Mr._Blue

Mr. Blue

Mr. Blue

1959 single by The Fleetwoods

For the Electric Light Orchestra song, see Mr. Blue Sky.

"Mr. Blue" is a popular song written by DeWayne Blackwell[2] that was a hit for The Fleetwoods, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1959,[3] giving the group its second chart-topping hit of the year. Roy Lanham played guitar on the track, and Si Zentner played the trombone.

Quick Facts Single by The Fleetwoods, from the album ...

Chart positions

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References

  1. [1]
    Breihan, Tom (February 13, 2018). "The Number Ones: The Fleetwoods' "Mr. Blue"". Stereogum. Retrieved June 6, 2023. 'Mr. Blue' was more a product of the pop-star studio system, and it wasn't nearly as good of a fit.
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    "BMI | Repertoire Search". Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
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    Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits: Eighth Edition. Record Research. p. 230.
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    Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 208.
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    "Billboard Hot 100 60th Anniversary Interactive Chart". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
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    Joe Meek, Telstar: The Hits of Joe Meek, Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., London, 2006
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    "DAVID MACBETH | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved May 4, 2021.


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