About the Song
Neil Diamond! A name synonymous with powerful vocals, catchy melodies, and lyrics that resonate with the heart. Today, we turn our attention to one of his most beloved songs, a tune that’s been a mainstay on radios and in living rooms for over five decades: Song Sung Blue.
Released in 1972 on his album Moods, Song Sung Blue wasn’t just another hit for Diamond; it became a signature piece. It climbed the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and staying there for a respectable twelve weeks. But Song Sung Blue’s success goes beyond numbers. It struck a chord with listeners of all ages, a testament to Diamond’s ability to capture universal emotions in his songwriting.
The song itself is a gentle exploration of the blues, that familiar feeling of melancholy that washes over us all from time to time. Diamond assures us that we’re not alone in this; “Everybody knows one,” he sings, “Every garden grows one.” Song Sung Blue acknowledges the sadness, but it also offers a glimmer of hope. Diamond suggests that by turning those blue feelings into a song, we can actually work through them. “When you take the blues and make a song,” he sings, “You sing ’em out again, you sing ’em out again.”
There’s a wisdom in these lyrics, a reminder that sometimes the best way to deal with sadness is to express it. Whether we sing it out loud, write it down, or simply allow ourselves to feel it, acknowledging the blues can be a powerful first step towards feeling better. So, if you’re ever feeling a little down, put on Song Sung Blue and let Neil Diamond remind you that you’re not alone. And who knows, you might just find yourself singing your own blues away.