About the song
“Get ready to take a trip down memory lane with the timeless classic, ‘Singing the Blues’! This iconic song was written by Melvin Endsley and published in 1956. With its catchy melody and memorable lyrics, it’s no wonder it became a huge hit back in the day.
The most well-known version of the song was recorded by Guy Mitchell, which spent an impressive 10 weeks at the top of the US Billboard chart in 1956-1957. This version is still widely recognized today, thanks to its distinctive whistling intro and solo sections. But did you know that there were other chart-topping versions of the song as well? Marty Robbins, a country music legend, recorded his own version, which reached number one on the Billboard C&W Best Sellers chart for 13 weeks. Meanwhile, across the pond, Tommy Steele’s version of the song topped the UK Singles Chart for a week in 1957.
Over the years, ‘Singing the Blues’ has been covered by many artists, including Gail Davies, who took her version to the top 20 of the Hot Country Singles chart in 1983. Despite the many interpretations, the song remains a beloved classic, evoking memories of a bygone era. So sit back, relax, and let the nostalgic sounds of ‘Singing the Blues’ transport you back to a simpler time.”
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Lyrics
Well, I never felt more like singin’ the blues
‘Cause I never thought that I’d ever lose
Your love dear, why’d you do me this way?
Well, I never felt more like cryin’ all night
‘Cause everythin’s wrong, and nothin’ ain’t right
Without you, you got me singin’ the blues.
The moon and stars no longer shine
The dream is gone I thought was mine
There’s nothin’ left for me to do
But cry-why-why-why over you (cry over you)
Well, I never felt more like runnin’ away
But why should I go ’cause I couldn’t stay
Without you, you got me singin’ the blues.
Well, I never felt more like singin’ the blues
‘Cause I never thought that I’d ever lose
Your love dear, why’d you do me this way?
Well, I never felt more like cryin’ all night
‘Cause everythin’s wrong, and nothin’ ain’t right
Without you, you got me singin’ the blues.
Oh, the moon and stars no longer shine
The dream is gone I thought was mine
There’s nothin’ left for me to do
But cry-why-why-why over you (cry over you)
Well, I never felt more like runnin’ away
But why should I go ’cause I couldn’t stay
Without you, you got me singin’ the blues