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"'''Too Late for Goodbyes'''" is the first single (second in the U.S.) from [[Julian Lennon]]'s 1984 album ''[[Valotte]]''. It featured the harmonica of [[Toots Thielemans|Jean "Toots" Thielemans]], and it was a top-10 hit in the |
"'''Too Late for Goodbyes'''" is the first single (second in the U.S.) from [[Julian Lennon]]'s 1984 album ''[[Valotte]]''. It featured the [[harmonica]] of [[Toots Thielemans|Jean "Toots" Thielemans]], and it was a top-10 hit in the U.K. and U.S., reaching No. 6 in the [[UK Singles Chart]] in November 1984,<ref>[https://archive.is/20120724170757/http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=4201 Julian Lennon's UK chart positions] ''Chart Stats.'' Retrieved 9 July 2010.</ref> and No. 5 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] singles chart in late March 1985.<ref name="billboard">"[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=julian lennon|chart=all}} Billboard chart history for Too Late for Goodbyes]" ''Billboard.com.'' Retrieved 9 July 2010.</ref> B-side "Big Mama" has been described by Lennon as "semi-[[hard rock]]".<ref name=hjBig>{{cite web|last=Burianek |first=CJ |url=http://heyjules.com/lyrics/bigmamma.html |title=Valotte: Big Mama |publisher=Heyjules.com |date= |accessdate=15 June 2013}}</ref><ref name=RadioToo>{{cite AV media |people=Harvey, Phil (Host); Lennon, Julian (Star) |date=23–28 May 1985 |title=Too Late For Goodbyes The Julian Lennon Radio Special |medium=Radio |url=http://heyjules.com/valotte/radio/1985may23toolate.html |accessdate=15 June 2013 |publisher=Radio International |location=}}</ref> |
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"Too Late for Goodbyes" peaked at #1 on March 16, 1985 at the U.S. [[Adult Contemporary (chart)|Adult Contemporary]] chart,<ref name="billboard"/> spending two weeks at the top of this chart. The music video for the song was directed by [[Sam Peckinpah]],<ref name=hj84>{{cite web|last=Burianek |first=CJ |url=http://www.heyjules.com/bio/1984.html |title=1984 - The Debut Release Valotte |publisher=Heyjules.com |date= |accessdate=15 June 2013}}</ref> and produced by [[Martin Lewis (producer)|Martin Lewis]].<ref name=EoAC>{{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of American Cinema|year=2007|publisher=MobileReference.com|location=Boston|isbn=9781605011455|edition=illustrated}}</ref> To date, it is the most successful song of Lennon's career. |
"Too Late for Goodbyes" peaked at #1 on March 16, 1985 at the U.S. [[Adult Contemporary (chart)|Adult Contemporary]] chart,<ref name="billboard"/> spending two weeks at the top of this chart. The music video for the song was directed by [[Sam Peckinpah]],<ref name=hj84>{{cite web|last=Burianek |first=CJ |url=http://www.heyjules.com/bio/1984.html |title=1984 - The Debut Release Valotte |publisher=Heyjules.com |date= |accessdate=15 June 2013}}</ref> and produced by [[Martin Lewis (producer)|Martin Lewis]].<ref name=EoAC>{{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of American Cinema|year=2007|publisher=MobileReference.com|location=Boston|isbn=9781605011455|edition=illustrated}}</ref> To date, it is the most successful song of Lennon's career. |
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==In popular culture== |
==In popular culture== |
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* The song is featured in the video game ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' on the in-game radio station, Los Santos Rock Radio. |
* The song is featured in the video game ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' on the in-game radio station, [[Music of Grand Theft Auto V|Los Santos Rock Radio]]. |
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==Charts and certifications== |
==Charts and certifications== |
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"Too Late for Goodbyes" | ||||
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Single by Julian Lennon | ||||
from the album Valotte | ||||
B-side |
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Released | 24 September 1984 (UK) January 1985 (US) | |||
Recorded | February – August 1984 | |||
Genre | New wave | |||
Length | 3:30 | |||
Label | Charisma (UK) Atlantic (US) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Julian Lennon | |||
Producer(s) | Phil Ramone | |||
Julian Lennon singles chronology | ||||
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"Too Late for Goodbyes" is the first single (second in the U.S.) from Julian Lennon's 1984 album Valotte. It featured the harmonica of Jean "Toots" Thielemans, and it was a top-10 hit in the U.K. and U.S., reaching No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart in November 1984,[1] and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in late March 1985.[2] B-side "Big Mama" has been described by Lennon as "semi-hard rock".[3][4]
"Too Late for Goodbyes" peaked at #1 on March 16, 1985 at the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart,[2] spending two weeks at the top of this chart. The music video for the song was directed by Sam Peckinpah,[5] and produced by Martin Lewis.[6] To date, it is the most successful song of Lennon's career.
Track listing
- "Too Late for Goodbyes" – 3:30
- "Well I Don't Know" – 4:35
- "Too Late for Goodbyes" – 3:30
- "Let Me Be" – 2:12
- UK 12" single (Charisma JL112)[7]
- "Too Late for Goodbyes" – 3:30
- "Big Mama" – 3:16
- "Well I Don't Know" – 4:35
- "Too Late for Goodbyes (Extended Special Mix)" – 5:55
- "Too Late for Goodbyes" – 3:30
- "Let Me Be" – 2:12
In popular culture
- The song is featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto V on the in-game radio station, Los Santos Rock Radio.
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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See also
References
- ^ Julian Lennon's UK chart positions Chart Stats. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
- ^ a b "Billboard chart history for Too Late for Goodbyes" Billboard.com. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
- ^ Burianek, CJ. "Valotte: Big Mama". Heyjules.com. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^ Harvey, Phil (Host); Lennon, Julian (Star) (23–28 May 1985). Too Late For Goodbyes The Julian Lennon Radio Special (Radio). Radio International. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^ Burianek, CJ. "1984 - The Debut Release Valotte". Heyjules.com. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^ Encyclopedia of American Cinema (illustrated ed.). Boston: MobileReference.com. 2007. ISBN 9781605011455.
- ^ a b c d Burianek, CJ. "Julian Lennon Singles from the 80s". Heyjules.com. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca.
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(help) - ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 4 May 1985. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Too Late for Goodbyes". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1993). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961–1993. Record Research. p. 138.
- ^ Cash Box Top 100 Singles, March 30, 1985
- ^ "RPM's Top 100 Singles of 1985". RPM. Vol. 43, no. 16. 28 December 1985. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ Musicoutfitters.com
- ^ Cash Box Year-End Charts: Top 100 Pop Singles, December 27, 1985
- ^ "Gold Record". Beatles Awards. Retrieved 12 September 2017.