Barry Blue

Barry Blue
Barry Blue on the Dutch television programme 'Popzien', 8 June 1973
Barry Blue on the Dutch television programme 'Popzien', 8 June 1973
Background information
Birth nameBarry Ian Green
Born (1950-12-04) 4 December 1950 (age 73)
London, England
GenresPop, glam rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer
InstrumentVocalist
LabelsBell Records, Decca, Private Stock, Jet, Bruton Music
Websitehttps://BarryBlue.co.uk

Barry Blue (born Barry Ian Green; 4 December 1950)[1][2] is an English singer, producer, and songwriter. As an artist, he is best known for his hit songs "Dancin' (on a Saturday Night)" and "Do You Wanna Dance" (both 1973).[2]

Blue has also been a prolific songwriter and producer for many artists and has had over forty worldwide hits, including those by Andrea Bocelli, Diana Ross, Celine Dion, The Saturdays, The Wanted, and Pixie Lott. In film and television, Blue has provided soundtracks and/or themes for productions including Eyes of Laura Mars, The Long Good Friday, and Escape to Athena.[2]

  1. ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. MUZE. p. 704. ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Barry Blue (4 December 1950). "Barry Blue – music biography, credits and discography". AllMusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 7 January 2013.