California Blue
Roy Orbison
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Working all day And the sun don't shine Trying to get by And I'm just killin' time I feel the rain Fall the whole night through Far away from you California blue California blue Dreaming all alone Nothing else to do California blue Everyday I pray I'll be on my way Saving love for you California blue One sunny day I'll get back again Somehow, someway But I don't know when California blue California blue Living my life With you on my mind Thinking of things That I left far behind It's been so long Doing all I can do To get back to you California blue California blue Dreaming all alone Nothing else to do California blue Everyday I pray I'll be on my way Saving love for you California blue One sunny day I'll get back again Somehow, someway But I don't know when California blue California blue Still missing you California blue Still missing you California blue Still missing you California blue
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Written by: Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"California Blue" was released in January 1989 as a single from Roy Orbison's posthumous album "Mystery Girl."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Orbison's most successful songs in the UK.
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Album ContributionsThe song was one of the contributing factors to "Mystery Girl" reaching number 5 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing how popular and well-received it was by fans.
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Production Team"California Blue" was co-written and produced by Jeff Lynne, who was a member of the Electric Light Orchestra and a significant collaborator of Orbison during the 1980s.
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Video CreationA music video for "California Blue" was created posthumously, featuring shots of Orbison before his death as well as footage of California.
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GenreThe song has been classified as a pop-rock ballad, keeping Orbison's signature style of powerful vocals with a melancholic undertone.
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Musical Elements"California Blue" features jangly guitar riffs, which are typical elements of Lynne's production style. The backing vocals and strings give it a lush, rich sound.
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Retrospective PraiseThe song is often highlighted by critics as a highlight of the "Mystery Girl" album, and it is praised for its warm and effortless melody.
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Song MeaningThe song is about a longing for California, suggesting a sense of homesickness or yearning for the west coast state.
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LegacyEven though Orbison didn't live to see "California Blue" reach its peak success, the song has endured as a beloved track in his discography, and is frequently played on radio and TV.
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