Just Long Enough to Say Goodbye

Last updated
"Just Long Enough to Say Goodbye"
Single by Mickey Gilley
from the album The Songs We Made Love To
B-side "Tying One On (To Take One Off My Mind)"
ReleasedMarch 5, 1979
Genre Country
Length2:33
Label Playboy
Songwriter(s) Jerry Foster, Bill Rice
Producer(s) Eddie Kilroy
Mickey Gilley singles chronology
"The Song We Made Love To"
(1978)
"Just Long Enough to Say Goodbye"
(1979)
"My Silver Lining"
(1979)

"Just Long Enough to Say Goodbye" is a song written by Bill Rice and Jerry Foster, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in March 1979 as the second and final single from his album The Songs We Made Love To. The song reached number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart [1] and number 10 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.

Chart performance

Chart (1979)Peak
position
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [2] 10
Canadian RPM Country Tracks10

Related Research Articles

Johnny Lee (singer) American country music singer (born 1946)

Johnny Lee is an American country music singer. His 1980 single "Lookin' for Love" became a crossover hit, spending three weeks at number 1 on the Billboard country singles chart while also appearing in the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and top 10 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. He racked up 17 top 40 country hits in the early and mid-1980s.

You Dont Know Me (Cindy Walker song) 1956 single by Eddy Arnold & Cindy Walker

"You Don't Know Me" is a song written by Cindy Walker based on a title and storyline given to her by Eddy Arnold in 1955. "You Don't Know Me" was first recorded by Arnold that year and released as a single on April 21, 1956 on RCA Victor. The best-selling version of the song is by Ray Charles, who took it to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962, after releasing the song on his number 1 album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. The first version of the song to make the Billboard charts was by Jerry Vale in 1956, peaking at number 14 on the pop chart. Arnold's version charted two months later, released as an RCA Victor single, 47-6502, backed with "The Rockin' Mockin' Bird", which reached number 10 on the Billboard country chart. Cash Box magazine, which combined all best-selling versions at one position, included a version by Carmen McRae that never appeared in the Billboard Top 100 Sides listing.

True Love Ways Single by Buddy Holly

"True Love Ways" is a song attributed to Norman Petty and Buddy Holly. Buddy Holly's original was recorded with the Dick Jacobs Orchestra in October 1958, four months before the singer's death. It was first released on the posthumous album The Buddy Holly Story, Vol. 2, in March 1960. The song was first released as a single in Britain in May 1960, reaching number 25 on the UK Singles Chart. It was released the following month in the US, but did not make the charts. In 1988, a UK re-release of the recording by MCA, the single reached no. 65 on the UK singles chart in a 5 week chart run.

"City Lights" is an American country music song written by Bill Anderson on August 27, 1957. He recorded it on a small Texas label called TNT Records in early 1958 to little acclaim. The song was first cut by Anderson in 1957 at the campus of the University of Georgia. In June 1958, Ray Price recorded it and his version hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs singles chart in August 1958. Mickey Gilley's version also hit number 1 in June 1975.

"I Overlooked an Orchid" is a country song that was a hit for Mickey Gilley in 1974. It was first recorded by Carl Smith in 1950, achieving only modest sales when it was released as a single through Columbia Records. Country act Johnnie & Jack recorded the song in 1962 as part of their album Smiles and Tears, then it was released as the B-side to their single "Bye Bye Love" in early 1963.

"Too Good to Stop Now" is a song written by Bob McDill and Rory Bourke, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in August 1984 as the first single and title track from his album Too Good to Stop Now. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in December 1984 and #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

"Tears of the Lonely" is a song written by Wayland Holyfield, and originally recorded by Don Williams on his 1978 album Expressions. The song was later recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley and released in February 1982 as the third single from his album You Don't Know Me. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

"Overnight Sensation" is a song written by Bob McDill, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in December 1975 as the second and final single and title track from Gilley's album Overnight Sensation. The song reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 4 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

"Honky Tonk Memories" is a song written by Rory Bourke, Gene Dobbins and Johnny Wilson, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in June 1977 as the second single from his album First Class. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 2 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

"Chains of Love" is a song written by Ahmet Nugetre and Harry VanWalls, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in October 1977 as the third and final single from his album First Class. The song reached number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

"Power of Positive Drinkin'" is a song written by Don Pfrimmer and Rick Klang, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in March 1978 as the lead single from his album Flyin' High. The song reached number 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.

"Here Comes the Hurt Again'" is a song written by Jerry Foster and Bill Rice, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in July 1978 as the second single from his album Flyin' High. The song reached number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 43 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

"My Silver Lining" is a song written by Roger Murrah and Tina Murrah, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in July 1979 as the lead single from his album Mickey Gilley. The song reached number 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 62 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.

"Your Love Shines Through" is a song written by Wayland Holyfield and Gary Nicholson, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in August 1983 as the second and final single from his album Fool for Your Love. The song reached No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 6 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

"I'm the One Mama Warned You About" is a song written by Mickey James and Gayle Zeiler, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in January 1985 as the second and final single from his album Too Good to Stop Now. The song reached number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 10 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

"You've Got Something on Your Mind" is a song recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in August 1985 as the lead single from his album I Feel Good About Lovin' You. The song reached number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. It was written by Norro Wilson, Dave Gibson, and Roger Murrah.

"Your Memory Ain't What It Used to Be" is a song recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in December 1985 as the second and final single from his album I Feel Good About Lovin' You. The song reached number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 2 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. It was written by Mary Fielder, Kim Morrison and Dickey Betts.

"Doo-Wah Days" is a song written by Edward Hunnicutt, Doug Gilmore and Gary Vincent, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in July 1986 as the only single from his album One and Only. The song reached number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

"The Song We Made Love To" is a song written by Kenneth Wahle, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in November 1978 as the lead single and title track from his album The Songs We Made Love To. The song reached number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 26 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

"She Reminded Me of You" is a song recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in October 1988 as the second single from the album Chasin' Rainbows. The song reached #23 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Peter McCann and Wayland Holyfield.

References