This is the thirtieth in an occasional series of songs from my collection, with the intent of introducing music to younger readers that they may gain appreciation of music from the classic years, 1957-1990.
I have lived long enough to hear the "popular" music industry become ever-more formulaic, lazy, uninspiring and cynical; delivering "units" and "artistes" as interesting and memorable as polished mud.
Meaningful songs that eloquently convey a story, sentiment, or social comment and make it to national consciousness are rare these days. If you agree this song is meaningful, please introduce it to someone young; they might enjoy becoming "musical archaeologists".
Todays song, titled "Baby Blue", released in 1972, is by a group called Badfinger.
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| Badfinger - a Welsh band literally killed by their industry |
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| Hear the song here |
BABY BLUEGuess I gotWhat I deservedKept you waiting thereToo long my loveAll that timeWithout a wordDidn't know you'd thinkThat I'd forgetOr I'd regretThe special loveI had for youMy Baby BlueAll the daysBecame so longDid you really thinkI'd do you wrongDixieWhen I let you goThought you'd realiseThat I would knowI would showThe special loveI had for youMy Baby BlueWhat can I do?What can I say?Accept I'd want youBy my sideHow can I show you?Show me the wayDon't you knowThe time's I've tried?Guess that's allI have to sayExcept the feelingJust grows strongerEvery dayJust one thingBefore I goTake good care babyLet me knowLet it growThe special loveYou had for meMy Dixie dear
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