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1982 single by Soft Cell From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Say Hello, Wave Goodbye
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"Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" is a song from the album Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret by English synth-pop duo Soft Cell that was released as a single in January 1982[3] and reached number three on the UK Singles Chart.[4] The clarinet which can be heard in the beginning of the Extended Version is played by Dave Tofani.

Quick facts Single by Soft Cell, from the album Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret ...

In 1991, the track was remixed by Julian Mendelsohn and released as "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye '91" to promote the compilation album Memorabilia – The Singles, making no. 38 on the UK Singles Chart.[4] Soft Cell vocalist Marc Almond re-recorded his vocals for the new version. It was ranked number 65 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Best Songs of 1982[5] and ranked 12 on Classic Pop magazine's list of the 40 best synth-pop songs.[1]

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Music video

A promo video was made that features the British actress Eileen Daly.

Track listing

1982 7" single
  1. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" - 5:24 [6]
  2. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" (Instrumental) - 5:12
1982 12" single
  1. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" (Extended Version) - 9:08 [7]
  2. "Fun City" (Marc and the Mambas recording) - 7:45
1991 7" single
  1. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye '91" - 5:03 [8]
  2. "Memorabilia '91" - 3:56
1991 12" single
  1. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye '91" (The Long Goodbye - Extended Mendelsohn Remix) - 8:19 [9]
  2. "Memorabilia '91" (Extended Grid Remix) - 6:51
1991 CD1
  1. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye '91" - 5:03 [10]
  2. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye '91" (The Long Goodbye - Extended Mendelsohn Remix) - 8:19
  3. "Memorabilia '91" (Extended Grid Remix) - 6:51
1991 CD2
  1. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye '91" - 5:03 [11]
  2. "Numbers" (Original Version) - 4:57
  3. "Torch" (Original Extended Version) - 8:27
2002 CD promo
  1. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" (Almighty Radio Edit Short Version) - 3:21 [12]
  2. "Tainted Love" (Soulchild Mix) - 3:19
  3. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" (Almighty Radio Edit) - 4:36
2017 Record Store Day 12 Inch Single Release[13]
  1. "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" (Dave Ball Lateral Mix)
  2. "Youth (Dave Ball Wasted On The Young Mix)
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Cover versions

The lyrics "Take your hands off me / I don't belong to you" were used in Legião Urbana's song "Será" on their 1985 debut album.[14][15]

The song was covered by British artist David Gray and released on his successful 1998 album White Ladder. It was the album's fifth proper and final single and reached #26 on the UK Singles Chart.[16] Gray's version features additional lines at the end from the Van Morrison songs "Madame George" and "Into the Mystic".

References

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