Miss Celie's Blues
Brody Buster, Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones
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Sister, You've been on my mind Sister, we're two of a kind So sister, I'm keepin' my eyes on you I betcha think I don't know nothin' But singin' the blues Oh sister, have I got news for you I'm somethin' I hope you think That you're somethin' too Oh, Scufflin', I been up that lonesome road And I seen a lot of suns goin' down Oh, but trust me No low life's gonna run me around So let me tell you somethin' sister Remember your name No twister, Gonna steal your stuff away My sister Sho' ain't got a whole lot of time So shake your shimmy, Sister 'Cause honey this 'shug Is feelin' fine
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Written by: QUINCY JONES, ROD TEMPERTON, LIONEL B., JR. RICHIE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Composer"Miss Celie's Blues" was composed by Quincy Jones, a legendary American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, and arranger.
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CollaborationThe song was co-written by Quincy Jones with Rod Temperton and Lionel Richie – two equally celebrated musicians.
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Movie FeatureThis beautiful composition is taken from the 1985 hit motion picture "The Color Purple" directed by Steven Spielberg.
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NominationsThe song was nominated in the Best Original Song category at the 58th Academy Awards in 1986.
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Unique BlendThe lyrics of "Miss Celie's Blues" are written in an unusual mix of English and Swahili, providing a multicultural blend to the composition.
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Grammy AwardsQuincy Jones, the composer of "Miss Celie's Blues" has won a record 28 Grammy Awards during his career, further lending credibility to the quality of the song.
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Based on a CharacterThe song is named after the main character, Celie, in Alice Walker's Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel "The Color Purple," which also served as the source material for the movie.
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Singer"Miss Celie's Blues" was sung by Tata Vega in the movie "The Color Purple". Despite not being the original singer, Tata Vega’s soulful rendition of the song showcased her vocal prowess and made the song even more popular.
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Connection with the StoryThe song serves as both a lament and a beacon of hope for Celie, the protagonist of "The Color Purple," encapsulating her struggles, growth, and resilience.
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Inspirational Role"Miss Celie's Blues" continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world with its soulful melody and emotive lyrics.
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