California Blue Explained

California Blue
Type:single
Artist:Roy Orbison
Album:Mystery Girl
B-Side:
Released:July 1989
Studio:Mike Campbell's garage (Los Angeles)
Length:3:53
Label:Virgin
Producer:Jeff Lynne
Chronology:Roy Orbison
Prev Title:She's a Mystery to Me
Prev Year:1989
Next Title:Oh, Pretty Woman
Next Year:1989

"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. "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.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Orbison, Roy. The Authorized Roy Orbison. Canter Street. Orbison, Wesley, Orbison, Alex, Slate, Jeff, Orbison, Roy Jr. 2018. 9781478976547. First. New York. 216. 1017566749.
  2. Book: Ryan, Gavin. Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. 2011. Moonlight Publishing. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia.