Bye Bye Love

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About Bye Bye Love

"Bye Bye Love" is a popular song written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant and published in 1957. It is best known in a debut recording by the Everly Brothers, issued by Cadence Records as catalog number 1315. The song reached number 2 on the US Billboard Pop charts and number 1 on the Cash Box Best Selling Record charts. The Everly Brothers' version also enjoyed major success as a country song, reaching number 1 in the spring of 1957. The Everlys' "Bye Bye Love" is ranked 210th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. " It was the first song Paul McCartney performed live on stage, with his brother Mike at a holiday camp in Filey, North Yorkshire. The song was part of Rory Storm and The Hurricanes' repertoire and a live version recorded in 1960 was released in 2012 on the album Live at the Jive Hive March 1960. The Beatles covered the song during the Let It Be sessions in 1969. George Harrison did a cover of the song in 1974 for his album Dark Horse, changing some of the words. The song has also been covered by Simon & Garfunkel. 


Year:
2004
3:00
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#5

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[Chorus]
Bye bye love
Bye bye happiness
Hello loneliness
I think I'm gonna cry
Bye bye love
Bye bye sweet caress
Hello emptiness
I feel like I could die
Bye bye my love, goodbye

There goes my baby
With someone new
She sure looks happy
I sure am blue
She was my baby
Till he stepped in
Goodbye to romance
That might have been

Bye bye love
Bye bye happiness
Hello loneliness
I think I'm gonna cry
Bye bye love
Bye bye sweet caress
Hello emptiness
I feel like I could die
Bye bye my love, goodbye

I'm through with romance
I'm through with love
I'm through with counting
The stars above
And here's the reason
That I'm so free
My loving baby
Is through with me

Bye bye love
Bye bye happiness
Hello loneliness
I think I'm gonna cry
Bye bye love
Bye bye sweet caress
Hello emptiness
I feel like I could die
Bye bye my love, goodbye

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Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel were an American music duo consisting of singer-songwriters Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. They formed the group Tom & Jerry in 1957 and had their first success with the minor hit "Hey, Schoolgirl". As Simon & Garfunkel, the duo rose to fame in 1965, largely on the strength of the hit single "The Sound of Silence". Their music was featured in the landmark film The Graduate (1967), propelling them further into the public consciousness. more »

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Written by: Boudleaux Bryant, Felice Bryant

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3 facts about this song

George Harrison Version
1. "Bye Bye Love" cover: George Harrison, a member of the Beatles, covered "Bye Bye Love" for his 1974 album "Dark Horse". 2. Emotional Connection: The song was deeply personal to Harrison, as it was recorded during his divorce from his wife, Pattie Boyd. 3. Altered lyrics: Harrison changed a few lyrics to reflect his personal heartache. For example, he changed "I think I'm gonna die" to "I think I'm gonna die-ie", indicating his broken heart.
Simon & Garfunkel Version
1. "Bye Bye Love" live recording: Simon & Garfunkel recorded a live version of "Bye Bye Love" for their 1970 album "Bridge over Troubled Water". 2. Unique renditions: This version transitioned from the traditional structure of the original, as Simon & Garfunkel gave it a folk-rock translation with their unique harmonies. 3. Hints of reunion: Featuring this song in their comeback album, Bridge over Troubled Water, Simon & Garfunkel subtly hinted at their reunion as a duo.
The Everly Brothers Version
1. Original creators: The Everly Brothers are the original singers of "Bye Bye Love", which was released in 1957. 2. Chart success: The song was a massive hit for them, reaching No.2 on the Billboard pop charts and No.1 on the country charts. 3. Iconic Writers: The song was written by husband and wife songwriting team Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. 4. Rock n Roll Hall of Fame: "Bye Bye Love" by The Everly Brothers is included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll".

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