| You've Always Got the Blues | |
| Type: | soundtrack |
| Artist: | Kate Ceberano and Wendy Matthews |
| Cover: | You've_Always_Got_the_Blues_album_cover.jpg |
| Released: | 17 June 1988 |
| Genre: | Pop, folk, world, country |
| Label: | ABC Records |
| Producer: | Martin Armiger |
| Chronology: | Kate Ceberano |
| Prev Title: | Kate Ceberano and her Septet |
| Prev Year: | 1987 |
| Next Title: | Brave |
| Next Year: | 1989 |
You've Always Got the Blues is a 1988 album by Kate Ceberano and Wendy Matthews recorded as the soundtrack for the ABC TV series Stringer.[1] The album is primarily composed of duets performed by Ceberano and Matthews but also features Joy Smithers and Martin Armiger. According to Ceberano's 2014 autobiography, she and Matthews recorded the album in 48 hours.[2]
The album received two ARIA Awards in 1989, for Best Female Artist (Kate Ceberano) and Best Original Soundtrack/Cast/Show Recording. It was also nominated for Best Female Artist (Wendy Matthews), Best Jazz Album and Best Adult Contemporary Album.
The album debuted and peaked at number No. 7 on 26 June 1988 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified platinum in Australia.[3]