# Sweet Partings: 4 Excellent Songs With “Goodbye” in Their Titles

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sweet-partings-4-excellent-songs-with-goodbye-in-their-titles/
- Published: 2026-10-27T20:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T21:27:05+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/sweet-partings-4-excellent-songs-with-goodbye-in-their-titles/
- Topics: Art, Business, Culture, Entertainment, Markets, Music

## Key points

- Four songs explore different kinds of parting.
- Cohen’s song was recorded by Judy Collins before his debut.
- Squeeze released three versions of “Goodbye Girl”.

## Summary

An article highlights four songs with “goodbye” in their titles, arguing that farewells can make compelling listening rather than simply signal sorrow. The songs approach parting in different ways, from romantic heartbreak to a wry account of a disastrous encounter.

Leonard Cohen first gave “Hey That’s No Way To Say Goodbye” to Judy Collins, and it went on to be covered by many artists. Colin Blunstone’s “Caroline Goodbye” was a standout on his 1971 solo debut, while Billy Joel’s “Say Goodbye To Hollywood” reflected his departure from the West Coast and featured a beat inspired by “Be My Baby”. Squeeze’s “Goodbye Girl” appeared in three versions, with separate UK and US singles and another take on the album *Cool For Cats*.

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