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The well-renowned "Blue Moon of Kentucky" has an extensive history and has taken on many forms, from Bill Monroe's original to Elvis Presley.

Meaning Behind Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky”

By American Songwriter Jul 8, 2023 | 5:00 AM

Written By Peter Burditt The well-renowned “Blue Moon of Kentucky” has an extensive history and has taken on many forms, from Bill Monroe’s original bluegrass version to Elvis Presley’s pop rendition. The popularity of the song stems from Presley’s 1954 cover, in which the singer took creative liberties by transforming the bluegrass waltz into a […]

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