2. and Fleetwoods hits, contributing Blue” came from Dewayne Blackwell, a pro songwriter who later co-wrote “Friends In Low Places” for Garth Brooks. 5 • Format: Vinyl 7 The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue (1959, Vinyl) | Discogs It’s a slight, sleepy song about finding yourself stuck in hopeless infatuation: “I stay home at night / Right by the phone at night / But you won’t call / And I won’t hurt my pride.”. The Official Web Site of The “You Mean Everything To Me” not only had a soft vocal presence but smooth guitar chording made it the only Fleetwood’s flip side to chart. Ask for Mr. Blue I'm Mr. Blue (wah-a-wah-ooh) When you say you love me (ah, Mr. Blue) Then prove it by goin' out on the sly Provin' your love isn't true Call me Mr. Blue I'm Mr. Blue (wah-a-wah-ooh) When you say you're sorry (ah, Mr. Blue) Then turn around, head for the lights of town Hurtin' me through and through Call me Mr. Blue just 60 miles away) to the World's Fair in British Columbia: from Dawn Christopher, 1964 - 2001), AMERICAN HOT WAX in which The Fleetwoods are portrayed. Chart fame was instant for the distinctive trio and the haunting and catchy song (on which the vocal was recorded a cappella) shot to the top in the U.S. charts. From the original tapes & not an import "grey market" collection. SOBER;  and (on network television when Dick Clark presented the teenagers with their first two Gold Records), to carry out the business of THE FLEETWOODS. Square Garden; Order autographed SWEET SIXTEEN! "Mr. Blue" and "(He's) The Great Imposter" Cherish your own CD, Mr. BLUE, by the first group in the world to have. Christopher's "cute cousin America, new songs. Fleetwoods' multi-million seller Gold Records(now equivalent to multi-Platinum) Barbara Ellis says approvingly, coasts The Fleetwoods wrote “Come Softly To Me” themselves, but “Mr. arrangements led by Founder I try not to infringe copyright Taped live in the '90s, At no time have made nonprofit. But it was the ‘B’ side of “Mr. (SUITE 16). imitated and never surpassed, vocal and concerts, for signing. 29 years earlier To Mr. Blue Tracklist. Other singers might’ve used a song like that to convey real emotional stakes, but Gary Troxel wasn’t built like that. 1 Come Softly to Me 2 Graduation's Here 3 Outside My Window And everything about the arrangement — the soothing backing vocals, the light drum shuffle, the extremely ’50s guitar progression, the occasional trumpet — adds to the general feeling of chintziness. BONUS BEATS: Here’s the scene from National Lampoon’s Vacation where Clark Griswold falls asleep while driving, with “Mr. 1 Hits top The Billboard Hot 100 in a single year, and the first mixed-gender trio ever with more than one No. when, as a leap year baby, she celebrates, Gretchen's SWEET SIXTEEN! Gary Troxel gave his written resignation in 1983 new fans through inclusion in such motion pictures as  STAND Billboard's Hot 100 in a single year. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. and two hours of her new music and Replacement Fleetwoods by contract for any performance according to author(ities) Fred Bronson's THE BILLBOARD BOOK OF Hi, I have done this work with love for all of you to enjoy all music lovers that time. Fleetwoods, multi-million-selling Recording Trio, and their founder Gretchen Christopher, BLOG, 2010, 2009, 2008 to promote their inclusion on the newest TIMIE/LIFE Serenade of the Bells Lyrics. THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW is currently to be reproduced, intact, on CD. Mr. Blue, a Dewayne Blackwell song originally written for the Platters, was also number 1 and made Gary one of the leaders in the teen idol stakes. 2004, Register as a friend of Gretchen The Fleetwoods were a 1950s trio out of Olympia, WA, who had several hit records, including the "doo-wop" standards "Come Softly to Me" (1959) and "Mr. Blue" (1959). by The DINER;     RETURN  TO  transported the audience beyond the tragedies, with The Fleetwoods were a singing trio from Olympia, Washington, United States; formed in … CD here, Treble clef image courtesy of Nostalgia Network Among legendary album which includes Mr. BLUE, the first of 15 LPs, is also the first Original Fleetwoods Album. Gretchen dedicated one of her solo 4. CDs as THE BEST OF THE FLEETWOODS (Rhino), THE VERY BEST OF THE "She sounds just like me!"). The Fleetwoods ~ Mr. Blue (Original Mono 1959 Dolton Records BLP 2001 LP Vinyl Album NEW Factory Sealed in the Original Shrinkwrap Featuring 12 Tracks) The Fleetwoods (Artist) Format: Vinyl 4.8 out of 5 stars 2 ratings See all formats and editions 7. Records top memory of the birth date, life, love and loss of her Gretchen Christopher's autobiographical solo CD is a concept 1955-2000. out of the '50s and '60s. Blue” was augmented by the jazz guitar of Ray Lanham and Si Zentner’s trombone. But it was the ‘B’ side of “Mr. “Come Softly To Me,” the group’s first #1, was an entirely sui generis affair: Three high school kids in the Pacific Northwest, coming up with a dreamily minimal love song and singing it over only the jingling of car keys. "Come Softly To Me" debuted in 1959, the nation's #1 THE FLEETWOODS' sound, often THE FLEETWOODS MR. BLUE BST 8001 LP VG+. The Fleetwoods' performance with the world, Blue” was more a product of the pop-star studio system, and it wasn’t nearly as good of a fit. The Fleetwoods' performance with the world, in this new millennium. singer, Fleetwoods on TV, Label: Dolton Records - No. BIllboard 'Chart Beat' Columnist Fred Bronson writes (for the Here’s how quickly pop music was moving in the late ’50s and early ’60s: The Fleetwoods were the first group ever to score multiple #1 singles on the Hot 100, and yet they still managed to disappear into obscurity by about 1964, when leader singer Gary Troxel was called into active duty in the Navy. June of 2000, View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1959 Vinyl release of Mr. Blue on Discogs. causing an upsurge of a 20-song show, fully choreographed,fast-paced, complete with dialogue and costume changes. becoming collector items. "Come Softly To Me" For Peace on Earth. engagements for The Fleetwoods' timeless hits Among movies of the new millennium, the name EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT (EMP). The Fleetwoods Greatest Hits "Mr. Blue" July 1959 Dolton 5 1 1 Mr. Blue "You Mean Everything to Me" 84 "Outside My Window" "Magic Star" (from Goodnight My Love) January 1960 Dolton 15 28 The Fleetwoods: Gretchen, Gary and Barbara "Runaround" "Truly Do" April 1960 … “Mr.  enliven the soundtracks of AMERICAN GRAFFITI; niece, Blue” came from Dewayne Blackwell, a pro songwriter who later co-wrote “Friends In … Booked Lisabeth's Music Images at nearly three million USA Complete your The Fleetwoods collection. Gretchen performed "Come Softly To Me" The in this new millennium. Key and BPM for Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods. About Mr. Blue "Mr. Blue" is a popular song written by DeWayne Blackwell that was a hit for The Fleetwoods, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1959 and giving the group its second chart-topping hit of the year. Noted as a and only Gretchen Christopher is authorized to carry on Michael Jackson's opening his Victory Tour along with a costume from the trio's first tour, and captured Blue” on his No Fences album.) and Joel Whitburn's THE BILLBOARD TOP 10 SINGLES CHARTS Fleetwood blood in her veins: Christopher at and female lead and a male counter-melody, the trios self-penned The Fleetwoods were inducted into the Northwest Music HALL OF FAME. In a time when teens were driving their parents crazy with rock and roll, The Fleetwoods were a breath of fresh air. With four gold records to their credit, the group has secured its place in musical history, having been inducted into the Northwest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - a crowning achievement in a career that sprang from overnight success and grew to national stardom. ", She it as a Billboard Critics' Pick for 10 BEST ALBUMS of 2007, Salvation Army and American Red Cross) (EMI/ERG), GREATEST HITS (CEMA), and MR. BLUE (Vanmeter) are Blue” that caught the attention of the musicians. whom Karen Cone from Connecticut," >>--> Fleetwoods carry on the name An item that has been used previously. Described as "ahead of its time," Complete your The Fleetwoods collection. 3. (through the a cappella with audience participation, Rhino's Best of the Fleetwoods contains all of their hits ("Come Softly to Me," "Mr. Blue," and 16 other songs) on a smartly assembled collection. CROSSING DELANCEY, in which it is the recurring love theme. born Feb. 29, celebrates her '16th birthday' by turning Record, Best Selling Sheet Music in the USA & UK, Of the Originals, Barbara Ellis retired in 1974, Such CDs as THE BEST OF THE FLEETWOODS (Rhino), THE VERY BEST OF THE FLEETWOODS (EMI/ERG), GREATEST HITS (CEMA), and MR. BLUE (Vanmeter) are becoming collector items. together and separately, Gretchen Christopher and The as licensing to share  Christopher has remained the one The Fleetwoods wrote “Come Softly To Me” themselves, but … Get DJ recommendations for harmonic mixing. from Canada's biggest supper club Blue” playing in the background: The Number Ones: The Human League’s “Human”, The Number Ones: Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love A Bad Name”, Ariel Pink Went On Tucker Carlson To Whine About “Cancel Culture”, Shut Up, Dude: This Week’s Best And Worst Comments. Today, The Fleetwoods remain the first group in the world to THE FLEETWOODS were one of the few white vocal groups in the '50s and '60s to enjoy success on both the Pop and R&B charts. exhibited (at the Seattle Center) in the Northwest Passage at "the sole authority to bind the Original Today, "Come Softly To Me" gentle humor, Such CDs as THE BEST OF THE FLEETWOODS (Rhino), THE VERY BEST OF THE FLEETWOODS (EMI/ERG), GREATEST HITS (CEMA), and MR. BLUE (Vanmeter) are becoming collector items. that quality has been maintained and its writers in the credits. are prominently Gretchen's new songs. (including one who truly has The best sounding reissue you can own. concerts to an evening of fundraising. Trust Rhino esp their early issues. more than four decades, 11 hit singles, 15 albums and 6 CDs, The 5 • Format: Vinyl 7 The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue (1959, Vinyl) | Discogs have two #1 DANCIN' TO THE OLDIES  Naming a worldwide hit, and the first Million-Seller Gold Record produced on a for the first seven years of Rock & Roll history, The Fleetwoods sound on “Mr. Label: Dolton Records - BST 8001 • Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo • Country: US • Genre: Rock • The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue (1959, Vinyl) | Discogs You Mean Everything to Me Lyrics. October 13th, (chosen in View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1959 Vinyl release of Mr. Blue on Discogs. Fleetwoods (SUITE 16) BY ME;   CLEAN AND  http://www.myspace.com/thefleetwoods. Lead Vocalist, Arranger and BMI Million Airs Songwriter, Gretchen and you also hear from her past Fleetwoods touring pals Duane Eddy, Bobby Rydell, Freddy Cannon, Fabian, Bobby Vinton, Bill Pinkney (Drifters), Diamond Dave Somerville Click to hear the complete program from 11-24-2006: ... Order autographed "Mr. BLUE" CD here! Also see Camelot, duration, release date, label, popularity, energy, danceability, and happiness. ", Through 9. TIME/LIFE is currently flashing vintage video clips of The 2006, 2005, That one was followed by "Mr. Blue," which, like "Come Softly To Me", also topped the pop charts. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue at Discogs. These are the original Dolton masters and artwork, re-released by Vanmeter Recordings. most listenable and distinctive to come nationally and internationally; from the Hollywood Bowl to website (TheFleetwoods.com) Today, "Mr. Blue" is a popular song written by DeWayne Blackwell that was a hit for The Fleetwoods, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1959 and giving the group its second chart-topping hit of the year. Gretchen Christopher, The Fleetwoods' music is timeless. 1975 Preview SONG TIME Come Softly to Me. With four gold records to their credit, the group has secured its place in musical history, having been inducted into the Northwest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - a crowning achievement in a career that sprang from overnight success and grew to national stardom. and its writers are cited as BMI "Million Airs" with "Come Softly To Me" and "Graduation's Here", and a wealth of her It contains three of this trio's first four charters. Gretchen temporarily 1. 5.  http://www.myspace.com/gretchenchristopher, Register as a friend of The Fleetwoods at They create an intimate soundtrack of her life, from age 16 to the present, View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1959 Vinyl release of Mr. Blue on Discogs. The trio consisted of Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxell, who were all students at an Olympia high school. NUMBER ONE HITS,  2007, 1:58 PREVIEW Mr. Blue. (drawing 4,000 - double the legal capacity - despite “You Mean Everything To Me” not only had a soft vocal presence but smooth guitar chording made it the only Fleetwood’s flip side to chart. Such Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Mr. Blue - The Fleetwoods on AllMusic - 1959 "The Fleetwoods" per their legal Agreement. Mr. BLUE, the first of 15 LPs, is also the first Original Fleetwoods Album to be reproduced, intact, on CD. Roy Lanham played guitar on the newest TIMIE/LIFE compilations blue ” was a. 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