When I Said Goodbye

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About When I Said Goodbye

"When I Said Goodbye"/"Summer of Love" is a double A-side single, the tenth single released by Steps. "When I Said Goodbye" is a ballad taken from the album Steptacular, while "Summer of Love" was a previously unavailable track. The latter is a Latino-flavoured uptempo pop song, which later appeared on their third album Buzz. It features various lyrics in Spanish which include: Disfruta la vida (Enjoy life) and Pienso que te quiero (I think that I love you). When released, the double A-side peaked at number five in the United Kingdom and number 18 in Ireland. "When I Said Goodbye" features Claire and H on lead vocals. It was re-recorded with an orchestra for the single release. Summer of Love features Claire, Faye, Lisa and H on lead vocals. 


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2000
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I said too much, went way too far 
It's only now, now we're apart 
That I can see I was wrong 
And you're where I belong 
So please don't make me cry 
I know you don't believe it, 
But I really didn't mean it 
When I said goodbye. 

(When I said goodbye) 

I was a fool, now I'm alone 
Would you have stayed, 
Stayed if you had known 
That every thought is of you 
Hurt is all I can do 
Without you in my life. 

I know you don't believe it 
But I really didn't mean it 
When I said goodbye 

I can't bear to watch you fly, 
I need you in my life 
Don't say goodbye 
Let's give love another chance 
It used to be that you and me 
Was all we needed to know 
I can't believe you're leaving 
And I can't live my life alone 

We've changed so much 
And still love remains 
Let's work it out, 
There's no need to turn the page 
You're love is everything 
Don't let go, we can win 
If we would only try 

I know you don't believe it 
But I really didn't mean it 
When I said goodbye 

(Goodbye) 

(When I said goodbye)

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Steps

Steps are a British dance-pop group consisting of Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards, Lisa Scott-Lee, Faye Tozer and Ian "H" Watkins. Formed in May 1997, their career has seen them achieve four UK number one albums, 14 UK top ten singles (including two number ones) and more than 22 million record sales worldwide, making them the UK's most successful mixed-sex group of all time. more »

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Written by: KARL TWIGG, MARK TOPHAM

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15 facts about this song

Song Details
"When I Said Goodbye" is a song by the British pop group Steps.
Album Information
The song is part of their second studio album, "Steptacular," released in 1999.
Relevance
The group's music is known for its distinct pop sound and "When I Said Goodbye" follows this trend.
Song's Popularity
"When I Said Goodbye" is one of the popular tracks from the album and is beloved by many Steps fans.
Single Release
The song was later released as a double A-side single with "Summer of Love" in 2000.
Chart Performance
The song managed to peak at number five in the UK Singles Chart.
Song Structure
The song has a typical verse-chorus structure, with its lyrics depicting the sadness of saying goodbye to a loved one.
Music Video
The music video of "When I Said Goodbye" was famously shot in Rome, Italy, featuring iconic landmarks like the Colosseum.
Lyrics' Commendation
Critics have praised the lyrics of the song for its evocative nature, talking about the heartbreak experienced during a chapter's end in our lives.
Lasting Impact
Despite being over two decades old, the song continues to be a favorite among fans, often being performed during Steps’ reunion concerts.
Songwriters
The song was written by Barry Upton and Steve Crosby, who were also part of the team that wrote some other Steps' hits.
Live Performance
"When I Said Goodbye" was also performed live at the Royal Albert Hall for the Steps into Christmas Concert in December 2012.
Concert Version
A unique symphonic version of the song was also recorded and played during their concerts which won accolades from critics and fans alike.
B-Side
The single also included a B-side track entitled "Mars & Venus (We Fall in Love Again)," which was another popular hit.
Release Format
The song was released as a Cassette and CD single format in UK during its individual release.

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