Am I Blue?

In this article, we will explore the fascinating history of Am I Blue?, exploring its origins, its impact on today's society, and its evolution over time. From its beginnings to the present, Am I Blue? has played a crucial role in various aspects of human life, from politics to culture, technology and science. Throughout these pages, we will examine the many facets of Am I Blue?, from its most controversial aspects to its most notable contributions, with the aim of fully understanding the importance of Am I Blue? in the contemporary world.

Sheet music cover, 1929

"Am I Blue?" is a 1929 song composed by Harry Akst (music) and Grant Clarke (lyrics),[1] and published by M. Witmark & Sons. It was featured in four films that year, most notably with Ethel Waters in the movie On with the Show.[citation needed][a] It has appeared in 42 movies,[citation needed] most recently Funny Lady, The Cotton Club and Downton Abbey: A New Era, and has become a standard covered by numerous artists. As a work from 1929 with its copyright renewed it has entered the public domain as of January 1, 2025.[b]

Eddie Cochran version

"Am I Blue"
Single by Eddie Cochran
A-side"Drive In Show"
Released1957
RecordedMay–August 1957, Gold Star Studios
GenreRockabilly
LabelLiberty 55087
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Simon Jackson
Eddie Cochran singles chronology
"One Kiss"
(1957) 		"Am I Blue"
(1957) 		"Twenty Flight Rock"
(1957)

Eddie Cochran, an early performer of rock and roll music, also recorded his version of "Am I Blue" sometime between May and August 1957. It was released on the B-side of Liberty Records single 55087. The A-side was "Drive In Show" which rose to number 82 on the Billboard charts.

Personnel used in the recording session:

Cher version

"Am I Blue?"
Single by Cher
from the album Bittersweet White Light
B-side"How Long Has This Been Going On"
Released1973
Recorded1973
GenrePop
Length3:47
LabelMCA
Songwriter(s)Clarke, Akst
Producer(s)
Cher singles chronology
"Don't Hide Your Love"
(1973) 		"Am I Blue?"
(1973) 		"Half-Breed"
(1973)

American singer-actress Cher recorded and released "Am I Blue" in 1973. It was released as the first and only single from her album of standards, Bittersweet White Light. It missed the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Other versions

Notes

  1. ^ Ethel Waters' 1929 single "Am I Blue?" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007.
  2. ^ Numerous renewals in the 1956 catalogs including R1708l4

References

  1. ^ Bloom, Ken (1996). American Song: the complete musical theatre companion. New York: Schirmer Books. p. 1087. ISBN 0028704843.
  2. ^ Columbia Records in the 36500 to 36999 series
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