I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye)
Angela Falstkog, Peter Cetera, Agnetha Fältskog
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Your eyes and my eyes haven't talked in quite a while Seems like a lifetime since I walked beside your smile There's a dark cloud that's hanging above Memories never lie Still we talk about the way that it was And I think we both know the feeling hasn't died I wasn't the one who said goodbye, oh no I wasn't the one who disappeared in the night And I won't be the one to say that we can't try Da Da Your touch and my touch haven't spoken for some time You say we've both changed and your always on my mind I can tell you that it's over and done but I would only lose Being close to the want that I want So go on and ask me if I'm still in love with you I wasn't the one who said goodbye, oh no I wasn't the one who disappeared in the night And I won't be the one to say that we can't try Da Da There was no need for you to ask please don't ask You oughta know by now, oh babe, I want you back I wasn't the one who said goodbye, oh no I wasn't the one who disappeared in the night I wasn't the one who said goodbye, oh no I wasn't the one who disappeared in the night
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Written by: AARON LAEO ZIGMAN, MARK MUELLER
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye)" is a duet by Swedish singer Agnetha Fältskog and American singer Peter Cetera. Fältskog was a member of the iconic pop group ABBA, while Cetera served as a lead singer of the rock band Chicago.
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Production BackgroundThe song was produced by Eric L. Schilling and John Van Tongeren for Agnetha's third English-language studio album, "I Stand Alone," released in 1987.
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Chart Performance"I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye)" reached number 93 on the UK Singles Chart and performed significantly better in the United States, peaking at number 19 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.
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Music StyleThis song features a soft rock/pop sound, characteristic of both artists at the time, with strong influences from adult contemporary music.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song explores the regrets and reflections experienced by ex-lovers, as they both declare, "I wasn't the one who said goodbye". Despite the pain, there's a sense of longing and unspoken hope within its lyrics, demonstrating the complex emotions tied to relationship breakups.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Mark Mueller and Aaron Zigman who are known for numerous pop and film music hits. Mueller wrote pop hits for artists including Amy Grant, while Zigman is well-known for his contributions to film scoring.
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Release and ReceptionAgnetha's "I Stand Alone" album, which included this duet, was well-received particularly in Scandinavia. Despite this, "I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye)" was Fältskog's last entry on any Billboard chart.
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CollaborationThis song remains the only collaboration between Peter Cetera and Agnetha Fältskog. Given the popularity of each artist with their respective groups (ABBA and Chicago), this team-up was seen as a significant collaboration in the music industry.
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Music VideoA music video for "I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye)" was filmed, featuring both Agnetha Fältskog and Peter Cetera. The video follows the song's narrative of two former lovers navigating their emotions after a breakup.
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Post ABBA Career Highlight"I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye)" is one of the more known songs from Agnetha's solo career after ABBA, marking an important chapter in her music journey.
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Streaming AvailabilityThe song is widely available across various streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, allowing fans of Agnetha Fältskog, Peter Cetera, ABBA, and Chicago to enjoy this collaboration.
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