The husband acknowledges being a stubborn man who doesn't often admit he's wrong. This sentimental country ditty was a number one hit on the country charts in 1988. Hope you're doing well. She won a Grammy for it. Have a wonderful week. If you are going on a date, never wear yellow. My dominant colour was Blue, but the cop-out way "the experts" used was - we are all "plaid". Elvis released this sad Christmas song as a solo in 1964, and it has since become a standard around the holidays. There … Have a great week! It's all physics! These are songs you know or may know, and not obscure album tracks. This 2013 Christmas duet owes its existence to the miracle of technology. My favourite colour? The effect is seamless and her addition beautifully enhances the tune's emotionality. Don't be blue! Where did it come from? Below are all the songs making the playlist so far in alphabetical order for 2017. He asks whether she is happy in her new life and promises to be there for her without judgment when the stars go blue—that is, when she is sad, lonely, or wishes for another path in life. Hope all is well with you in the windy city! Have a wonderful weekend! And, by the way, did you see the film "Blue Velvet"? Have a happy week! ----- … Love the Elvis songs. Note that song titles beginning with symbols, numerals or parentheses are at the beginning of the A-B list. I guess you're related to my husband? Shyron - This one was a little different in that the song had to have "Blue" in the title. Of course, all the chart hits are here. But, I was affected by these colour theory and considered myself Blue. Men don't always fall in love with princesses. Nothing, what I call, off-colours. The first is a 1958 country song by Bill Mack called "Blue" which LeAnn Rimes notably covered in 1996. Furthermore, I was intrigued by the idea of Periwinkle Mountain. I even wrote one hub about being blue (please don't read, it's not worth even my time) and then half a year later, I wrote about transformation to Orange. Ordered by date. Hot Rap Songs is a record chart published by the music industry magazine Billboard which ranks the most popular hip hop songs in the United States. Clive - Wait what? I've been doing locations (states, maybe cities at some point) and will certainly include it then. Name your favourite person. As a result, many corporate logos use blue to persuade potential customers about the value of their brand, including Dell, AT&T, GM, Ford, United Airlines, British Airways, Pfizer, and Volkwagen. I thought of the Bobby Vinton and Willie Nelson ones right away. This is a guy who absolutely loves his shoes, tacky as they might look to you and me. Isn't falling in love wonderful? Listen to SONGS WITH COLOURS IN THE TITLE in full in the Spotify app. Also, I added your song suggestion and since Eiffel 65 didn't have any other US Top 40 Billboard Hot 100 songs to chart other than the song you mentioned, I also included them on the article/playlist of one-hit wonders of the 1990s. And, yet, there is one theory that is not a theory as such, because it's science. Answer: Although a search did not reveal a 100% match for your description, I was able to find two options that may be it. In the 2000s, each chart's "week ending" date was the Saturday of the following two weeks. Thanks for the song suggestion, however. Ah, freedom! You are encouraging me to really know more songs with your hubs. Only 8% of the world's population has blue eyes, and DNA research indicates that every single one of them originates from the same ancestor. If you want to be noticed and liked, wear red. Fresh water, food and air. Sometimes they love really cool working-class women, like the one in this 2013 pop song. Now my hair has turned to silverAll my life I've loved in vainI can see her star in heavenBlue eyes crying in the rain. For home decor, I prefer fall colours. Answer: There was a song in 1996 by Dishwalla called "Counting Blue Cars." "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" is about a guy Jim Croce met in the National Guard, which Jim joined to keep him out of Vietnam. Blue, grey or white - the light is the light. Hope you're doing well. By. Follow @TC_dave. Then he pours his heart out: And I'm bluer than blue, sadder than sadYou're the only light this empty room has ever hadLife without you is gonna beBluer than blue. Correction - I never watched Joe Dolan and today I did. I doubt it. I just love periwinkle. I don't have such a colour. Question: Do you know the song titled “Blue”? No one can tell me the meaning of colours without me contradicting and sending the interpreter to fact-check. Yes we know black and white are more about the absence of colour etc, but what can you do. Finally, blue tends to slow metabolism and suppress the appetite. (Good one!) I'm familiar with Moody Blues and the Blues Brothers. To be included on this popular songs list, a song with a color in the title must have received some measure of popularity since 1950, with a few very significant older songs. Then the helpful fella offers to light up her world. This one was expressed in colours and their percentages - Blue, Green, Gold and Orange. Mariamichelle via Pixabay, Free Domain, modifed by FlourishAnyway. Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Two Tribes" features British actor Patrick Allen reading extracts from a government civil defense leaflet. Maybe I am not super original, but I like bordeaux (to wear). 100 Best Songs of the 2000s From Beyonce and Lady Gaga to Radiohead and Kanye West, these are the best songs … FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 29, 2018: Frances - Thanks for stopping by! laws about morality issues, such as alcohol, make a huge but fruitless effort to gain someone's agreement, research that is not directed towards any immediate or definite commercial goal, imaginary disease afflicting police officers when they call in sick during a work stoppage or a slowdown, the stock of a large, well-established and financially sound company that has operated for many years (e.g., IBM, Coca-Cola, Disney, P&G), A special place in this man's memory is reserved for a blue-eyed beauty he once held close. From classic rock songs to slow ballads, there's a broad range of "blue" songs. Fun and informative! These are songs you know or may know, and not obscure album tracks. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 28, 2018: Nithya - Glad you enjoyed this. But my goodness, who knew that so many songs contain the word blue. The radio is turned up, and his girlfriend is by his side. The song promises retribution for acts of terrorism. Answer: The closest thing I could find was a previously unreleased Prince song that has recently been released from his vault (2018), recorded in 1990. Can you think of anymore songs with blue in the title? From patriotic American anthems to upbeat hits about the world's most popular cities, these songs with a location in the title will take you all over the map. If I had more time, I'd love to visit some of these oddly named places. The sly devil decides to make his move. Did Lana Del Ray ruin a sweet classic song or simply reinvent it? Hi Flourish....I stopped by just to see if you included, Blue Ain't Your Color," and there it was at the very top of your playlist! What a wonderful concept you captured. These are songs you know or may know, and not obscure album tracks. By the way, eating from a blue dinnerware does not suppress appetite. Those are the weak benefits of her impending absence from his life. Tweet. Blue won't be an exception. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 30, 2018: Ann - Thanks for stopping by! It was featured in the soundtrack for the movie, "Runaway Bride," and describes the searing pain of being rejected by a sweetheart. I only remembered this song because I saw it on Total Request Live and VH1 approximately 398,498,234 times in 2000. The drag in her voice makes her sound clinically depressed, even years post-breakup. The woman tells her lover that her blue eyes are so focused on him that "it's like you're freezing time." There are only two responses to something as bold as that daring offer—slap him or go home with him. However, I know that purple wig suits me quite well. * Songs with the same title are listed in order of year composed. I'm known for my unusual choice of paint colors, too, among people I allow in my house (I typically don't like visitors). Full of bravado, this 2001 country tune was one of the many patriotic songs that poured forth in the aftermath of 9/11. Linda - I bet you have a gorgeous yard with all those flowers. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on May 26, 2018: Blue Velvet and Blue Moon immediately came to mind when I saw the title of your latest article. Some of them really bring back the memories for me, too. The guy in this 2016 country song sees a lonesome lady at a bar. AMY GRANT Baby, baby I’m taken with the notion To love you with the sweetest of devotion Baby, baby My tender love will flow from The bluest sky to the deepest ocean. Linda Lum from Washington State, USA on May 25, 2018: Blue is my favorite color. Another great list from you, Flourish! Quiz by BillG38 ... Song by Opening Lyrics (2000s) 101; Song by Opening Lyrics (1970s) 94; Song by Opening Lyrics (1990s) 92; Ruined By A Letter: Albums 86; (Try eating from a blue plate or inserting a blue light in your refrigerator to help you lose weight.). He doesn't understand what keeps her hanging on in their marriage, but he's glad that once in a blue moon he does something right. He'll have more room in his closet, won't have to account for his whereabouts, and he will have complete control over the television. You are right about blue being named the favourite colour by the majority of world population. They had to be split into five pages, Someday Out Of The Blue (Theme From El Dorado), Ella Fitzgerald Featuring Harry Sweets Edison, Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American). I don't always accommodate such requests but I had it in the queue so I moved it up. Click the appropriate link below for the ones to the end of 2016. Music, Film, TV and Political News Coverage. Of course, all the chart hits are here. Clothes are easier, what you don't like - don't wear, buy a different colour next time. We can’t believe these aren’t on their top-streamed tracks. We've made this list of songs with colours in the title so you didn't have to. No, not that one. That's the description of the chemistry between the lovebirds in this 2012 rock song. Heidi - Thanks for the addition of "Blue Skies" (I added the Willie Nelson cover version). The 2005 song 'Blue Orchid' by The White Stripes was rumored to have been inspired by the breakup between band member Jack White and … The brokenhearted narrator regrets placing his trust in his former partner and claims they were just living a lie. It was released as the lead single from the album on August 21, 2000 by Maverick and Warner Bros. Records. I can't wear black close to my face - (ha-ha-ha! Regardless of what kind of eyes you're attracted to—blue eyes, brown eyes, sad eyes, Bette Davis eyes, hungry eyes or something else—why not make a fun playlist of songs about eyes? Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu) Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra: 4: Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly : Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels: 5: Crystal Blue Persuasion : Tommy James And The Shondells: 6: Blue Moon : The Marcels: 7: Mean Woman Blues : Roy Orbison: 8: Blue On Blue : Bobby Vinton: 9: Mule Skinner Blues : The Fendermen: 10: Baby Blue : The Echoes: 11: Navy Blue : Diane Renay Can you name the hit songs with BLUE in the title? I had boots, shoes, raincoat (if I ever lose enough weight, I'll be delighted to wear it again). Her interpretation is a reminiscence of heartbreak and mourning for a long lost lover. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. I have my walls painted "june bud" for 15 years and I have no intention of changing the colour. Frank Atanacio from Shelton on June 01, 2018: oh.. My Blue Heaven.. He tells her that she looks as if she hasn't had fun in a long time and that while blue looks good on a neon sign, it sure ain't her color. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clxtg2pFTQM. How many songs with names of flowers in the title can you think of? Have a great weekend, too! (Cuz if U love me) Cuz if U really love me, girl, Don't make me wait cuz I am in the mood (mood), I wanted 2 take off your inhibitions and do something taboo. Hope you're having a wonderful week! U2: 'Beautiful Day' (2000) Although "Beautiful Day" was not U2's biggest hit on initial release, peaking … While I have some left, I dye it red. Big problems require big solutions! I tried to leave off some of the more common ones. Maybe from wanting to be so different from others. Have a wonderful week! Hey, there's blue in your photo. Sadly, it was a final parting, and he's never gotten over losing her. I see it... too bad it wasn't by Ole blue eyes himself.. but whatcha gonna do? Hope your world is all blue skies! It's the color of nature—think sky and sea. It's one of those you want to play more than once with the volume turned up. My son said (out of the blue) that his favourite colour was lavender. Heidi Thorne from Chicago Area on May 29, 2018: Awesome playlist, as always! I don't see the connection, but when it comes to colours logic fails. I hope you are having a great summer. Quite a lot of the idioms were new to me. Blue eyes are the result of a genetic mutation, making blued-eyed people more light sensitive. But he made me laugh - the 1975 fashion makes him look gay, the dancing is awful and his face... let's just say, is not for close-ups. My living room is a shade of yellow and I enjoy it that way. However, he knows that when they reunite later, her eyes will be smiling. Larry - I'm always glad to see that you've stopped by. Some of those hues run purple, too. Peggy - It's got to be odd knowing that when you spot another blue-eyed person, you're related to them. Chris - Thank you for taking a look at the playlist. But to round it up - maybe my true colour is not Blue, but more of a grey-ish variety. Have a great weekend. How appropriate! In this doo-wop song from 1961, a man wishes upon the blue moon for someone to love and care for, and his prayers are answered. This was a fun article (and for once I think I can say that I recognize most of these). Flourish.....I do believe there is not a single subject matter in songs that you have not covered!! Ordered by date. "The lady stands there all alone..." I wonder why? Linda - Glad you found it entertaining! If you're missing someone you love, why not send them a playlist of songs to let them know how much you miss them? If you think another song should be included, let us know. there is another one, but its not just blue, its 'Don't it make your brown eyes blue' crystal gale I think? Jo - Thanks so much for the kind comment! Clive Williams from Jamaica on May 25, 2018: God Damn! Name your favorite color. King and Buddy Guy but also introduced us to fresh young talents like Nick Moss and Watermelon Slim that will continue to entertain us for years. Lots of "blue" in music. Bill - Thank you! More Songs With Color Titles. Test your knowledge on this music quiz and compare your score to others. . When you have a magic, magnetic attraction with someone, your eyes might as well be blind to anyone else. It is called "Get Blue. Some of the most famous might be "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash, or Elvis Presley's "Blue Suede Shoes". The narrator in this 1956 rock classic warns you not to step on his blue suede shoes but says you can do just about anything else, including: Doesn't that make you want a pair of those flashy, unusual shoes? The last choice will be purple (the colour of royalty) and the next to last will be blue. It depends, of course. There is another association between blue and a cultural phenomenon: in Russia saying "he's blue" means "he's gay" (applies only to men). Each colored square shows the number of Gold Standard songs for that genre and decade. To be included on this popular songs list, a song with a color in the title must have received some measure of popularity since 1950, with a few very significant older songs. I hope you are feeling well and aren't blue. He's going through some troubles right now, and the previous progress that he made in his life has slowed. So many songs with blue in the title. Thanks for stopping by and giving us all a chuckle. It's a good question to ask - so, blue is your favourite colour, but would you dye your hair blue? Have a terrific weekend! Have a wonderful week! Question: Who sang 1960's country song "Hey, Blue"? Reduce this list of songs to include only pop and rock hits and the biggest rock classics before 1980. Bobby Vinton made this R&B song an international chart-topper in 1963 by gushing about the soft blue velvet of his girlfriend's attire. :) Have a great weekend! Just like my birth year. I guess that describes me. Anyway, another fun article, as always. Enjoyed reading about the idioms. Have a terrific weekend. This folk rock ballad from 2002 makes it clear that narrator is in love with a woman who has just married another man. Sorted by color. Anyway, I got Blue Velvet and Song Sung Blue right off...should have gotten Elvis and his stupid shoes. She's staring at her drink, obviously dejected about a man who isn't treating her right. The couple in this 1986 love ballad has a troubled marriage. Great memories. I've added it at #78. Thousands of blues albums were released in the years between 2000 and 2009, and the decade not only brought us exciting, late-career masterpieces from blues veterans like B.B. She is working hard to return home to reunite with friends and a lifestyle that is relaxed and familiar. Does That Blue Moon Ever Shine On You, 65. She had features of both woman and child, devil and angel. So, with the hair - no, I won't dye it blue. Would more people go for blue? Elena Wills - December 24, 2020 Nice list. He loved her intensely but—here's the thing—he has no idea why she left him. Yay!! A possible addition; "Love is Blue". I think - I'm either Spring or Summer on the clothes "line", not sure. Cheers! "Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds was the only US #1 single by a female act between July 1956 and February 1958. To make a positive contribution - there is another blue song - Jo Dolan "Lady in Blue" - it was given to me as a present - something that reminded him of me. Make a song suggestion in the Comments Section below. check my avatar). I know it's not a song but there's a group called the Moody Blues who had hits in the 70s (Justin Hayward et al); they were great, as you probably know! Jo Miller from Tennessee on May 29, 2018: I love your lists, Flourish, but I also love the fact that you can keep coming up with subjects for them Always impressed. This guy has some beer in a cooler, and his convertible is humming. Let me do, do, do what I've been dreamin', don't . What a great list! I was surprised myself how many "blue" songs there were. You have a wonderful weekend, too! The Goo Goo Dolls got the title for their song "Iris" from a Country singer named Iris DeMent. Whether you're playing the 30 Day Song Challenge, or you just love a geeky list, here's some of the biggest hits with colours in the title. The data were compiled by Nielsen SoundScan based collectively on each single's weekly physical (CD, vinyl and cassette) and digital sales, airplay, and streaming. You'd be blue, too, if you were separated from the one you loved during the holidays. Have a wonderful weekend. Bill De Giulio from Massachusetts on May 25, 2018: You’ve done it again Flourish. Great list great memories. Would have covered everything...Love Elton John and Eric Clapton and another thought provoking, amusing and inventive article. Then you have "Blue Jean" by David Bowie, among many others. . The tune reminds us that with 7 billion people on the planet and growing, if we don't act now to take care of our planetary home, then there is no Planet B. If I had to pick a colour for the car - never white, grey or silver. I didn't realize that blue was such a popular colour! Do you know a song that should be on this playlist? … That's just too much blue for my black eyes! The narrator in this 1978 love ballad is a man who is about to be left by his partner, and he's trying to put a brave face on by pretending that he'll be just fine without her. Of course, all the chart hits are here. Bill - He was really serious about those shoes! Frances Metcalfe from The Limousin, France on May 29, 2018: Hi Flourish. (Come on now, really?). Somebody's feeling awfully sorry for themselves, as there's a whole lotta blame cast about in this 1999 pop tune. Amy Grant’s Baby, Baby is a sweet song, which also happens to be one of the biggest hits of her career. It's probably about harmony than anything else. But one add that I just LOVE is Ella Fitzgerald's "Blue Skies Smiling at Me," which incidentally was also covered by Willie Nelson and a host of others including Sinatra. written by: pantera182 . I love apricots, but not their colour on my wall. Although country songbird Martina McBride was just a toddler at the time of Elvis' 1968 "Comeback Special" (the source of the edited video) she was electronically inserted into the footage to create a stunning duet. Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on May 25, 2018: Some of these songs I can relate to as they bring back memories of our younger years. The 2000s were a decade of experimentation within the alternative music scene. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 10, 2018: cdnc - Thank you for the song suggestions. I love Blue Eyes by Elton John. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term "blue-skies" - from the Lyrics.com website. However, he isn't ready to give up, and he won't listen to the naysayers. Hope it's bright, not blue! I can see you when you're with him, I'm with you. Behind blue eyes, which u have on the list by Limp Bizkit, was a cover of the 1971 original by The Who. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 26, 2018: Liz - Thank you for stopping by! So, crank up the tunes and get ready to dance in your living room—nobody is around to judge you, anyway. Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly : Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels: 7: Crystal Blue Persuasion : Tommy James And The Shondells: 8: I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues : Elton John: 9: Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue : Crystal Gayle: 10: Blue Bayou : Linda Ronstadt: 11: Blue Moon : The Marcels: 12: Blue (Da Ba Dee) Eiffel 65: 13: Song Sung Blue : Neil Diamond: 14 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea. Ann Carr from SW England on May 30, 2018: Love 'Blue Moon', 'Don't it make my brown eyes blue' and of course 'Blue Suede Shoes'. There are only 6 lectures 30 min each so it is not a major time burden, but an enlightenment for life. Dora - I learned a thing or two myself with those idioms. If you think another song should be included, let us know. Once, I was "diagnosed" as Authentic Blue, you know those psychological tests - there are always four major personality types. Keep 'em comin!! Blue Collar Jane always dresses down and drives a 4-wheel-drive, but that's part of her low-key charm. If you're looking for additional sad Christmas songs, then you can find a whole list of them here! Have a wonderful weekend! People won't be people if they did not put a colour theory to the test. Instead of bucking up and thinking about the happy times, however, this couple wallows in the misery of being apart. Then he dives in with the accusations: It was you who put the clouds around meIt was you who made the tears fall downIt was you who broke my heart in piecesIt was, it was you who made my blue eyes blue. Songs With Flowers In the Title. I'm not so clever, but I watched "How Color Affects Taste - The Great Courses" (link denied, but it's on youtube). 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