Bluer Than Blue
Michael Johnson
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After you go I can catch up on my reading After you go I'll have a lot more time for sleeping And when you're gone it looks like things Are gonna be a lot easier Life will be a breeze, you know I really should be glad But I'm bluer than blue Sadder than sad You're the only light This empty room has ever had Life without you is gonna be Bluer than blue After you go I'll have a lot more room in my closet After you go I'll stay out all night long if I feel like it And when you're gone I can run through the house screaming And no one will ever hear me I really should be glad But I'm bluer than blue Sadder than sad You're the only light This empty room has ever had Life without you is gonna be Bluer than blue I don't have to miss no TV shows I can start my whole life over Change the numbers on my telephone But the nights will sure be colder, and I'm Bluer than blue Sadder than sad You're the only light This empty room has ever had Life without you is gonna be Bluer than blue Bluer than blue
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Bluer Than Blue" is a song recorded by American pop and country singer Michael Johnson. It was released in 1978. This song was his first hit.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100 and was also a number one hit on the Adult Contemporary chart, where it stayed for three weeks.
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Song Certification"Bluer Than Blue" was certified Gold by the RIAA on July 13, 1978, making it Johnson's highest-certified song.
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Writer's IdentityThe song was written by Randy Goodrum, who is known for penning lines for other popular artists such as Steve Perry and DeBarge.
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Album Inclusion"Bluer Than Blue" appeared on Johnson's fourth album, "The Michael Johnson Album." This album primarily consisted of pop-oriented tracks.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is primarily classified as a pop song, but it is also listed under the soft rock and country genres.
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Emotional Spectrum"Bluer Than Blue" is known for its melancholic tone. In the lyrics, Johnson depicts his loneliness and sadness after a break-up.
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Groundbreaking AchievementWhen "Bluer Than Blue" topped the Adult Contemporary chart, it marked the first time a song with a single lead vocal line reached number one without any background vocals.
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Later SuccessAfter the success of "Bluer Than Blue," Michael Johnson went on to have several more hits on both the pop and country charts.
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Cover VersionsThe song has since been covered by several other artists, including Tommy Emmanuel and Nancy Wilson, demonstrating its lasting popularity.
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Copyright DisputeIn the late 2000s, there was a copyright infringement case involving the song where the judge ruled in favor of Johnson and Goodrum, recognizing their songwriting contributions.
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Soundtrack FeatureThe song was used in the soundtrack for the film "The Break-Up" starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston, bringing it to a new generation of listeners.
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