I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye)
1988 single by Agnetha Fältskog with Peter Cetera
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"I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye)" is a duet by Swedish singer Agnetha Fältskog and American singer Peter Cetera, formerly the lead singer and bass guitar player for rock band Chicago. The track was recorded for Fältskog's third English language studio album I Stand Alone (1987). It was written by Mark Mueller and Aaron Zigman, with Cetera providing production. It was released on 22 February 1988 as the second single from the album. A Spanish language version of the song, "Yo No Fui (Quien Dijo Adiós)", was also recorded and included in South American versions of I Stand Alone.
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1988 European re-issue cover | ||||
| Single by Agnetha Fältskog with Peter Cetera | ||||
| from the album I Stand Alone | ||||
| Released | 22 February 1988[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
| Length | 4:10 | |||
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| Producer | Peter Cetera | |||
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It proved arguably the album's biggest chart success, peaking at number 93 on both the Canadian RPM Top 100 and US Billboard Hot 100 charts; it was also a top twenty hit on the AC charts in both countries.[2] Like usual, Fältskog did not do any promotion for the single in North America.
Recording
During the recording of the song, Fältskog and Cetera both shared the studio microphone.[3]
Critical reception
Ron Fell and Diane Rufer of Gavin Report said the song recalls of Cetera's previous duet, "The Next Time I Fall", with Amy Grant.[4] Cash Box reviewed "I Wasn't the One" as a "smash ballad-duet".[5] Dutch magazine Hitkrant wrote neutrally of the song, as they expected more of the "combination of top notch talents like this."[6]
Music video
A music video was shot in Stockholm by Egill Eðvarðsson, but did not show Cetera on camera. Fältskog had high hopes that the song would become a hit after the album had reportedly not sold many copies.[7] By 2nd July 1988, it was reported that Eðvarðsson had been putting the finishing touches to the video.[7]
Formats and track listings
The single was released in four formats:
- 7"-single
- "I Wasn't The One (Who Said Goodbye)" 4:12
- "If You Need Somebody Tonight" 3:30
- 12"-single
- "I Wasn't The One (Who Said Goodbye)" [Extended Version] 6:00
- "Yo No Fui (Quien Dijo Adiós)" 4:12
- "If You Need Somebody Tonight" 3:30
- Cassette single [USA]
- "I Wasn't The One (Who Said Goodbye)" 4:06
- "If You Need Somebody Tonight" 3:32
- 3"-CD-single [Japan]
- "I Wasn't The One (Who Said Goodbye)"
- "If You Need Somebody Tonight"
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[8] | 93 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[9] | 21 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 200 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 93 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[12] | 19 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Gavin Report)[13] | 11 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1987) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Contemporary (Gavin Report)[15] | 90 |
External links
- "I Wasn't The One (Who Said Good-Bye)" Official Agnetha Fältskog website