Goodbye Cruel World
James Darren
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(Goodbye, cruel world) (Goodbye, cruel world) Oh, goodbye, cruel world, I'm off to join the circus Gonna be a broken-hearted clown Paint my face with a good-for-nothin' smile 'Cause a mean, fickle woman turned my whole world upside down (Goodbye, cruel world) Farewell to love, I'm off to join the circus Gotta find a way to hide my tears Bet I'll have them rolling in the aisle And I'll forget that woman if it takes a hundred years Oh, oh, oh, step right up and take a look at a fool He's got a heart as stubborn as a mule C'mon, everybody, he's good for a laugh And no one could tell his heart is broken in half Well, the joke's on me; I'm off to join the circus Oh, Mr. Barnum, save a place for me Shoot me out of a cannon, I don't care Let the people point at me and stare I'll tell the world that woman, wherever she may be That mean, fickle woman made a cryin' clown outta me (Goodbye, cruel world) Shoot me out of a cannon, I don't care Let the people point at me and stare I'll tell the world that woman, wherever she may be That mean, fickle woman made a cryin' clown outta me Goodbye, cruel world Goodbye, cruel world Goodbye, cruel world Goodbye, cruel world
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Written by: GLORIA SHAYNE
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10 facts about this song
Artist"Goodbye Cruel World" is a song by American actor and singer James Darren. Born as James William Ercolani, he changed his name to Darren at the suggestion of Columbia Pictures head, Harry Cohn.
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RankingThe song enjoyed immense popularity and peaked at number #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.
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Release and CompositionThe song was released in 1961 and is composed in the key of B flat major.
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Genre"Goodbye Cruel World" falls under the pop genre, featuring a catchy tune and pop-inspired beats, reflecting the popular music style of the early 1960s.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the renowned American label, 'Colpix Records,' which was active from 1958 to 1966.
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FilmographyJames Darren, while being a successful singer, was also a recognized actor. However, "Goodbye Cruel World" is not part of any film or series soundtrack he starred in.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Goodbye Cruel World," due to its enduring popularity, including Gary Lewis & the Playboys in 1965.
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DurationThe song has a duration of approximately two minutes and nineteen seconds.
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LyricsThis song makes use of conventional pop lyrics, giving it a light and easy to listen to quality while dealing with the theme of heartbreak.
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Live PerformancesDarren, throughout his career, performed "Goodbye Cruel World" at many live performances and TV shows, with one memorable performance being on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'
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