out on the sly Proving your love isn't true Call me Mr. Blue I'm Mr. Blue When you say you're sorry (oh Mr. Blue) Then turn around, heading for the lights of town Hurtin' me through and through Call me Mr. Blue I stay at home at night (I stay at home) Right by the phone at night (right by the phone) But you won't call And I won't hurt my pride Call me Mr I won't tell you While you paint the town (oh Mr. Blue) A bright red to turn it upside down I'm painting it too But I'm painting it blue Call me Mr. Blue Call me Mr. Blue Call me Mr. Blue
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Written by: Dewayne Blackwell
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Mr. Blue" by The Fleetwoods falls into the music genres of pop and doo-wop.
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Chart PerformanceIt hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1959, making it a significant hit for the band.
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Album InformationThe song is included in the Fleetwoods' album "Mr. Blue" which was released by the Dolton label in 1959.
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Impact on CareerIt was the second and final number-one hit for the Fleetwoods, further cementing their legacy in the American pop music scene.
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Song's CompositionThe soft and gentle harmonies, typical of the Fleetwoods' style, make this song a quintessential example of late 1950s popular music.
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Song's ThemeThe lyrics of "Mr. Blue" tell the story of a lover feeling melancholic about his lost love.
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Song's WriterThe song was written by DeWayne Blackwell who is also known for writing other famous songs like "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks.
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Reception and LegacyBesides its chart success, "Mr. Blue" is cherished for its melodic charm and sentimental appeal and is considered to be a classic doo-wop record.
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Distinctive ArrangementUnlike the typical doo-wop structure of "lead with backing vocals", this song involves all three voices (two female and one male) switching between lead and harmony.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Mr. Blue" has been covered by several artists including Pat Boone, Garth Brooks, and Bobby Vinton.
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CertificationDespite its popularity and ranking, the song was not certified by the RIAA as Gold or Platinum as these certifications were not introduced until 1958 and 1976 respectively.
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Musical AchievementsThe song helped The Fleetwoods to become the first group in the world to have multiple number one hits top the Billboard Hot 100 in a single year.
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