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Goodbye Girl (David Gates song)
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Wikipedia article
"'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
Year-end charts
Cover versions
*Alternative rock band Hootie & the Blowfish released a cover of "Goodbye Girl" on their compilation album, 'The Best of Hootie & the Blowfish: 19932003' (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).
References
Category:1977 songs
Category:1977 singles
Category:David Gates songs
Category:Hootie & the Blowfish songs
Category:Songs written by David Gates
Category:Elektra Records singles
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