Goin' Gone

Kathy Mattea

About Goin' Gone

"Goin' Gone" is a song written by Pat Alger, Bill Dale and Fred Koller, and recorded by American country music artist Kathy Mattea. It was released in September 1987 as the first single from the album Untasted Honey. The song was Mattea's ninth country hit and the first of four number one country singles. The single went to number one for one week and spent fifteen weeks on the country chart.


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1990
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There's a lighthouse in the harbor

   Giving guidance with its light

      But I had no one to return to

   As I wandered through the night

   From the first time that I saw you

   Standing silent by the shore

      I knew my search was over

   And I would look for love no   more
Deep in the waters of love I am falling

Sinking like a stone

Deep in my heart I can  hear love callin'

Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
    
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
   There's a ship on the horizon

   Makin' its way against the wind
                             
      From the place where I stand watching

   I swear my ship is coming in.

Deep in the waters of love I am falling

Sinking like a stone

Deep in my heart I can  hear love callin'
   
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
               
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone

Sinking like a stone

Deep in my heart I can  hear love callin'
      
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
                  
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone

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Kathy Mattea

Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea (pronounced ma-TAY-a) (born June 21, 1959, in South Charleston, West Virginia) is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic and traditional country sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a recording artist, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. This total includes the number one hits "Goin' Gone", "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses", "Come From the Heart" and "Burnin' Old Memories", as well as twelve additional Top Ten singles. more »

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Written by: BILL DALE, FRED KOLLER, PATRICK ALGER

Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Universal Music Publishing Group

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15 facts about this song

Genre
"Goin' Gone" is a song in the Country genre, reflecting Kathy Mattea's established reputation as a country singer.
Album
This song is included in Kathy Mattea’s fourth Studio album 'Untasted Honey.'
Release Date
"Goin' Gone" was released on the 1st of August, 1988.
Chart Performance
The song was a major success, and it peaked at the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, making it Kathy Mattea's first number one hit.
Songwriters
The song is written reputed songwriters - Pat Alger, Bill Dale, and Fred Koller.
Award
Kathy Mattea was presented with the Single of the Year award for "Goin' Gone" at the 1988 Country Music Association Awards.
Musical Style
Like many Kathy Mattea songs, "Goin' Gone" is known for its introspective lyrics and melodic, folk-tinged style.
Duration
The song has a length of approximately three minutes and fifty-five seconds.
Music Video
A music video was produced for the song, and sees Mattea performing on a stage decorated with various Western motifs.
Track Position
On Mattea's 'Untasted Honey' album, "Goin' Gone" is listed as the first track.
Cover Versions
Despite its success, the song hasn't been widely covered by other artists. However, Nanci Griffith, one of the songwriters, did record her version later on.
Legacy
Years after its initial release, "Goin' Gone" remains one of Kathy Mattea's best known and most iconic songs.
Unique Element
The song stands out for its narrative style lyrics, telling a story of love, longing, and the desire for freedom. It is characteristic of the storytelling tradition in country music.
Reception
The song was widely appreciated for Mattea’s heartfelt vocal delivery and the accompanying music.
Live Performances
"Goin' Gone" has been one of the staple songs in Kathy Mattea's concert repertoire throughout her career.

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