Goodbye Girl is an album by the American musician David Gates, released in 1978. The title track was used in the film of the same name. The album peaked at No. 165 on the Billboard 200.
"Took the Last Train" was released as a follow-up single, which also became a U.S. and Canadian top 40 hit.
Only tracks 1–4, 6 and 7 are new material; the remainder are reissued from previous albums.
Contents
Track listing
All tracks written by David Gates, except "Took the Last Train", which was written by Gates and Larry Knechtel.
"Goodbye Girl" (2:45)
"Took the Last Train" (4:32)
"Overnight Sensation" (4:58)
"California Lady" (3:52)
"Ann" (previously released on First) (3:50)
"Drifter" (3:37)
"He Don't Know How to Love You" (2:43)
"Suite: Clouds, Rain" (previously released on First) (8:52)
"Lorilee" (previously released on First) (4:42)
"Part-Time Love" (previously released on Never Let Her Go) (2:23)
"Sunday Rider" (previously released on First) (3:21)
"Never Let Her Go" (previously released on Never Let Her Go) (3:07)
Personnel
"Goodbye Girl"
David Gates – vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, bass
Dean Parks – electric guitar
Mike Botts – drums
"Took the Last Train"
David Gates – vocals, bass
Dean Parks – guitar
Larry Knechtel – piano, moog synthesizer
Jim Horn – alto saxophone
Mike Botts – drums
"Overnight Sensation"
David Gates – vocals, acoustic guitar
Larry Knechtel – bass
Dean Parks – guitar solo
Mike Botts – drums
"California Lady"
David Gates – vocals, rhythm guitar
Larry Knechtel – bass
Dean Parks – guitar solo
Mike Botts – drums
"Ann"
David Gates – vocals, guitar, bass
"Drifter"
David Gates – vocals, acoustic guitar
Larry Knechtel – bass