California Blue

"California Blue" is a song written by Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty. According to Orbison historian Marcel Riesco and his research on "The Authorized Roy Orbison,"[1] Orbison recorded the song in April 1988 at Mike Campbell's garage in Los Angeles. "California Blue" was released on the album Mystery Girl, in January 1989.[2]

"California Blue"
Single by Roy Orbison
from the album Mystery Girl
A-side"California Blue"
ReleasedJune 1989
Recorded1988
GenreCountry rock, pop
Songwriter(s)Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty
Producer(s)Jeff Lynne

This song also charted at #51 at the Billboard Country Music Charts, according to Hot Country Songs by Joel Whitburn. Chart entry date, 06/24/1989.

Personnel

Charts

Chart (1989) Peak
position
Belgium (Flemish Region)[3] 25
West Germany 34

References

  1. Orbison, Roy (2018). The Authorized Roy Orbison. Orbison, Wesley,, Orbison, Alex,, Slate, Jeff,, Orbison, Roy Jr,, Riesco, Marcel (First ed.). New York: Canter Street. p. 216. ISBN 9781478976547. OCLC 1017566749.
  2. "Mystery Girl" (in Swedish). Discogs. 1989. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  3. "California Blue". Ultratop. 1989. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
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