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"Blue Moon of Kentucky" is a waltz written in 1945 by bluegrass musician Bill Monroe and recorded by his band, the Blue Grass Boys. Some think the origins may trace back to "Roll Along, Kentucky Moon", a similar waltz recorded 20 years prior by Jimmie Rodgers .
Bill Monroe - The Essential 1945-1949, Booklet, Columbia C2K 52478; Bill Monroe - Blue Grass 1950-1958, Booklet, Bear Family Records BCD 15423; Bill Monroe - Blue Grass 1959-1969, Booklet, Bear Family Records BCD 15529; Bill Monroe - Blue Grass 1970-1979, Booklet, Bear Family Records BCD 15606; Bluegrass Discography; The Online Discographical ...
His well-known song "Blue Moon of Kentucky" has been covered not only by bluegrass but also rock and country artists, most notably Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, and Patsy Cline. In 2003, CMT had Bill Monroe ranked No. 16 on CMT 40 Greatest Men of Country Music .
The Music of Bill Monroe from 1936 to 1994: Decca: MCAD 4-11048 1998 Bill Monroe and His Bluegrass Boys: The Early Years: Vanguard: V 79518-2 2001 Bill Monroe & His Bluegrass Boys: Mansion for Me: Music Mill Entertainment MME-71007 2002 Bill Monroe: Blue Moon of Kentucky 1936-1949: Bear Family: BCD 16399 FL
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Presley's version was recorded on July 5, 1954, [2] and released on July 19, 1954, with "Blue Moon of Kentucky" as the B-side. It was ranked number 112 on the 2010 Rolling Stone magazine list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". [3] Several critics have cited Presley's version as a candidate for the first rock and roll record. [4]
With Monroe and Lester Flatt, Scruggs performed on the Grand Ole Opry and in September 1946 recorded the classic hit "Blue Moon of Kentucky"; a song that was designated by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry, and later added to the Grammy Hall of Fame. The work schedule was heavy in Monroe's band.
"Blue Moon" is a popular song written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934 that has become a standard ballad. Early recordings included those by Connee Boswell and by Al Bowlly in 1935. The song was a hit twice in 1949, with successful recordings in the U.S. by Billy Eckstine and Mel Tormé .