The Last Goodbye (song)
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"The Last Goodbye" is a song the British
girl group
, Atomic Kitten
. It was released in 2002 as the second single from Feels So Good. In 2003, the song was released as a double-A side in the United Kingdom
and The Republic of Ireland with "Be with You
". The song peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart
in December of that year.
The song is Atomic Kitten's 10th single, and was included on their first compilation album
, Atomic Kitten- The Greatest Hits
.
It was written by Bjorklund, Hermansen, Lind, Akosua-Therese Poku, Hallgeir Rustan, S.E. and Mikkel, and produced by StarGate.
CD single 2
The Last Goodbye contains a remix by Soda Club a.k.a. Love to Infinity
. Soda Club Radio Edit (3:49), Soda Club Vocal Mix (6:26).
stated that the reason the video was filmed in Liverpool, was because they wanted a location with beautiful architecture, and tourist attractions that people will instantly associate with Liverpool.
The story of the music video is that the kittens are all in different scenes, and stumble upon different couples who are in love, whilst the kittens are alone and sad.
Liz McClarnon
said that it was their first video where they had to include acting, instead of dancing, posing and just singing in front of the camera.
Some of the scenes include Natasha Hamilton
in Liverpool Airport, and a taxi, Liz McClarnon
in a Cinema (Crosby Community Plaza), and Jenny Frost
in a Hotel room. The final scene includes all three kittens walking down a famous sight in Liverpool, again, in the dead of night.
on its first week of release. It stayed on the chart for 12 weeks, and managed to sell 182,695 copies in the UK alone. It is Atomic Kitten's fifth-best-selling single in the UK, after "Whole Again
", "The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling)", and "Eternal Flame".
The song also was a top 10 hit in The Republic of Ireland, and like the UK, was their fourth-best-selling single there.
In New Zealand
, the single went straight in at 11, just missing the top 10. Atomic Kitten never promoted their singles in New Zealand, yet went on to have three number ones, four top tens, and 8 top twenties. In other words, all of their singles released in New Zealand peaked in the top 20, with the exception of "Right Now
", which only managed to peak at 40.
The song was a top 20 hit in The Netherlands and Austria
, again, a success, considering they never promoted "The Last Goodbye" over there.
Although their lowest charting hit in Denmark, it still managed to peak at 20. Denmark is the only country for every one of Atomic Kitten's singles to reach the top 20.
In Germany
and Switzerland
, the song was a top 30 hit, and in Belgium
and Sweden
the single was a top 40 hit.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
, Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten were an English girl group from Liverpool, first established in 1997. Created by Andy McCluskey, the final line-up, and most commercially successful, consisted of Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, and Jenny Frost...
. It was released in 2002 as the second single from Feels So Good. In 2003, the song was released as a double-A side in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and The Republic of Ireland with "Be with You
Be with You (Atomic Kitten song)
"Be with You" is a song from girl group Atomic Kitten's second studio album, Feels So Good. The song was a big hit in Australia, peaking at #10 and #15 in New Zealand. "Be With You" samples Electric Light Orchestra's song "Last Train to London", using both tune and the lyrics from the chorus, "I...
". The song peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in December of that year.
Song information
There are two different versions of the song, one that appears on their second album, Feels So Good, and their single release. There isn't much difference, however, On the album version, Natasha sing the first and second verses alone, however for the single release Liz sings the opening part of the first verse and Natasha sings the second part. Jenny sings the first part of the second verse and Natasha singing the second part of the verse.The song is Atomic Kitten's 10th single, and was included on their first compilation album
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
, Atomic Kitten- The Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits (Atomic Kitten album)
The Greatest Hits is the first compilation album released by the British girl group Atomic Kitten on 5 April 2004. It contains all of the group's chart hits, with the exception of their UK Top 20 hit "Follow Me" from 2000...
.
It was written by Bjorklund, Hermansen, Lind, Akosua-Therese Poku, Hallgeir Rustan, S.E. and Mikkel, and produced by StarGate.
Track listing
CD single 1- "The Last Goodbye"
- "Be with YouBe with You (Atomic Kitten song)"Be with You" is a song from girl group Atomic Kitten's second studio album, Feels So Good. The song was a big hit in Australia, peaking at #10 and #15 in New Zealand. "Be With You" samples Electric Light Orchestra's song "Last Train to London", using both tune and the lyrics from the chorus, "I...
" (radio edit) - "Be with You" (milky 7" edit)
- "The Last Goodbye" (music video)
CD single 2
- "Be with You" (radio version)
- "The Last Goodbye"
- "For Once in My LifeFor Once in My Life"For Once in My Life" is a pop song written by Ron Miller and Orlando Murden for Motown Records' Jobete publishing company in 1967 . The composition was originally recorded by Jean DuShon, while other artists, such as Tony Bennett and The Temptations, recorded slow ballad versions of the song...
" - "Be With You" (music video)
The Last Goodbye contains a remix by Soda Club a.k.a. Love to Infinity
Love to Infinity
Love to Infinity is a platinum selling UK based remix, production and songwriting team, Andy, Pete and Dave Lee.Formed in 1992, Grammy nominated Love to Infinity has remixed a wealth of dance and pop artists including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Cher, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Ace...
. Soda Club Radio Edit (3:49), Soda Club Vocal Mix (6:26).
Music video
The music video for "The Last Goodbye" was filmed and set in Liverpool, during midnight. Natasha HamiltonNatasha Hamilton
Natasha Maria Hamilton is a British singer-songwriter, dancer and occasional stage actress. She was a member of Atomic Kitten from 1999 to 2008.-Early life and career:...
stated that the reason the video was filmed in Liverpool, was because they wanted a location with beautiful architecture, and tourist attractions that people will instantly associate with Liverpool.
The story of the music video is that the kittens are all in different scenes, and stumble upon different couples who are in love, whilst the kittens are alone and sad.
Liz McClarnon
Liz McClarnon
Elizabeth Margaret "Liz" McClarnon is an English pop singer, dancer and television presenter. She was a member of the group Atomic Kitten and originated the role of Paulette in the first UK tour of Legally Blonde the musical....
said that it was their first video where they had to include acting, instead of dancing, posing and just singing in front of the camera.
Some of the scenes include Natasha Hamilton
Natasha Hamilton
Natasha Maria Hamilton is a British singer-songwriter, dancer and occasional stage actress. She was a member of Atomic Kitten from 1999 to 2008.-Early life and career:...
in Liverpool Airport, and a taxi, Liz McClarnon
Liz McClarnon
Elizabeth Margaret "Liz" McClarnon is an English pop singer, dancer and television presenter. She was a member of the group Atomic Kitten and originated the role of Paulette in the first UK tour of Legally Blonde the musical....
in a Cinema (Crosby Community Plaza), and Jenny Frost
Jenny Frost
Jennifer "Jenny" Frost is an English singer, dancer, television presenter and model. She was a member of girl group Precious before replacing Kerry Katona in chart topping band Atomic Kitten from 2001 until they split in 2008. Frost presented makeunder show Snog Marry Avoid? from 2008 to 2011...
in a Hotel room. The final scene includes all three kittens walking down a famous sight in Liverpool, again, in the dead of night.
Chart performance
The song peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
on its first week of release. It stayed on the chart for 12 weeks, and managed to sell 182,695 copies in the UK alone. It is Atomic Kitten's fifth-best-selling single in the UK, after "Whole Again
Whole Again
"Whole Again" is the fifth single released from British popband Atomic Kitten's debut studio album, Right Now, and the first single released from the album in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The group persauded Virgin Records to release the track as a tribute to band member Kerry...
", "The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling)", and "Eternal Flame".
The song also was a top 10 hit in The Republic of Ireland, and like the UK, was their fourth-best-selling single there.
In New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, the single went straight in at 11, just missing the top 10. Atomic Kitten never promoted their singles in New Zealand, yet went on to have three number ones, four top tens, and 8 top twenties. In other words, all of their singles released in New Zealand peaked in the top 20, with the exception of "Right Now
Right Now (Atomic Kitten song)
"Right Now" is the debut single by Atomic Kitten, for their debut album Right Now with Katona's vocals appearing on the 2000 version of the album with Frosts version appearing on the 2001 version and the groups 2004 Greatest Hits album.-Song information:...
", which only managed to peak at 40.
The song was a top 20 hit in The Netherlands and Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, again, a success, considering they never promoted "The Last Goodbye" over there.
Although their lowest charting hit in Denmark, it still managed to peak at 20. Denmark is the only country for every one of Atomic Kitten's singles to reach the top 20.
In Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, the song was a top 30 hit, and in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
the single was a top 40 hit.
Charts
| Chart (2002–03) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany (Media Control AG Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... ) |
28 |