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1975 song by Leon Russell From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Lady Blue" is the 1975 hit love song by singer–songwriter Leon Russell. It was a track on his LP album, Will O' the Wisp.
"Lady Blue" | ||||
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Single by Leon Russell | ||||
from the album Will O' the Wisp | ||||
B-side | "Laying Right Here in Heaven" | |||
Released | January 1, 1975 | |||
Genre | Blue-eyed soul[1] | |||
Length | 3:31 | |||
Label | Shelter | |||
Songwriter(s) | Leon Russell | |||
Producer(s) | Denny Cordell Leon Russell | |||
Leon Russell singles chronology | ||||
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The song reached number 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on November 1, 1975.[2][3][4]
The song featured a saxophone solo in the instrumental section.
The first live play of the song in a concert was by George Benson on September 30, 1977, at The Roxy in West Hollywood, California. His studio version reached #39 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1978. Edgar Winter and Leon Russell performed Lady Blue live on July 28, 1987, at Hunts in Burlington, Vermont.[5][6]
Chart (1975) | Peak position |
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Canadian RPM Top Singles | 44 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 14 |
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