Credited to Doug James on certain lyric registries. Genre: Soul, Funk, and Quiet Storm.
The lyrics explore the fragility of a relationship, describing the silence and "shades of blue" that settle in when a couple is at a loss for words but still fighting to "hold on to love". Leata Galloway - Shades Of Blue
"Shades of Blue" is a sophisticated soul track by Leata Galloway, released in as part of her second studio album, The Naked Truth , under Columbia Records. Credited to Doug James on certain lyric registries
Although the album didn't dominate the US pop charts, Galloway found significant acclaim abroad; she was later nominated for "Best Female Vocalist" by Japan’s Swing Journal for her subsequent jazz work. 🎵 Song Credits & Context Album: The Naked Truth (1988) "Shades of Blue" is a sophisticated soul track
The track is often compared to the sultry, velvet-toned style of Phyllis Hyman , blending soul and funk with a mature, romantic atmosphere.
It was released during a pivotal era for Columbia Records’ jazz and R&B department, then led by Dr. George Butler , who signed Galloway after seeing her nightclub act in New York.