I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues

Elton John

About I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues

"I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" is a song by English singer Elton John, with music by John and Davey Johnstone and lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It is the first single from John's hugely successful 17th studio album Too Low for Zero. In the United States, it became one of John's biggest hits of the 1980s, holding at #2 for four weeks on the Adult Contemporary chart, and reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song features Stevie Wonder on harmonica. The song received largely favourable reviews, with Bill Janovitz of AllMusic declaring the song "likely to stand the test of time as a standard. " 


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2002
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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

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

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

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

And I guess that's why they call it the blues
And I guess that's why they call it the blues

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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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Written by: Bernie Taupin, Davey Johnstone, Elton John

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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".
Chart Performance Fact
The 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.
Lyric Fact
The 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.
Collaboration Fact
Stevie Wonder contributed a harmonica solo to the song, making it one of the rare occasions when Elton John collaborated with another major artist.
Music Video Fact
The song's music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, features a young Adrian Lyne and future Academy Award nominee Juliette Lewis.
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.
Rework Version Fact
The song was reworked and captured live at Madison Square Garden in October 2000, featuring Mary J. Blige.
Song Meanings Fact
The song encompasses themes of longing and distance in relationships. It reflects the sorrowful dissent into blues when one’s lover isn't nearby.
Album Fact
The 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.
Performance Fact
The song is often performed live by Elton John and it forms a part of his famous "Red Piano Shows" in Las Vegas.
Grammy Fact
Although the song didn't win any awards, it contributed significantly to Elton John's Grammy Legend award in 2001.
Awareness Fact
The 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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