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Goodbye (Night Ranger song)

1985 single by Night Ranger

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"Goodbye" is a power ballad by the American hard rock band Night Ranger. It was released in October 1985, as the third and last single from their album 7 Wishes. It was written by guitarist Jeff Watson and singer Jack Blades. The lead vocals on this song are sung by drummer Kelly Keagy. Reaching No. 17, the song is the last U.S. top 40 hit for the band to date. The music video for "Goodbye" had frequent rotation on MTV at end of that year.

Single version

*7" Single # "Goodbye" - 4:20 # "Seven Wishes" - 4:52

Promo version

* 12" Single # "Goodbye" - 4:20 # "Goodbye" (short version) - 3:52

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