A Mess Of Blues
Elvis Presley
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I just got your letter baby Too bad you can't come home I swear I'm goin' crazy Sittin' here all alone Since you're gone I got a mess of blues I ain't slept a wink since Sunday I can't eat a thing all day Every day is just blue Monday Since you've been away Since you're gone I got a mess of blues Whoops there goes a teardrop Rollin' down my face If you cry when you're in love It sure ain't no disgrace I gotta get myself together Before I lose my mind I'm gonna catch the next train goin' And leave my blues behind Since you're gone I got a mess of blues Whoops there goes a teardrop Rollin' down my face If you cry when you're in love It sure ain't no disgrace I gotta get myself together Before I lose my mind I'm gonna catch the next train goin' And leave my blues behind Since you're gone I got a mess of blues Since you're gone I got a mess of blues Since you're gone I got a mess of blues
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Written by: Jerome Pomus, Mort Shuman
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"A Mess of Blues" by Elvis Presley was released on July 19, 1960.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 32 in the United States Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album InclusionDespite being a hit, the song was never included in any of Elvis' original albums. It was first included in his compilation album "Elvis' Gold Records Volume 4".
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Songwriter"A Mess of Blues" was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, two standout songwriters of the 50s and 60s era.
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Studio RecordingThe song was recorded on March 20, 1960 at RCA's Studio B in Nashville.
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B-side"A Mess of Blues" was actually the B-side of the single "It's Now or Never", which was one of Presley's biggest hits.
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GenreThe song is a blend of blues and pop music, showcasing Presley's unique versatility as a singer.
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Re-RecordingElvis re-recorded "A Mess of Blues" in June 1968 at Western Recorders in Burbank, California during the sessions for his NBC-TV Special.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including The Status Quo, who released it as a single in 1983. Their version reached number 15 in the UK.
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Personal SignificanceThe recording session of "A Mess of Blues" marked Presley's first Nashville session after coming back from the army.
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Live PerformancesAlthough it was a popular song, there are no known live performances of "A Mess of Blues" by Elvis Presley.
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