It's Hard to Say Goodbye
Encyclopedia
"Foolish Lullaby" is a song by Laura Branigan
from her fourth studio album Hold Me. It was written by Jack White
and Mark Spiro.
between Paul Anka
and Céline Dion
for Anka's A Body of Work album. This version has completely new lyrics written by Anka and is titled "It's Hard to Say Goodbye". It was released as a promotional single
on September 14, 1998 in the United States.
Céline Dion and Paul Anka recorded earlier a bilingual version, in which Dion sings in Spanish and Anka in English. Entitled "Mejor Decir Adios," it was included on Paul Anka's Amigos album, released on July 30, 1996. Adrian Posse and Humberto Gatica
wrote the Spanish lyrics. Anka also recorded the song with Regine Velasquez
in 1993 on her album Reason Enough.
Laura Branigan
Laura Ann Branigan was an American singer-songwriter and actress of Italian and Irish ancestry. She is best known in the United States for her 1982 Platinum-certified hit "Gloria" and in Europe for the number-one single "Self Control"...
from her fourth studio album Hold Me. It was written by Jack White
Jack White (musician)
Jack White , often credited as Jack White III, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer and occasional actor...
and Mark Spiro.
Paul Anka and Celine Dion version
The song was covered in 1998 as a duetDuet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
between Paul Anka
Paul Anka
Paul Albert Anka, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor.Anka first became famous as a teen idol in the late 1950s and 1960s with hit songs like "Diana'", "Lonely Boy", and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder"...
and Céline Dion
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
for Anka's A Body of Work album. This version has completely new lyrics written by Anka and is titled "It's Hard to Say Goodbye". It was released as a promotional single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
on September 14, 1998 in the United States.
Céline Dion and Paul Anka recorded earlier a bilingual version, in which Dion sings in Spanish and Anka in English. Entitled "Mejor Decir Adios," it was included on Paul Anka's Amigos album, released on July 30, 1996. Adrian Posse and Humberto Gatica
Humberto Gatica
Humberto Gatica is a Chilean-born American record producer, music mixer, audio engineer anda long-time collaborator with producer David Foster....
wrote the Spanish lyrics. Anka also recorded the song with Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
in 1993 on her album Reason Enough.
Formats and track listings
U.S. promotional CD single- "It's Hard to Say Goodbye" (short radio version) – 4:16
Official versions
- "It's Hard to Say Goodbye" (short radio version) – 4:16
- "Mejor Decir Adios" (Spanish version) – 4:40
- "It's Hard to Say Goodbye" (album version) – 4:31