About The Song
“Atlanta Blue” is a song written by Don Reid, and recorded by American country music group The Statler Brothers. It was released in March 1984 as the first single and title track from their album Atlanta Blue. The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Atlanta Blue is the twenty-fifth studio album by American country music group The Statler Brothers. It was released in 1984 via Mercury Records. The album peaked at number 177 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album served as a showcase for the group’s continued success in the mid-1980s and featured multiple singles that charted on the country music charts.
Don Reid, who wrote “Atlanta Blue,” was one of the founding members of The Statler Brothers and served as the group’s primary songwriter throughout their career. Don Reid wrote numerous songs for the group including “Do You Know You Are My Sunshine,” “The Class of ’57,” “Do You Remember These,” and “I’ll Go to My Grave Loving You.” His songwriting contributions were essential to the group’s identity and commercial success over their multi-decade career.
The song represents the group’s ability to consistently produce chart-topping country music during the 1980s, a period when they were at their commercial peak. The song solidified the band’s late 70s hot streak, spending two weeks at No. 3 on Billboard’s country chart. This achievement demonstrated The Statler Brothers’ continued relevance in the country music landscape during a competitive era.
The “Atlanta Blue” album and title track were part of The Statler Brothers’ extensive discography during their most successful period. The group maintained a consistent recording schedule throughout the 1980s, releasing albums regularly on Mercury Records. Their ability to produce both album cuts and singles that resonated with country music audiences made them one of the most awarded acts in country music history.
The album was produced by Jerry Kennedy, with Bergen White providing horn arrangements and string arrangements. The production quality and musical arrangements contributed to the polished sound that characterized The Statler Brothers’ recordings during this era, helping them maintain their position as one of country music’s premier vocal groups.
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Atlanta blue, the color of your skies
Atlanta blue, the shadow in my eyes
Atlanta blue, I see it all in you
Atlanta blue, Atlanta blueI’m coming home to Atlanta tonight
To see an old friend who just ain’t right
She’s not the girl I used to know
But I’ll go see her just the sameAtlanta blue, the color of your skies
Atlanta blue, the shadow in my eyes
Atlanta blue, I see it all in you
Atlanta blue, Atlanta blueI’m coming home to Atlanta tonight
To see an old love that faded from sight
She’s not the girl I used to know
But I’ll go see her just the sameAtlanta blue, the color of your skies
Atlanta blue, the shadow in my eyes
Atlanta blue, I see it all in you
Atlanta blue, Atlanta blue(Instrumental break)
I’m coming home to Atlanta tonight
To see an old friend who just ain’t right
She’s not the girl I used to know
But I’ll go see her just the sameAtlanta blue, the color of your skies
Atlanta blue, the shadow in my eyes
Atlanta blue, I see it all in you
Atlanta blue, Atlanta blue