"California Blue" is a song written by Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, and Tom Petty. According to The Authorized Roy Orbison, Orbison recorded the song in April 1988 at Mike Campbell's garage in Los Angeles. "California Blue" was released as a single from Orbison's 22nd studio album, Mystery Girl, in July 1989, reaching the top 40 in Belgium, Ireland, and West Germany.

Personnel

Roy Orbison – vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar

Jeff Lynne – backing vocals, electric guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, producer

Tom Petty – backing vocals, acoustic guitar

Mike Campbell – acoustic guitar, mandolin

Ian Wallace – drums, percussion

Charts

References

1988 songs

1989 singles

Roy Orbison songs

Song recordings produced by Jeff Lynne

Songs written by Jeff Lynne

Songs written by Tom Petty

Songs written by Roy Orbison

Virgin Records singles

California Blue