Food, Decor, Kids: Blue Moon

The Meaning of Blue Moon
A Blue Moon Tribute

Have you ever wondered where that phrase, "Once in a Blue Moon" came from? Well, so did I. Turns out it has a history besides the song.

Astronomically speaking, a Blue Moon refers to the phenomenon of a second full moon occurring in a single month. This occurs on a regular schedule, but rarely, thus the phrase "Once in a Blue Moon" means it seldom happens.

This has prompted many companies to use "Blue Moon" in their name, as a symbol of excellence. They want to paint themselves as the best of the best, the type of company or product that comes along only "Once in a Blue Moon." I have included many logos and some information about some Blue Moon companies.

Musically speaking, a Blue Moon refers to a song that is an old stand by and has been covered by many artists. When people ask "Who sang the song, 'Blue Moon' " it would probably help to know how old they are, as it has been a hit song by many and is even used by the City of Manchester England as their football team's theme song.

"Blue Moon" was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934. I have included some of the more famous ones here, and a whole bunch of Blue Moon paraphernalia from merchants who use Blue Moon in their name or logo.

If you are looking for information about Blue Moon Beer, or the Blue Moon Beer Commercial, it's here too. Enjoy!

Image: Blue Moon Poster from Zazzle.com, available below.

Blue Moon Postage

Blue Moon Postage Stamp
by thehatch

What is a Blue Moon?
When is the Next Blue Moon?

Celtic Blue Moon Keychain

A Blue Moon, while not common, happens on a regular basis. They occur approximately 7 times in a 19 year period.Much less common is a Double Blue Moon (2 in one year). That only happens once in the same 19 year period. They occur in January and March, thanks to the short month, February. The last Double Blue Moon we saw was in 1999. The next will happen in 2018.

No Blue Moon of any kind will occur in the years 2016 or 2017. For a full Blue Moon Calendar, click here.

Blue Moon Songs
Blue Moon Music

Blue Moon Performed by Chris Isaak
Blue Moon Music Video

If you have not had the pleasure of listening to Chris Isaak, don’t miss your chance here. Velvet voice, killer lyrics to his songs, a master of the guitar!

Chris Isaak's Tribute to Elvis
Blue Moon is one of the songs.

It's Now or Never: The Tribute to Elvis

I would describe Chris Isaak as Elvis Presley meets Roy Orbison. Perfect marriage, I might add! His version of Blue Moon is on this album.

Music and Lyrics to Blue Moon
By Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart

Luna The Full Moon Blue And Purple Space Geek Stamps

Blue Moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue Moon
You know just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
I heard somebody whisper please adore me
And then I looked to the Moon it turned to gold.
Blue Moon
Now I’m no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own.

If you are looking for Blue Moon Sheet Music, Click here.

Blue Moon Performed by Ella Fitzgerald!
Blue Moon Music Video

Ella Fitzgerald -- Essential Ella: 20 Ella Fitzgerald Classics (Piano/Vocal/Chords)

Essential Ella Album

Ella needs no introduction! All her songs are classics! And unbelievable! There is no other voice like hers!

Blue Moon Performed by Elvis Presley
Blue Moon Music Video

Elvis at Sun Records

Elvis At Sun

The one and only Elvis Presley! This is an oldie and a goodie! Hear his velvet voice cover this classic song!

Blue Moon, Performed by the Marcels
Blue Moon Music Video

When people ask “Who sang Blue Moon?” I think they are most often thinking of this version. Very famous in its day, and played worldwide on radios for decades.

Marcels Blue Moon Album

Blue Moon

Get the original Marcels version on this album! Lots of other songs too!
I'd buy it for the cover!

Manchester City Blue Moon
YouTube Blue Moon Song

Manchester City in England has a famous Football Club and Blue Moon is their official song!

Blue Moon Postage

Blue Moon Retro Cafe Postage
by oldrockerdude

Blue Moon Beer Commercial Music
YouTube Blue Moon Song for Blue Moon Beer

Blue Moon Beer

Blue Moon, a Belgian-style witbier brewed by Coors Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado, was launched in 1995. My son loves it and we keep it around for him.

The beer now has a cult like following, and Coors has put the Blue Moon logo on lots of products so you can create your own Blue Moon cafe in your house.