Navy Blue
Diane Renay
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Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be 'Cause my steady boy said "Ship ahoy" And joined the Nay-ee-ay-vee He said he wanted to settle down And let me be his girl But first he had to do a little travelin' around And see the whole wide world That's why I'm Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be 'Cause my steady boy said "Ship ahoy" And joined the Nay-ee-ay-vee I got a letter yesterday from Tokyo And a souvenir A walky-talky wind-up little China doll That says "Wish you were here" Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be 'Cause my steady boy said "Ship ahoy" And joined the Nay-ee-ay-vee He's comin' home to see me on a weekend pass A forty-eight hour day-ate That boat he's sailin' on just better get here fast 'Cause I can hardly wait Till then I'm Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be 'Cause my steady boy said "Ship ahoy" And joined the Nay-ee-ay-vee Ah-ahhhhhh "Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be" Ah-ahhhhhh
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Written by: BOB CREWE, BUD REHAK, EDWARD FLURI
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Release Year"Navy Blue" hit the airwaves in 1964, making it over half a century old.
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Chart SuccessOne of the biggest achievements of "Navy Blue" is that it climbed to the No.6 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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GenreThe song falls under the category of Pop and Blue-eyed Soul music.
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Artist Introduction"Navy Blue" is Diane Renay's most successful and notable song, introducing the singer to a broad audience.
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Navy InfluenceThe song tells the story of a young girl whose boyfriend is in the Navy. The song even features a unique twist with nautical sound effects.
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Teen Angst Theme"Navy Blue" effectively captures the emotion and angst of teenage love and longing, making it a popular choice among the youth of that era.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Bob Crewe and written by Bob Crewe, Bud Rehak and Eddie Rambeau.
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Album Success"Navy Blue" was also the title song for Renay's debut album.
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Artist's Young AgeAt the time of the song's release, Diane Renay was only 17 years old.
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Television AppearancesFollowing the success of "Navy Blue," Renay made numerous television appearances, including on the popular American music performance show "American Bandstand."
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Cover VersionsThough the song is most associated with Diane Renay, it has been covered by other artists, such as Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra.
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Homage to the Armed ForcesMany fans and music critics view the song as a loving homage to those serving in the armed forces.
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Repopularization"Navy Blue" was repopularized in the 1980s when it was featured on the soundtrack of the film "Good Morning, Vietnam."
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Songwriting CrewThe primary songwriter for "Navy Blue," Bob Crewe, is also known for writing several hits for the Four Seasons.
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Most Known WorkDespite releasing other songs and albums, "Navy Blue" remains Diane Renay's most well-known work till date.
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