"Goodbye Girl" is a song by David Gates, lead singer of Bread, which was released as a single in December 1977 following the premiere of the hit film of the same name. As the theme song to the film, the song reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the biggest hit of Gates' solo career.Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990 - It also reached number three on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song is from Gates' third solo album of the same name, released the following year.
Personnel David Gates – vocals, piano, bass, acoustic guitar Dean Parks – electric guitar Mike Botts – drums
Chart history
Weekly charts Chart (1977–1978)PeakpositionAustralian (Kent Music Report)38Canada RPM Top Singles8Canada RPM Adult Contemporary5US Cash Box Top 1009
Year-end charts Chart (1978)RankCanada RPM Top Singles51US Billboard Hot 10047US Cash Box76
Cover versions Alternative rock band Hootie & the Blowfish released a cover of "Goodbye Girl" on their compilation album, The Best of Hootie & the Blowfish: 1993–2003 (2004). Their version was recorded for the television remake of the original film. British singer-songwriter Rumer released a cover version on her album Seasons of My Soul (2011).
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