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| "'''Goodbye Stranger'''" is a song by ], which first appeared on their 1979 album '']''. | "'''Goodbye Stranger'''" is a song by ], which first appeared on their 1979 album '']''. | ||
| The main "body" of the song is backed by a simple ] melody; the arrangement intensifies as the song progresses. This is eventually joined by intermittent ] chords and ]. The song features several layers of vocals to complete the melody |
The main "body" of the song is backed by a simple ] melody; the arrangement intensifies as the song progresses. This is eventually joined by intermittent ] chords and ]. The song features several layers of vocals to complete the melody and has ] vocals during the chorus. | ||
| In the music video, the band play the track on a soundstage. ] is playing the Wurlitzer electric piano, ] and ] are playing their guitars (Hodgson on electric, Thompson on bass), ] is playing keyboards and ] is playing drums and percussion. | In the music video, the band play the track on a soundstage. ] is playing the Wurlitzer electric piano, ] and ] are playing their guitars (Hodgson on electric, Thompson on bass), ] is playing keyboards and ] is playing drums and percussion. | ||
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| "Goodbye Stranger" | |
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| B-side | "Even in the Quietest Moments" |
"Goodbye Stranger" is a song by Supertramp, which first appeared on their 1979 album Breakfast in America.
The main "body" of the song is backed by a simple Wurlitzer electric piano melody; the arrangement intensifies as the song progresses. This is eventually joined by intermittent electric guitar chords and bass. The song features several layers of vocals to complete the melody and has falsetto vocals during the chorus.
In the music video, the band play the track on a soundstage. Rick Davies is playing the Wurlitzer electric piano, Roger Hodgson and Dougie Thomson are playing their guitars (Hodgson on electric, Thompson on bass), John Helliwell is playing keyboards and Bob Siebenberg is playing drums and percussion.
It was featured on the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati on the episode "Baby, If You Ever Wondered". It was also featured on the 1999 soundtrack to Magnolia album, along with "The Logical Song".
A parody of this song, called "Goodbye, Toby" was featured on the 4th season finale of The Office, sung by Michael Scott (Steve Carell).
Charts
| Chart (1979) | Peak Position |
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| UK Singles Chart | 57 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 15 |
| Canada | 6 |
Personnel
- Rick Davies - Wurlitzer piano, organ, lead and backing vocals
- Roger Hodgson - electric guitar
- John Helliwell - whistling
- Bob Siebenberg - drums
- Dougie Thomson - bass guitar
References
- The Office - Goodbye Toby, from NBC, retrieved 2009-08-27
- Supertramp in the UK Charts, The Official Charts.
- Lwin, Nanda, Top 40 Hits: The Essential Chart Guide. Mississauga, Ontario: Music Data Canada
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