Goodbye Is Forever (song)
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"Goodbye Is Forever" was the second single released by the Duran Duran
off-shoot band, Arcadia
. It was released by Capitol Records in January 1986 in many regions around the world except the UK. It peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100
chart in the U.S.
The video for "Goodbye is Forever" was directed by Marcello Anciano and featured Simon and Nick as figures "stranded in time", almost like two characters out of Samuel Beckett
. They actually appear to be trapped within the elaborate mechanisms of a giant cuckoo clock
whilst sitting on chairs that move along a circular railroad-guard. The moving chairs transport the two pop stars through many strange scenes and surreal
episodes involving symbols of time.
"Missing" was directed by Dean Chamberlain
and featured many luminous, dreamlike images that were achieved through innovative photographic techniques involving extended exposure times and unique lighting applications.
and Ron Saint Germain.
The 'Single Mix' was done by Alex Sadkin
.
The B-side to the single was the album track "Missing".
Also credited:
Duran Duran
Duran Duran are an English band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States...
off-shoot band, Arcadia
Arcadia (band)
Arcadia were the pop group formed in 1985 by Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor of Duran Duran, during a break in that band's schedule. However, Roger Taylor appeared in only a few band photographs and in none of the music videos, and stated he was only to be involved in the recording side...
. It was released by Capitol Records in January 1986 in many regions around the world except the UK. It peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart in the U.S.
Music video
A video was made for both the A-side and B-side.The video for "Goodbye is Forever" was directed by Marcello Anciano and featured Simon and Nick as figures "stranded in time", almost like two characters out of Samuel Beckett
Samuel Beckett
Samuel Barclay Beckett was an Irish avant-garde novelist, playwright, theatre director, and poet. He wrote both in English and French. His work offers a bleak, tragicomic outlook on human nature, often coupled with black comedy and gallows humour.Beckett is widely regarded as among the most...
. They actually appear to be trapped within the elaborate mechanisms of a giant cuckoo clock
Cuckoo clock
A cuckoo clock is a clock, typically pendulum-regulated, that strikes the hours with a sound like a common cuckoo's call and typically has a mechanical cuckoo that emerges with each note...
whilst sitting on chairs that move along a circular railroad-guard. The moving chairs transport the two pop stars through many strange scenes and surreal
Surrealism
Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members....
episodes involving symbols of time.
"Missing" was directed by Dean Chamberlain
Dean Chamberlain
Dean Chamberlain is a photographer who specializes in unique lighting effects and extended exposure times. Famous models for his pictures sit for up to five hours as he leaves the camera shutter open and "paints" the space around them with carried and projected lights of various colors and shapes,...
and featured many luminous, dreamlike images that were achieved through innovative photographic techniques involving extended exposure times and unique lighting applications.
B-sides, bonus tracks and remixes
"Goodbye is Forever" featured an 'Extended Mix' and 'Dub Mix' by François KevorkianFrançois Kevorkian
François Kevorkian, alias François K, is a French DJ of Armenian origin, remixer, producer and record label owner. Having started his career in renowned clubs such as the Paradise Garage and Studio 54, the New York City resident is widely considered as one of the forefathers of house...
and Ron Saint Germain.
The 'Single Mix' was done by Alex Sadkin
Alex Sadkin
Alex Sadkin is best remembered as a record producer in the early 1980s, but actually got his start in the music industry as a saxophonist for the Las Olas Brass in Fort Lauderdale, Florida....
.
The B-side to the single was the album track "Missing".
12": Capitol / S-75134 (Canada)
- "Goodbye Is Forever" (Extended) - 6:43
- "Missing" - 3:41
- "Goodbye Is Forever" (Single mix) - 4:11
12": Capitol / V-15218 (US)
- "Goodbye Is Forever" (Extended) - 6:43
- "Goodbye Is Forever" (Single mix) - 4:11
- "Goodbye Is Forever" (Dub) - 5:14
- "Missing" - 3:41
Personnel
Arcadia are:- Simon Le BonSimon Le BonSimon John Charles Le Bon is an English musician, best known as the lead singer, lyricist and musician of the band Duran Duran and its offshoot, Arcadia.-Early life:...
- vocals - Nick RhodesNick RhodesNick Rhodes is an English musician, is best known as the keyboardist of the pop rock band Duran Duran...
- keyboards - Roger Taylor - drums
Also credited:
- Alex SadkinAlex SadkinAlex Sadkin is best remembered as a record producer in the early 1980s, but actually got his start in the music industry as a saxophonist for the Las Olas Brass in Fort Lauderdale, Florida....
- producer and engineer