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A Bad Goodbye
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Wikipedia article
'"A Bad Goodbye"' is a song written by American country music artist Clint Black, and recorded by him as a duet with fellow country music artist Wynonna. The song was recorded after the two toured together during their "Black and Wy" tour in 1993. It was released in May 1993 as the first single from Black's album 'No Time to Kill'. It peaked at number 2 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, behind "Chattahoochee" by Alan Jackson.[http://www.billboard.com/charts/1993-09-25/country-songs Billboard] In addition, it was Black's first appearance on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, peaking at number 43 there.[http://www.billboard.com/charts/1993-08-21/hot-100 Billboard]
The song was also nominated for Vocal Event of the Year at the 1993 Academy of Country Music awards.
Critical reception
In his review of Black's album, 'Time' magazine reviewer Christopher John Farley noted that Judd's voice "draws out an emotional edge" in Black's voice. Overall, he thought that the collaboration added an edge to 'No Time to Kill' that Black's first three albums lacked. Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling the lyrics "direct, moving and majestic." She goes on to say that the song has "'single of the year' written all over it."'Billboard', May 8, 1993
The song followed a "Black & Wy" tour, which featured Black and Judd touring together.
Music video
The music video was directed by Peter Nydrle and produced by Paul Flattery. It was shot in Arizona during their "Black & Wy" tour and premiered in May 1993.
Chart positions
"A Bad Goodbye" debuted at number 55 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of May 15, 1993.
Year-end charts
References
Category:1993 singles
Category:Clint Black songs
Category:Wynonna Judd songs
Category:Malefemale vocal duets
Category:Songs written by Clint Black
Category:Song recordings produced by Clint Black
Category:Song recordings produced by James Stroud
Category:RCA Records Nashville singles
Category:1993 songs
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