Blue Moon

Elvis Presley

About Blue Moon

"Blue Moon of Kentucky" is a waltz written in 1945 by bluegrass musician Bill Monroe and recorded by his band, the Blue Grass Boys. The song has since been recorded by many artists, including Elvis Presley. In 2003, the song was chosen to be added to the United States Library of Congress National Recording Registry.


Year:
1956
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Blue moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own

Blue moon
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a pray for
Someone I really could care for

Blue moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own

Blue moon
Without a love of my own

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

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12 facts about this song

RELEASE DATE
"Blue Moon" by Elvis Presley was officially released on August 19, 1956.
ALBUM
The song is part of Elvis Presley's debut studio album, also titled "Elvis Presley."
COVER VERSION
Elvis's version of "Blue Moon" is actually a cover. The song was originally composed by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934.
GENRE
Presley's "Blue Moon" is characterized as a mix of rock and roll, rockabilly, and pop.
RECORD LABEL
"Blue Moon" was released under the label RCA Victor.
PRODUCTION
The song was produced by Sam Phillips, the legendary record producer known for discovering Elvis Presley.
INSTRUMENTATION
In contrast to the original composition, Elvis Presley's version features a strong presence of guitar and vocals, resulting in a distinct sound.
CHART PERFORMANCE
While it's not one of his biggest hits, "Blue Moon" still gained a significant amount of popularity and is considered to be a classic Elvis tune.
UNIQUE USE
Elvis's version of "Blue Moon" was famously featured in the 1981 horror-comedy film "An American Werewolf in London."
SOUNDTRACK
His rendition of "Blue Moon" can also be found on the soundtrack to the TV mini-series, "Elvis" from 2005.
SPECIAL VERSIONS
An alternate take of the song, labeled as take 9, was released in 1985 on the compilation album "A Golden Celebration."
LYRICAL INTERPRETATION
Different from the original lyrics that express a deep longing for a lover, Elvis's version is more upbeat, reflecting his unique, carefree, and rock-n-roll influenced style.

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