1. Sha… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands/artists called Shades of Blue.
1. Shades of Blue was a British beat / R&B band of the 1960s that recorded their début single for Pye Records in December 1965: 'Where Did All The Good Times Go' b/w Ain't No Use (In Loving Me)'. After a two-year recording drought they signed with Decca and recorded a string of pop-psych singles under the name Toby Twirl.
2. There is also songwriter based in Cornwall, UK. The name Shades of Blue represents all the music of Mervin Hall, solo and as a duo with Barnaby Johnson on percussion, and also Studio recordings with local guest musicians. Originally from Wolverhampton, Mervin’s own distinctive musical style has evolved mainly through the influences of US and UK Blues artists as well as reggae and singer songwriters.
3. There appears to be a Shades of Blue from Denmark. Here is some biographical information in Danish:
Efter syv års pause er et af dansk blues’ flagskibe igen på scenen. Det århusianske band, med sangeren James Loveless i front, bragte i halvfemserne nye standarder til dansk blues med et utal af koncerter og de anmelderroste albums ”Shades of Blue” og ”On a Mission from Muddy Waters”. Nu er missionen genoptaget – til ære for Muddy Waters og blues-folket. Bandet selv svæver i de højere luftlag efter genforeningen, og glæden og engagementet brænder igennem i musikken og det nyeligt udkomne ”Live” album, “Feels Like The First Time”.
Med sin baggrund i amerikansk gospel synger James Loveless med en ægthed og power, der kræver opmærksomhed. En opmærksomhed han til fulde får fra gruppens anden frontfigur - guitar-ekvilibristen Uffe Steen samt bandets rytmegruppe -Morten Brauner på bas og Claus Daugaard på trommer.
Det er tight Chicago-blues, når den er bedst – med et hårdtslående repertoire bestående af Shades of Blues’ egne numre og klassikere som ”I’m ready”, ”Hoochie Coochie Man” og ”Crosscut Saw”. Der er en sjælden nerve og dynamik i sammenspillet, og gnisterne fyger gennem lokalet, når kvartetten serverer sin originale blues.
Bandmedlemmerne er blevet lidt mere grå i toppen siden sidst, men gløden er intakt og musikken sprællevende. Der er et musikalsk budskab ud over det sædvanlige, som skal forkyndes - Shades of Blue er stadig ”on a mission from Muddy Waters”!
Lonely Summer
Shades of Blue Lyrics
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(Lonely summer)
Oh, I hate to be alone this summer
But that's the way it looks like it will be
I should be planning picnics
But don't look at me
(It will be)
I think that it will be
(It will be)
A lonely summer for me
(Lonely summer)
Oh yeah
(Lonely summer)
All through school
I looked forward to the day
When I can take and put my books away
But oh how badly things turned out for me
Yes, I know this is going to be
(Lonely summer)
Oh yeah
(Lonely summer)
Oh yeah
(Lonely summer)
I won't care
If every day it rains
Because for me
Every day will be the same
And I know that I'm no good without her
And this is gonna be
(This is gonna be)
This is gonna be
A lonely summer for me
(Lonely summer)
Oh yeah
(Lonely summer)
Oh, I hate to be alone this summer
But that's the way
I should be planning picnics
But don't look at me
I think that it will be
(It will be)
I think that it will be
(It will be)
A lonely summer for me
(Lonely summer)
Oh yeah
(Lonely summer)
[To to fade]
The song "Lonely Summer" by Shades of Blue is a melancholic ballad about a person facing a lonely summer season. The song starts with the singer expressing their dread of being alone during the upcoming summer, and how they should be planning picnics but don't feel motivated to do so. The lyrics point to a past when things were different, and the person used to look forward to the summer to take a break from school. However, things have changed, and the prospect of being alone is daunting.
The singer seems resigned to their fate, saying they won't care if it rains every day because every day will be the same. A sense of helplessness and loss permeates the song, with the singer acknowledging that they are no good without someone else. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, driving home the idea that a lonely summer is inevitable.
Overall, "Lonely Summer" is a poignant song that captures the feelings of loneliness and sadness that people can experience during the summer months. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the delivery of the singer is emotional and effective.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I hate to be alone this summer
I really don't want to be alone this summer
But that's the way it looks like it will be
But unfortunately, it seems like I will be alone
I should be planning picnics
I should be excitedly planning fun outdoor activities
But don't look at me
But I can't even bring myself to do that
I think that it will be
I have a feeling that it's going to be
(It will be)
I think that it will be
I have a feeling that it's going to be
(It will be)
A lonely summer for me
I know that I'll be spending the summer feeling lonely
(Lonely summer)
Oh yeah
(Lonely summer)
All through school
Throughout my entire school career
I looked forward to the day
I anticipated the day
When I can take and put my books away
When I can finish school and not have to study anymore
But oh how badly things turned out for me
But unfortunately things didn't work out as I hoped
Yes, I know this is going to be
I am aware that this is going to be
(Lonely summer)
Oh yeah
(Lonely summer)
Oh yeah
(Lonely summer)
I won't care
I won't even mind
If every day it rains
Even if it's rainy every day
Because for me
Because my situation
Every day will be the same
Every day will feel the same
And I know that I'm no good without her
And I know that I don't function well without her
And this is gonna be
And so it's going to be
(This is gonna be)
This is gonna be
It's going to be
A lonely summer for me
A summer spent feeling very lonely
(Lonely summer)
Oh yeah
(Lonely summer)
Oh, I hate to be alone this summer
I really don't want to spend this summer alone
But that's the way
But unfortunately that's how it is
I should be planning picnics
I should be coming up with fun outdoor ideas
But don't look at me
But I just can't bring myself to do that
I think that it will be
I have a feeling that it's going to be
(It will be)
I think that it will be
I have a feeling that it's going to be
(It will be)
A lonely summer for me
I know it's going to be a summer spent feeling extremely lonely
(Lonely summer)
Oh yeah
(Lonely summer)
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robert Velez
Lonely Summer like Oh How Happy was written by Edwin Starr for the Shades Of Blue!
blackdog151
awsome northern soul gem