10 Elton John Songs - #6
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (183416)
United States
April 24, 2022 10:52am CST
"I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues", music written by Elton John and Davey Johnstone with lyrics by Bernie Taupin was released in 1983. Featured on harmonica is Stevie Wonder.
The music video portrays the story of two 1950s lovers who are separated when the man must join the National Service and what he goes through. They are finally reunited at the end of the song.
"And I guess that's why they call it the blues, Time on my hands, Could be time spent with you..."
The song peaked at #2 and #4 on the US charts.
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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@LindaOHio (183416)
• United States
24 Apr 22
They mentioned in Wikipedia that this could become a "standard".
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@iluvuabado86 (129)
• Philippines
26 Apr 22
Never heard of this song. My favorite song of elton john is Your Song and Yellow Brick Road.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
funny just a few minutes ago I was thinking out of all his songs that is my favorite
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@RasmaSandra (81331)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Apr 22
Absolutely love this song,
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