Song Sung Blue
Neil Diamond
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Song sung blue Everybody knows one Song sung blue Every garden grows one Me and you are subject to the blues now and then But when you take the blues and make a song You sing them out again Sing them out again Song sung blue Weeping like a willow Song sung blue Sleeping on my pillow Funny thing, but you can sing it with a cry in your voice And before you know, it get to feeling good You simply got no choice Me and you are subject to the blues now and then But when you take the blues and make a song You sing them out again Song sung blue Weeping like a willow Song sung blue Sleeping on my pillow Funny thing, but you can sing it with a cry in your voice And before you know, it started feeling good You simply got no choice Song sung blue Song sung blue Funny thing, but you can sing it with a cry in your voice
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Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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11 facts about this song
Song Creator“Song Sung Blue” is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond in 1972.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a major hit in 1972, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Diamond's second song to do so.
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Critics' OpinionsDespite its commercial success, some critics have characterized "Song Sung Blue" as being too simplistic and repetitive.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for two Grammy Awards, including one for Song of The Year in 1973.
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Album Release“Song Sung Blue” was released on Neil Diamond's 1972 album, "Moods."
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Gold and Platinum StatusThe song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1972. In 1973, it was certified Platinum.
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Moods Album's SuccessThe "Moods" album, on which "Song Sung Blue" features, peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
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International SuccessThe song attained considerable international success, reaching number 14 in the UK Singles Chart and the top ten in several other countries.
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Song InspirationThe song's tune was inspired by Mozart's Piano Concerto #21.
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Covers and PerformancesIt has been covered by many artists including Frank Sinatra, Wayne Newton, and Bobby Darin. It has also been performed by Diamond in many of his live concerts.
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Movie Appearance“Song Sung Blue” is featured in the 2008 documentary of the same name, which follows the lives of a Neil Diamond impersonator and his wife.
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