Elvis Presley

Released: July 19, 1954

Songwriter: Bill Monroe

Producer: Sam Phillips

[Verse 1]
Blue moon, blue moon, blue moon
Keep shining bright
Blue moon, keep on shining bright
You're gonna bring me back my baby tonight
Blue moon, keep shining bright

[Verse 2]
I said blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
I said blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue

[Chorus]
Well, it was on one moonlight night
Stars shining bright
Wish blown high
Love said goodbye

[Bridge]
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue

[Verse 3]
Well, I said blue moon of Kentucky, just keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
I said blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue

[Chorus]
Well, it was on one moonlight night
Stars shining bright
Wish blown high
Love said goodbye

[Outro]
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American performer that spanned all media—music, film, and historic live concerts—with a vehement passion that earned him the moniker, “The King of Rock and Roll.”

Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi to Gladys and Vernon Presley. At the age of 13, he moved with his family to Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis began to explore the blues scene prevalent in Memphis and the culture it encompassed.

In August 1953, he walked into Sun Records to record a song for his mother’s birthday. Manager of Sun Records Sam Phillips took note of his unique voice and persona, and invited Elvis back to the studio in July 1954, where he ultimately recorded his first true single, “That’s All Right,” with “Blue Moon of Kentucky” as the B-side.

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