When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again

Bill Monroe

About When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again

"When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again" is a song written by Wiley Walker and Gene Sullivan in 1940. They first recorded it in 1941. It has been recorded by Cindy Walker, Cliffie Stone, Elvis Presley, Sammi Smith, the Statler Brothers, Hank Thompson, Emmylou Harris, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddy Arnold, Jim Reeves, Bill Monroe, and Merle Haggard, among others. On January 6, 1957, Presley sang it in front of an audience estimated at 50 million viewers, as part of his third and last appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. The song was included in Presley's album Elvis. 


Year:
1967
62 
#2

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Memories that linger in my heart
Memories that make my heart grow cold
Maybe we can live again, sweetheart
And my blue moon again will turn to gold

When my blue moon turns to gold again
And the rainbow turns the clouds away
When my blue moon turns to gold again
You'll be back within my arms to stay

The castles we built of dreams together
Are the sweetest stories ever told
But in my dreams they live again, sweetheart
And my blue moon again will turn to gold

When my blue moon turns to gold again
And the rainbow turns the clouds away
When my blue moon turns to gold again
You'll be back within my arms to stay

When my blue moon turns to gold again
And the rainbow turns the clouds away
When my blue moon turns to gold again
You'll be back within my arms to stay

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Bill Monroe

William Smith Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American musician who created the style of music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as The Father of Bluegrass. more »

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Written by: GENE SULLIVAN, WILEY WALKER

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again" is a classic western song written by Wiley Walker and Gene Sullivan in 1940.
Bill Monroe's Version
Performing it in a bluegrass style, Bill Monroe released his version of "When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again" as part of his "Country Music Hall of Fame: Bill Monroe" album.
Eddy Arnold's Rendition
Eddy Arnold is one of the few artists who turned this song into a hit. He covered "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again" twice in his career, once in 1945 and again in 1959.
Elvis Presley and the Song
Elvis Presley's rendition of the song was included on his eponymous second studio album, "Elvis" in 1956. The album hit number one on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.
Merle Haggard's Cover
Merle Haggard also performed this song apart from his typical country and western style, renditioning it in a rockabilly style in the album "Roots, Volume 1."
The Statler Brothers' Version
In their live performance album "The Statler Brothers Show", The Statler Brothers also covered "When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again", giving the song a distinct country gospel touch.
Chart Performance
The song was one of the most popular pieces of music in the mid-1950s and it charted several times in different renditions, with the Eddy Arnold's version even topping the country charts in 1947.
Elvis Presley's TV Performances
Elvis performed "When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again" on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956 and his 1968 comeback special.
Incorporation in Compilation Albums
The song has been included in various anthology and compilation albums by the various artists, further enhancing its popularity with successive generations.
The Song's Influence
Over the years, "When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again" remains heavily influential, serving as an inspiration for many artists and helping to shape the country and western music genre.

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