single · April 3, 2006

The Blues Are Still Blue

Belle and Sebastian

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indie rockalternativefolk rock

This 2006 single offered a standalone burst of the band's signature sound, featuring a title track that sounded suspiciously like a lost classic.

• The single's B-side, "The Teacher Caught Me Smoking," was a rare lead vocal performance from guitarist Stevie Jackson.
• "The Blues Are Still Blue" was co-produced by the band and established producer Tony Doogan, who had worked with them on "If You're Feeling Sinister."
• The single charted at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart.

Belle and Sebastian are a Scottish indie pop band formed in Glasgow in 1996. They are known for their whimsical, literate, and often introverted songs. Their 2006 single "The Blues Are Still Blue" arrived between the albums "Push Barman to Open Wide" and "The Life Pursuit."