Say Goodbye to Hollywood
Billy Joel
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Bobby's driving through the city tonight Through the lights In a hot new rent a car He joins the lover in his heavy machine It's a scene down on Sunset Boulevard Say goodbye to Hollywood Say goodbye my baby Say goodbye to Hollywood Say goodbye my baby Johnny's taking care of things for awhile And his style is so right for troubadours They got him sitting with his back to the door Now he won't be my fast gun anymore Say goodbye to Hollywood Say goodbye my baby Say goodbye to Hollywood Say goodbye my baby Moving on is a chance that you take every time You try to stay together Say a word out of line and you find That the friends you had are gone Forever, forever So many faces in and out of my life Some will last, some will just be now and then Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again Say goodbye to Hollywood Say goodbye my baby Say goodbye to Hollywood Say goodbye my baby Moving on is a chance that you take every time You try to stay together Say a word out of line and you find That the friends you had are gone Forever, forever So many faces in and out of my life Some will last, some will just be now and then Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again Say goodbye to Hollywood Say goodbye my baby Say goodbye to Hollywood Say goodbye my baby
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Written by: BILLY JOEL
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Say Goodbye to Hollywood" is a rock song with elements of pop and soft rock, performed by the renowned American singer-songwriter Billy Joel.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was originally featured on Billy Joel's fourth studio album "Turnstiles" released in 1976.
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InspirationThe inspiration for the track comes from Phil Spector's 'Wall of Sound' production method, with the title in reference to a famous line in "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend," a song famously performed by Marilyn Monroe.
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Live VersionsIn 1981, a live version of "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" was included in Joel's album "Songs in the Attic."
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Writing ProcessThe song was written during a time of personal turmoil for Joel; he was going through a divorce and moving back to New York from Los Angeles.
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Musical Style"Say Goodbye to Hollywood" showcases Billy Joel's flair for catchy melodies and profound lyrics, making it a staple part of his concert setlists.
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Others' CoversNotably, Ronnie Spector and The E Street Band covered "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" in 1977, which went on to reach the top 100 on the Billboard Charts.
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Successful Chart PerformanceThe live version of "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Popular CollaboratorLiberty DeVitto, a long-term drummer for Billy Joel, was featured extensively in the live version of "Say Goodbye to Hollywood."
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Cultural ImpactThe song's lyrics resonated with many listeners and it has continually been played on classic rock radio stations, solidifying its place in popular music history.
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