Goodbye to You
Scandal
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Those times I waited for you seem so long ago I wanted you far too much to ever let you go You know I never got by, "I feel it too" And I guess I never could stand to lose It's such a pity to say Goodbye to you Goodbye to you Could I have loved someone like the one I see in you I remember the good times baby now, and the bad times too These last few weeks of holdin' on The days are dull, the nights are long Guess it's better to say Goodbye to you Goodbye to you Goodbye to you Goodbye to you 'Cause baby it's over now No need to talk about it It's not the same My love for you's just not the same And my heart, and my heart And my heart can't stand the strain And my love, and my love And my love won't stand the pain And my heart, and my heart And my heart can't stand the strain And my love, and my love And my love Goodbye to you Goodbye to you Goodbye to you Goodbye to you Now, could I have loved someone like the one I see in you Yeah, I remember the good times baby now, and the bad times too These last few weeks of holdin' on The days are dull, the nights are long Guess it's better to say Goodbye to you Goodbye to you Goodbye to you Goodbye to you Goodbye baby So long, darlin' Goodbye to you
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Written by: ZACHARY HOLT SMITH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Goodbye to You" is a rock song by the American band Scandal.
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Release DateIt was released in the year 1982 as part of Scandal's self-titled debut extended play (EP).
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Scandal's most popular songs.
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Composition"Goodbye to You" was written by Zack Smith, the guitarist of the band.
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BackgroundIt was the first single Scandal released and is considered their signature song.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Doug Dowdle, features the band performing on a stage with frontwoman Patty Smyth singing directly to the camera.
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In Popular Culture"Goodbye to You" was used in a 2004 episode of the television show "Cold Case," and an episode of the Netflix series "GLOW" in 2017. It has also been used in various commercials and film soundtracks.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by Michelle Branch in 2003 for her album "Hotel Paper."
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Patty Smyth's RoleScandal's lead vocalist, Patty Smyth, has stated that this song remains one of her favorite to perform in her live shows.
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TimelessnessDespite being released over 30 years ago, "Goodbye to You" still has a significant following and regularly receives airplay on classic rock radio stations.
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Live PerformancesThe live version of "Goodbye to You" from Scandal's album "Warrior" (1984) has also been met with positive attention from fans and critics.
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LegacyIn 2006, "Goodbye to You" was listed as number 99 in Blender magazine's "The 100 Greatest Songs You're Sick Of."
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