I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
: Elton JohnDate: 04/1983
From: Too Low for Zero
Comment:
featuring Stevie Wonder
[Geffen 7-29460]
written by Elton John
, Bernie Taupin & Davey Johnstone| Chart | Debut date | Peak pos. |
|---|---|---|
| US | 29/10/1983 | 4 |
| US AC | 2 | |
| US rock | 28/01/1984 | 22 |
| UK | 30/04/1983 | 5 |
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| Elton John singles chronology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ball and Chain (05/1982 • 9 pts) | I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues (04/1983 • 279 pts) | I'm Still Standing (05/1983 • 205 pts) |
| Elton John singles by points | ||
|---|---|---|
| I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That (06/1988 • 274 pts) | I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues (04/1983 • 279 pts) | Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds (11/1974 • 284 pts) |
Music video
| Song versions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 • Elton John • I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues |  |  | |
| 2007 • Elton John • I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues | | ||