I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
Elton John
1984
Annual listening-list association retained: 1984. The source-checked recording release year is 1983; these are separate date fields. No new regional or single-release date is inferred from this list year.
Release: 1983
Release: 1983Source checked | Recent carryover
Original Too Low for Zero recording documented in 1983. Artist discography dates and original track list were checked together; later bonus tracks, remixes, live albums and compilations are excluded.
The large badge identifies this listening list, not a newly issued recording. Later reissues and renewed chart popularity do not replace an original release date. How years are assigned.
Elton John: official discography
Too Low for Zero: original album release 1983.
Elton John: Too Low for Zero
Matching original album track; bonus tracks and other performers on soundtracks are not used for this recording.
Inspiration and background
Supplied note - not independently verified
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The song was inspired by the feelings of longing and separation in long-distance relationships.
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Sources for this information
Owner-supplied 1984.html, song-list position 57
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Other appearances and versions
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Sources and scope
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Editorial artist-repertoire classification
Billboard year-end 1984 table (Wikipedia transcription)
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