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Standing on the Edge of Goodbye
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Wikipedia article
"'Standing on the Edge of Goodbye'" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist John Berry. It was released in February 1995 as the first single from the album 'Standing on the Edge'. The song reached number 2 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was written by Berry and Stewart Harris.
Content
Berry wrote the song with Stewart Harris, a Nashville songwriter with whom he had never worked before. The song is composed in the key of B-flat major, and recalls an ending relationship which the narrator calls "standing on the edge of goodbye".
Critical reception
'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that Berry "picks up the tempo but continues to travel down the same country/soul road that got him where he is." and that it "showcases some solid writing chops."
Music video
The music video was directed by John Lloyd Miller and premiered in early 1995.
Chart performance
"Standing on the Edge of Goodbye" debuted at number 73 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of March 4, 1995.
Year-end charts
References
Category:1995 singles
Category:1995 songs
Category:John Berry (country singer) songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen
Category:Liberty Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by John Lloyd Miller
Category:Songs written by Stewart Harris
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