Love Is Blue 1967
After a less than encouraging stint on the Mercury label in the mid-'60s, traditional pop (i.e. Easy listening) vocalist had returned to his former home, Columbia Records. Once back, they gave him the JonMat Records vanity imprint for his output. (1968) is a typical long-player for the time, as the singer doles out readings of then-concurrent popular chart hits, with a few classics mixed in. Adding immeasurably to the project's overall sound are arrangements by -- who had also contributed to the artist's previous long-playing collection, (1967). Enthusiasts of are treated to his singular vocal styling applied to a host of familiar material -- most of which doesn't stray too far from the originals or hit versions.
While certainly not depicted or portrayed as a 'concept' or tribute album, nearly half of the platter contains songs penned by the formidable team of. These include the opener 'I Say a Little Prayer' -- with a slight lyrical alteration from '.put on my makeup.' To '.get shaved and set up.' -- as well as 'The Look of Love,' 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart,' and 'Walk on By.' -- who was supplying chart-toppers to the likes of the and -- is the source for 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix.'
Love Is Blue Original
Falling in Love Again (Can't Help It), Happy Talk, Love Is Blue, Holiday, Dindi, Who Needs You, When I Look in Your Eyes, Walk in the Park, Small Talk, Snow, It's Hard To Say Goodbye. Claudine Longet:Love Is Blue (1968) Edit. VisualEditor History Talk (0) Share. Love Is Blue. Love Is Blue Album by Vicky. Love Is Blue Sunshine Boy Tell Me A Taste of Honey Dream Boy Who Can Tell Give Me Back My Heartaches Massachusetts Dance with Me Until Tomorrow Give Me Your Hand External links Amazon: search for Vicky • Love Is Blue Last.fm: search for Vicky • Love Is Blue. 1967 Austria » 1967 - Luxembourg. Placing: 4th (17 points) Other versions: French, German, Italian, Dutch: MORE INFO >> Love is blue: Blue, blue, my world is blue: Blue is my world, now I'm without you: Grey, grey, my life is grey: Cold is my heart since you went away. Gone, gone, the love we knew: Blue is my world, now I'm without you.