Misty Blue

Dorothy Moore

About Misty Blue

"Misty Blue" is a song written by Bob Montgomery that has been recorded and made commercially successful by several music artists. Although Montgomery wrote the song for a different artist in mind, it was brought first to the attention of Wilma Burgess in 1966. It was subsequently recorded by Eddy Arnold the following year, whose version became more successful. A decade later, R&B artist Dorothy Moore released the highest-charting version of the song and it reached the top ten in several different radio formats. Following Moore's revival of the track, numerous artists re-covered the tune, including country artist Billie Jo Spears. Spears's version would also go on to become a successful single release. Numerous other artists and musicians of different genres have recorded their own versions of "Misty Blue". The song is now considered both a country music and R&B standard. 


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Oh, it's been such a long, long time
Looks like I'd get you off my mind
But I can't
Just the thought of you (just the thought of you)
Turns my whole world misty blue (misty blue)

Oh honey, just the mention of your name (just your name)
Turns the flicker to a flame
Listen to me good, baby
I think of the things we used to do
And my whole world turns misty blue (misty blue)

Ooh baby, I should forget you
Heaven knows I tried (heaven knows I tried)
Baby, when I say that I'm glad we're through
Deep in my heart I know I've lied
I've lied, I've lied (just the thought of you, misty blue)

Ooh honey, it's been such a long, long time
Looks like I'd get you off my mind
But I can't
Just the thought of you, my love (just the thought of you)
My whole world turns misty blue (misty blue)

Ooh, oh, I can't, oh, I can't
Oh, I can't forget you
My whole world turns misty blue (misty blue)
Ooh, oh, my love
My whole world turns misty blue (misty blue)
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, I can't forget you
My whole world turns misty blue (misty blue)

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Dorothy Moore

Dorothy Moore (born 13 October 1946, Jackson, Mississippi) is an American pop, R&B, and soul singer best known for her 1976 hit song, "Misty Blue". more »

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Written by: Bob Montgomery

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8 facts about this song

Misty Blue" Original Release
The original version of "Misty Blue" was first recorded by Wilma Burgess in 1966. It was released as a country song and climbed up to the fourth spot on the Billboard “Hot Country Singles” chart.
Misty Blue" Songwriter
The song was written by the well-known songwriter Bob Montgomery. Montgomery had already established a reputation for penning hits for artists like Buddy Holly.
Misty Blue" Eddy Arnold Version
In 1967, country music icon Eddy Arnold released his own version of "Misty Blue". His interpretation reached the third position on the Billboard “Hot Country Singles” charts and 57 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Misty Blue" Billie Jo Spears Version
In 1976, country singer Billie Jo Spears covered "Misty Blue". Despite the song's popularity in the country scene, her rendition did not meet the success of Burgess or Arnold's versions.
Misty Blue" Dorothy Moore Transformative Cover
Dorothy Moore transformed "Misty Blue" from a country song into a soul song in 1976. Her rendition reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the R&B charts. Internationally, it landed at number 5 in the UK Singles chart.
Grammy Nomination
Dorothy Moore's soul rendition of "Misty Blue" was so successful that it earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Misty Blue" Notable Covers
This song has been covered by numerous artists from different genres, including soul singer Mary J. Blige, country artist Engelbert Humperdinck, and reggae musician Errol Dunkley, proving its cross-genre appeal.
Continuing Popularity
Despite being over fifty years old, "Misty Blue" continues to be popular, with Dorothy Moore's version alone having been streamed millions of times on Spotify.

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