Song about the colour Blue

Little Pixie · 09-09-2021, 11:17 AM

Hello all,

I'm trying to find a song that from what I can remember talks about what the colour blue is like. I know I don't have the correct words but I think it went something like, "Blue is the deepest of colours/Blue is the colour of lovers/
Without wanting to offend, it sounds like quite a whiney song (in the way it's sung) so not a folk song or ballard or up tempo as such. I thought it might have been sung by an American rock pop band like Ugly Kid Joe but it might have been earlier than that and by a single artist. The singer is male if that helps but any suggestions or info anyone has is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance

Guybrush · 09-09-2021, 11:26 AM

In before "I'm blue daba-dee daba-die".

First things I thought of was Joni Mitchell and Kate Bush.

But from your description (Ugly Kid Joe), I would guess not.

Little Pixie · 09-09-2021, 01:55 PM

Ahhh Guybrush! Thanks for trying anyway : )

bob_32_116 · 09-09-2021, 02:11 PM

Not to burst anyone's bubble, but I don't believe that either Kate Bush or Joni Mitchell is male.

Guybrush · 09-09-2021, 02:41 PM

Maybe some guy could've covered them

Little Pixie · 09-10-2021, 03:25 AM

I agree it might have been a cover. In terms of similar ish sounding songs, think Mellow Yellow by Donovan (I think!) Which is why it could be a cover and originally recorded earlier than a band like Ugly Kid Joe.

Lisnaholic · 09-10-2021, 06:44 AM

This is the first song that I thought of, but now I realise that it covers most of the rainbow:-

I'm also guessing that John Boulter isn't a member of Ugly Kid Joe

Guybrush · 09-10-2021, 07:19 AM

Perhaps it was an Ugly Kid Joe version of Blue Moon?

Lisnaholic · 09-10-2021, 08:02 AM

Haha. That's quite a wild version, Guybrush -but I think, predictably, that I prefer Dylan's Self Portrait version.

Another "Blue" song, that comes with lyrics in case you want to sing along

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Guybrush · 09-10-2021, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

Haha. That's quite a wild version, Guybrush -but I think, predictably, that I prefer Dylan's Self Portrait version.

Yes, there are better versions

I checked out Dylan and it ain't bad! I also like Ella Fitzgerald's.

Thinking of Ella Fitzgerald and jazz again reminds me of this swing revival song from the Squirrel Nut Zippers.

It could've been covered by Ugly Kid Joe perhaps?

edit:

Also, forgot to mention. Football anthems? Yuuck!

09-09-2021, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Little Pixie Groupie Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 4	Song about the colour Blue Hello all, I'm trying to find a song that from what I can remember talks about what the colour blue is like. I know I don't have the correct words but I think it went something like, "Blue is the deepest of colours/Blue is the colour of lovers/ Without wanting to offend, it sounds like quite a whiney song (in the way it's sung) so not a folk song or ballard or up tempo as such. I thought it might have been sung by an American rock pop band like Ugly Kid Joe but it might have been earlier than that and by a single artist. The singer is male if that helps but any suggestions or info anyone has is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Last edited by Little Pixie; 09-09-2021 at 11:29 AM. Reason: Spelling mistake

09-09-2021, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	In before "I'm blue daba-dee daba-die". First things I thought of was Joni Mitchell and Kate Bush. But from your description (Ugly Kid Joe), I would guess not. __________________ Something Completely Different

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	Maybe some guy could've covered them __________________ Something Completely Different

09-10-2021, 06:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	This is the first song that I thought of, but now I realise that it covers most of the rainbow:- I'm also guessing that John Boulter isn't a member of Ugly Kid Joe __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	Perhaps it was an Ugly Kid Joe version of Blue Moon? __________________ Something Completely Different

09-09-2021, 01:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Little Pixie Groupie Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 4	Ahhh Guybrush! Thanks for trying anyway : )

09-09-2021, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
bob_32_116 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 32S 116E Posts: 324	Not to burst anyone's bubble, but I don't believe that either Kate Bush or Joni Mitchell is male.

09-10-2021, 03:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Little Pixie Groupie Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 4	I agree it might have been a cover. In terms of similar ish sounding songs, think Mellow Yellow by Donovan (I think!) Which is why it could be a cover and originally recorded earlier than a band like Ugly Kid Joe.

09-10-2021, 08:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	Haha. That's quite a wild version, Guybrush -but I think, predictably, that I prefer Dylan's Self Portrait version. Another "Blue" song, that comes with lyrics in case you want to sing along :- __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953