Misty Blue
Billie Jo Spears
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Oh, it's been such a long, long time Looks like I'd get you off my mind Oh but I can't, just the thought of you Turns my whole world a misty blue Just the mention of your name Turns the flicker to a flame I think of things we used to do Then my whole world turns misty blue I should forget you Heaven knows I tried But when I say, "I'm glad we're through" My heart knows I've lied Oh, it's been such a long, long time Looks like I'd get you off my mind Oh but I can't, just the thought of you Turns my whole world a misty blue Oh but I can't, just the thought of you Turns my whole world a misty blue
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Written by: Bob Montgomery
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8 facts about this song
Misty Blue" Original ReleaseThe original version of "Misty Blue" was first recorded by Wilma Burgess in 1966. It was released as a country song and climbed up to the fourth spot on the Billboard “Hot Country Singles” chart.
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Misty Blue" SongwriterThe song was written by the well-known songwriter Bob Montgomery. Montgomery had already established a reputation for penning hits for artists like Buddy Holly.
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Misty Blue" Eddy Arnold VersionIn 1967, country music icon Eddy Arnold released his own version of "Misty Blue". His interpretation reached the third position on the Billboard “Hot Country Singles” charts and 57 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Misty Blue" Billie Jo Spears VersionIn 1976, country singer Billie Jo Spears covered "Misty Blue". Despite the song's popularity in the country scene, her rendition did not meet the success of Burgess or Arnold's versions.
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Misty Blue" Dorothy Moore Transformative CoverDorothy Moore transformed "Misty Blue" from a country song into a soul song in 1976. Her rendition reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the R&B charts. Internationally, it landed at number 5 in the UK Singles chart.
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Grammy NominationDorothy Moore's soul rendition of "Misty Blue" was so successful that it earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
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Misty Blue" Notable CoversThis song has been covered by numerous artists from different genres, including soul singer Mary J. Blige, country artist Engelbert Humperdinck, and reggae musician Errol Dunkley, proving its cross-genre appeal.
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Continuing PopularityDespite being over fifty years old, "Misty Blue" continues to be popular, with Dorothy Moore's version alone having been streamed millions of times on Spotify.
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