I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
Elton John, Mary J. Blige
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Don't wish it away Don't look at it like it's forever Between you and me I could honestly say That things can only get better And while I'm away Dust out the demons inside And it won't be long before you and me run To the place in our hearts where we hide And I guess that's why they call it the blues Time on my hands could be time spent with you Laughing like children, living like lovers Rolling like thunder under the covers And I guess that's why they call it the blues Just stare into space Picture my face in your hands Live for each second without hesitation And never forget I'm your man Wait on me girl Cry in the night if it helps But more than ever I simply love you More than I love life itself
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Written by: Bernie Taupin, Davey Johnstone, Elton John
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date Fact"I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" was released in April 1983 as part of Elton John's album "Too Low for Zero".
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Chart Performance FactThe song quickly became a hit, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Lyric FactThe lyrics of the song were developed by Bernie Taupin, Elton John's long-term writing partner. They are seen to encapsulate powerful emotions of longing and enduring love.
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Collaboration FactStevie Wonder contributed a harmonica solo to the song, making it one of the rare occasions when Elton John collaborated with another major artist.
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Music Video FactThe song's music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, features a young Adrian Lyne and future Academy Award nominee Juliette Lewis.
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Record Fact"I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" remained Elton John's biggest solo hit of the 1980s, staying 21 weeks on chart in the US, the longest residency of any of his songs.
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Rework Version FactThe song was reworked and captured live at Madison Square Garden in October 2000, featuring Mary J. Blige.
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Song Meanings FactThe song encompasses themes of longing and distance in relationships. It reflects the sorrowful dissent into blues when one’s lover isn't nearby.
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Album FactThe album "Too Low for Zero" is considered as one of the most critically acclaimed albums of Elton John's career, with the song being one of the signature tracks.
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Performance FactThe song is often performed live by Elton John and it forms a part of his famous "Red Piano Shows" in Las Vegas.
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Grammy FactAlthough the song didn't win any awards, it contributed significantly to Elton John's Grammy Legend award in 2001.
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Awareness FactThe song was incorporated into Elton John's AIDS benefit concert agenda, throwing light on the social cause the singer passionately contributes to.
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