"California Blue" | ||||
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Single by Roy Orbison | ||||
from the album Mystery Girl | ||||
B-side |
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Released | July 1989 | |||
Studio | Mike Campbell's garage (Los Angeles) | |||
Length | 3:53 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Songwriter(s) | Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty | |||
Producer(s) | Jeff Lynne | |||
Roy Orbison singles chronology | ||||
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"California Blue" is a song written by Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, and Tom Petty. According to The Authorized Roy Orbison, [1] Orbison recorded the song in April 1988 at Mike Campbell's garage in Los Angeles.[ citation needed] "California Blue" was released as a single from Orbison's 22nd studio album, Mystery Girl, in July 1989, reaching the top 40 in Belgium, Ireland, and West Germany.
Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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Australia ( ARIA) [2] | 65 |
Belgium ( Ultratop 50 Flanders) [3] | 25 |
Canada Top Singles ( RPM) [4] | 75 |
Canada Country Tracks ( RPM) [5] | 58 |
Ireland ( IRMA) [6] | 23 |
UK Singles ( OCC) [7] | 77 |
US Adult Contemporary ( Billboard) [8] | 44 |
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard) [9] | 51 |
West Germany ( Official German Charts) [10] | 34 |