California Blue
1989 single by Roy Orbison
"California Blue" | ||||
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Single by Roy Orbison | ||||
from the album Mystery Girl | ||||
B-side |
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Released | July 1989 | |||
Studio | Mike Campbell's garage (Los Angeles) | |||
Length | 3:53 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Songwriter(s) | Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty | |||
Producer(s) | Jeff Lynne | |||
Roy Orbison singles chronology | ||||
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"California Blue" is a song written by Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, and Tom Petty. According to The Authorized Roy Orbison,[1] Orbison recorded the song in April 1988 at Mike Campbell's garage in Los Angeles.[citation needed] "California Blue" was released as a single from Orbison's 22nd studio album, Mystery Girl, in July 1989, reaching the top 40 in Belgium, Ireland, and West Germany.
Personnel
- Roy Orbison – vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar
- Jeff Lynne – backing vocals, electric guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, producer
- Tom Petty – backing vocals, acoustic guitar
- Mike Campbell – acoustic guitar, mandolin
- Ian Wallace – drums, percussion
Charts
Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[2] | 65 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] | 25 |
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[4] | 75 |
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[5] | 58 |
Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 23 |
UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 77 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[8] | 44 |
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9] | 51 |
West Germany (Official German Charts)[10] | 34 |
References
- ^ Orbison, Roy (2018). The Authorized Roy Orbison. Orbison, Wesley, Orbison, Alex, Slate, Jeff, Orbison, Roy Jr (First ed.). New York: Canter Street. p. 216. ISBN 9781478976547. OCLC 1017566749.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- ^ "Roy Orbison – California Blue" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 6417." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 6417." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – California Blue". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Roy Orbison Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Roy Orbison Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Roy Orbison – California Blue" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
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