 Director Alex Infascelli's 2000 film of the same name, based upon Carlo Lucarelli's 1997 novel, were both inspired by the lyrics of "Almost Blue".American trumpeter Chet Baker recorded the tune in 1987 for the documentary "Let's Get Lost" (1989) and it was released on the soundtrack album.He also covered it in concert on June 14, 1987, in Tokyo, creating an extended version totaling seven minutes and fifty-three seconds.