Am I Blue? is a 1929 popular song with music by Harry Akst and lyrics by Grant Clarke, published by M. Witmark & Sons. It was first recorded and released by Ethel Waters in 1929 and was featured in the film On with the Show, helping it become a standard that has been covered by many artists over the years. The tune is regarded as a Tin Pan Alley/pop standard with jazz and blues inflections, and it has appeared in numerous films and recordings since its release. A notable later version is Eddie Cochran's 1957 rockabilly interpretation recorded at Gold Star Studios, released as the B-side to Drive In Show, with Cochran on guitars and vocals and a backing group including Perry Botkin, Connie "Guybo" Smith, and the Johnny Mann Chorus; his version helped bring the song to a new generation. The song’s copyright was renewed and it entered the public domain on January 1, 2025. Dinah Washington and other artists have also recorded it, underscoring its lasting appeal.
