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1929 song copyrighted by Harry Akst and Grant Clarke; popularized by Eddie Cochran and Cher From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Am I Blue?" is a 1929 song composed by Harry Akst (music) and Grant Clarke (lyrics),[1] then featured in four films that year, most notably with Ethel Waters in the movie On with the Show.[citation needed][lower-alpha 1] 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 will enter the public domain on January 1, 2025.[lower-alpha 2]
"Am I Blue" | ||||
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Single by Eddie Cochran | ||||
A-side | "Drive In Show" | |||
Released | 1957 | |||
Recorded | May–August 1957, Gold Star Studios | |||
Genre | Rockabilly | |||
Label | Liberty 55087 | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Simon Jackson | |||
Eddie Cochran singles chronology | ||||
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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:
"Am I Blue?" | ||||
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Single by Cher | ||||
from the album Bittersweet White Light | ||||
B-side | "How Long Has This Been Going On" | |||
Released | 1973 | |||
Recorded | 1973 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:47 | |||
Label | MCA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Clarke, Akst | |||
Producer(s) | ||||
Cher singles chronology | ||||
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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.
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