Due to the generally negative terminology used throughout, many people have interpreted this song as being about a dysfunctional relationship, abuse or even death. A live version was included on WCCC Live at Planet of Sound in 2005. View the full series list at mulhollandbooks.com and listen to them all! We have an official Blue On Black tab made by UG professional guitarists. [6] It also topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart for five non-consecutive weeks. Shop for blue on black cd at Best Buy. The song continues to be a top download of the Kenny Wayne Shepherd catalog, ranking at number one on Rhapsody. Proceeds from the song were donated to the Gary Sinise Foundation to benefit first responders. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. In each line of the chorus one piece completely consumes the other when the two are combined. [3] The Jimi Hendrix cover was also included on the "Blue on Black" CD single. [citation needed], American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch recorded "Blue on Black" for their 2018 album And Justice for None. The song has been included on compilation albums such as Loaded with Hits (2000), Double Shot of Blues (2001), and Powered by Fender: The Players (2003). After spending the season training and developing new leaders, I realize the dogs just aren't ready for the challenge of Iditarod. Five Finger Death Punch. $1.29. D D Yeah, blue on black, tears on a river C G push on a shove, it dont mean much D joker on jack, match on a fire C G cold on ice, a dead mans touch D C G whisper on a scream, never change a thing A G doesn't bring you back, its like blue on black A Weapons Grade Blues/Rock Trio formed by Keith Howe and the predecessor of Blacktop Deluxe. Shepherd discussed the song's commercial significance in an interview: The success at rock radio that we had early in my career, with 'Blue on Black,' I think we set a record. "Blue on Black" by Michael Connelly is one of 20 short stories within Mulholland Books's Strand Originals series, featuring thrilling stories by the biggest names in mystery from the Strand Magazine archives. "Blue on Black" was regarded as the best rock song of 1998 by various media, including winning the Billboard Music Award for Rock Track of the Year and the song's popularity helped make Trouble Is... the 1999 Blues Album of the Year in Billboard. I have read all of the Harry Bosch novels and I have not come across this type of investigation. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. [12] Proceeds from the model were to be donated to Providence House, a Shreveport, Louisiana shelter and development program for homeless families with children. Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. This was a very hard decision but ultimately the best for the dogs. The guitar design was inspired by the imagery evoked in the song's lyrics. Blue on Black is another fantastic novel by Carole Cummings and one that keeps the reader desperately trying to keep up as it twists and turns to a blinding conclusion. "Blue on Black" is a song by American blues rock band Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. Last edit … Intro: D D C9 G D C9 G D C9 G Night falls, I'm alone D C9 G D C9 G Skin chilled to the bone D C9 G D C9 G You turned and you ran (oh yeah) D C9 G D C9 G Slipped ri..ght from my hands D Blue on black D Tears on a river C Push on a shove G Don't mean much D Joker on jack D Match on a fire C Cold on ice G A dead man's touch D Whisper on a scream C9 G Doesn't change a thing A C9 G |(hold G) Doesn't bring you ba....ck D C9 G Blue on black (oh yeah) Blue on black … In honor of the hit single, the Martin Guitar Company issued its Kenny Wayne Shepherd Limited Edition Signature model JC-16KWS, a distinct jumbo model in dark blue, in January 2001. It is also his most-listened to song on Spotify with over 26 million streams. That's what's beautiful about music and lyrics is trying to write a song that the listener can apply to their own experience in whatever way seems fit. 234 likes. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. “Blue On Black” went on to top the Mainstream Rock chart in 1998 and win the Rock Track Of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards. Blue on Black is a short Harry Bosch detective story that finds Harry solving a serial killer investigation. As Shepherd's signature song, "Blue on Black" often closes his concerts just prior to "Voodoo Child". [5] This version debuted and peaked at number two on the US Digital Song Sales chart and number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Five Finger Death Punch's first visit to the latter list since 2011 and also became the band's record-extending tenth Hard Rock Digital Song Sales number one. Lyrics Provided By LyricFind Inc. Written by Shepherd with songwriters Mark Selby and Tia Sillers; Noah Hunt provides the lead vocal. Blue on Black is another fantastic novel by Carole Cummings and one that keeps the reader desperately trying to keep up as it twists and turns to a blinding conclusion. And that's one of those songs.[1]. It's a powerful metaphor for a one-sided or broken relationship, which seems to be what the song is about, although with lines like "tears on a river, push on a shove" it could also relate to a death or abuse of some kind. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s “Blue on Black” is a song based on the notion that if blue and black were mixed together, they would blend into one color, with black being dominant. Check out Blue on Black by Five Finger Death Punch on Amazon Music. When you mix blue and black, the black consumes the blue. In 2019, Shepherd teamed up with American heavy met… There are so many different ways. From the Album And Justice for None (Deluxe) [Explicit] May 18, 2018 4.8 out of 5 stars 338 ratings. She noticed the two colors that were dominant on my shirt, and if you mix those two colors together, black consumes the blue. [7], "Blue on Black" reached number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC. "Blue On Black" was released as a single on the 7th of April 1998. Kenny Wayne Shepherd explained the meaning of this song in an interview with songfacts.com, "It's really up to the listener to determine how they apply it. Kudos once again goes to Mr. Connelly for continuing to push the boundaries with his character development of Harry Bosch. 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It doesn't amount to anything if you put the two together: You still have one color, instead of creating a new color. 1,250 likes. 46,010 views, added to favorites 3,209 times. Blue On Black. The song was originally released on their second studio album, Trouble Is... (1997). This “Blue on Black” All-Star cut has already made its mark, debuting at No. In an August 2017 interview, Shepherd discussed the song's origins: We wrote that when we were down in New Orleans – me, Mark and Tia. 1,248 likes. Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Blue on black (With lyrics) - YouTube [4], An official music video was released on April 11, 2019. [10] It also reached the top position on the magazine's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.[11]. Blue on Black. Listen Now Buy song $1.29. 163 likes. Check out the tab » However, on April 12, 2019, a version different to the one on that album, was released as a single, together with Kenny Shepherd, country musician Brantley Gilbert and Queen guitarist Brian May. On April 7, 1998, it was released as a single and spent 42 weeks on the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and rose to number one, remaining there for six non-consecutive weeks. 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