Shades of Blue

The Shades of Blue are a Detroit-area blue-eyed soul vocal group from Livonia, Michigan. Their 1966 Edwin Starr-penned hit "Oh How Happy" reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became their signature song. After early chart singles including "Lonely Summer," changing tastes ended their run and they disbanded in 1970. Live revivals pair Motown-era harmonies with revue-style showmanship for theater audiences.