Lady Blue

Leon Russell

About Lady Blue

"Lady Blue" is the 1975 hit love song by singer-songwriter Leon Russell. It was a track on his LP album, Will O' the Wisp. The song reached number 14 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 on Nov. 1, 1975. The first live play of the song in a concert was by George Benson on September 30, 1977 at The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA. Edgar Winter and Leon Russell performed Lady Blue live on July 28, 1987 at Hunts in Burlington, VT.


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1976
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Well you're showing me a different side
Even asked if the flame has died
You're getting used to me baby
But you just a-wait and see lady
'Cause I've been in love before 
And I love you a whole lot more
So if you want it to be real good to you
When I'm layin' here makin' love to you
Listen real close to me baby
I want to get it straight right now oh baby
'Cause I love you more and more and more
Lady blue

Sad lady, blue lady
Sing me a love song
I just want you to know that I love you 
More and more and more and more

So if you want it to be real good to you
When I'm layin' here makin' love to you
Listen real close to me baby

You just a wait and see lady
I got a whole lot of love to give you
I got a whole life to spend if you'll just 
Let me sing sweet love songs

Lady blue, oh sing a love song
Lady blue

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Leon Russell

Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges April 2, 1942) is an American musician and songwriter, who has recorded as a session musician, sideman, and maintained a solo career in music. more »

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15 facts about this song

Artist Origin
"Lady Blue" is a song by Leon Russell, an American musician, popular in genres like rock, country, pop, blues, and gospel.
Release Year
The song was released in the year 1975.
Album Affiliation
"Lady Blue" is included in Leon Russell's 1975 album "Will O' the Wisp".
Chart Ranking
It became one of Leon Russell's two top ten Billboard hits, peaking at number 14 in 1975.
Song Genre
"Lady Blue" is categorized in the pop-rock genre with elements of country and soul.
Songwriting
The lyrics of "Lady Blue" were written by Leon Russell himself.
Production
Denny Cordell and Leon Russell jointly produced the song.
Length
The song has a duration of approximately 3:31 minutes.
Influence
The song reflected Russell's elegant, refined style and embodies his place in contemporary popular music in the mid-70s.
Covers
"Lady Blue" has been covered by the country music artist Gary Morris, whose version reached number one on the country charts in 1984.
Recognition
Russell's version of "Lady Blue" was given an acclaimed recognition by acclaimedmusic.net in 2010.
Band Personnel
The original version of the song features musicians like Jim Horn on the saxophone, Carl Radle on bass, and others.
Song Theme
The song "Lady Blue" is a touching, romantic ballad.
Live Performance
"Lady Blue" was frequently included in Russell's concert performance repertoire, appearing on several live albums.
Legacy
Despite the passing of Leon Russell in 2016, 'Lady Blue' continues to receive airplay, and it is considered as one of Russell's most important contributions to pop music.

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