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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. "more »
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- 1987
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Don't wish it awayDon't look at it like it's foreverBetween you and me I could honestly sayThat things can only get betterAnd while I'm awayDust out the demons insideAnd it won't be long before you and me runTo the place in our hearts where we hideAnd I guess that's why they call it the bluesTime on my hands could be time spent with youLaughing like children, living like loversRolling like thunder under the coversAnd I guess that's why they call it the bluesJust stare into spacePicture my face in your handsLive for each second without hesitationAnd never forget I'm your manWait on me girlCry in the night if it helpsBut more than ever I simply love youMore than I love life itselfAnd I guess that's why they call it the bluesTime on my hands could be time spent with youLaughing like children, living like loversRolling like thunder under the coversAnd I guess that's why they call it the bluesWait on me girlCry in the night if it helpsBut more than ever I simply love youMore than I love life itselfAnd I guess that's why they call it the bluesTime on my hands could be time spent with youLaughing like children, living like loversRolling like thunder under the coversAnd I guess that's why they call it the bluesAnd I guess that's why they call it the bluesAnd 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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Rock
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Blues Rock,
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Written by: Bernie Taupin, Davey Johnstone, Elton John
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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 FactThe 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 FactThe 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 FactStevie 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 FactThe 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 FactThe song was reworked and captured live at Madison Square Garden in October 2000, featuring Mary J. Blige. |
Song Meanings FactThe song encompasses themes of longing and distance in relationships. It reflects the sorrowful dissent into blues when one’s lover isn't nearby. |
Album FactThe 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 FactThe song is often performed live by Elton John and it forms a part of his famous "Red Piano Shows" in Las Vegas. |
Grammy FactAlthough the song didn't win any awards, it contributed significantly to Elton John's Grammy Legend award in 2001. |
Awareness FactThe 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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