The Goodbye Girl • Theme Song • David Gates

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-- Soundtrack from the 1977 Herbert Ross/Neil Simon film "The Goodbye Girl," with Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Quinn Cummings, Paul Benedict & Barbara Rhoades.

[@pamalford8319]

David Gates should have at least received a Grammy or Oscar nomination for this song. He was robbed.

[@knives26]

Great artist never really gets recognized by grammy which is sad but david gates is one of my fave artist including bread

[@polkhigh2317]

david gates touched many souls in the 70s... unreal he didn't have a closet full of grammys

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

he was not the only one that was robbed

[@marcoantoniomouraesouza548]

I absolutelly agree

[@lyndawilliams4570]

Agreed ! I LOVE this song ❤️❤️❤️

[@MidwestGirl]

I can't express how much I love this movie. Perfect in every way. You know a movie is good when you laugh through the whole thing and cry at the end. David Gates couldn't have written a more perfect song. Richard Dreyfuss deserved his Oscar win for this. Marsha Mason, Quinn Cummings, Neil Simon and David Gates should have won Oscars, too.

[@jackiespeich.sport2001]

I agree! I just watched it again last weekend. Watching this movie just make me smile. ♥️

[@peterho8007]

Yes, I did laugh through the whole movie and cry at the end . It's an amazing movie.

[@mariobalindan110]

What's the title of the movie

[@marykayd2781]

@@mariobalindan110The Goodbye Girl same as the song

[@rickpetroske891]

The theme song was as big as the movie . No other decade or city for location would have worked like this did . Truly a 70's gem .

[@davelee8961]

I first saw the movie at a campground with my mom in about 1981. Great movie, great song.

[@jerryboswell3849]

My favorite movie theme song of all time Thank you David for writing and singing it oh so well

[@lastraes8312]

Agreed, an dick Dreyfuss won the Oscar for this!

[@michaelverbakel7632]

This is a very 1970's movie but still wonderful to watch.

[@fflubadubb]

I fell in love with RD in this movie ❤

[@StephenDedalus74]

Beautiful song for a beautiful film I watch every year no matter what :)

[@32anna2538]

The song and movie were made for each other. Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason were terrific together.

[@Wilco362]

I was seven years old when I saw it at the theater with my Mom and I remember thinking they have great chemistry.

[@thekulitsduomusicandadvent9336]

I watch this film everyday…….so beautiful…made to last forever♥️🥰

[@Condorman12]

it was Glenda Jackson

[@laurenonmoonlightdr]

Have it on my DVR. One of my favorite movies

[@starpartyguy5605]

Marsha Mason, written by her husband, Neil Simon. I was impressed by the kid, played by Quinn Cummins. Dreyfus’s won an Oscar and golden globe. Great family movie.

[@chrispnw2547]

'So forget your past my goodbye girl... Cause now you're home at last.' Talk about a movie that encapsulates NYC, hopes/dreams, grittiness/beauty, and my memories of NYC living - a one of a kind metropolis.

[@mojodojo5533]

This movie is definitely a NYC movie and story. Really captured the time. Not many NYC stories today.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

So forget your past my Goodbye Girl 'Cause now you're home at last'. This phrase encapsulates so much about love and wanting to find that special love. Thank you David...

[@davelee8961]

I agree, and I have loved this song since I was a kid. Great movie, great song.

[@CLEE52]

Im waiting my friend!! Don't give up

[@Americanpatriot-zo2tk]

Sorry for your loss!

[@laura2372]

Everything about this movie was lovely. The theme song is so melancholy yet beautiful. Dreyfuss & Mason were gold together.

[@momsher1]

My favorite song of all time - my boyfriend (now hubby of 44 years) saw this at the theatre - love Bread and David Gates! The movie is one of my favorites!

[@Jonsey-lm5sv]

The perfect marriage of a Romantic comedy and a singer-songwriter ballad! Seriously, the combination of Richard Dreyfus’s, Marsha Mason , and the lead singer of Bread makes this a wonderful encapsulation of the wonderful mid to late 70s feel. I miss that time so much.

[@pprims]

This is an excellent montage. Dreyfuss and Cummings were so good. His Oscar was well deserved.

[@robdykejr]

@pprims: He was great in "Jaws" & "Mr. Holland's Opus" as well.

[@miguelsedamano7822]

A wonderful and unforgettable song. Undoubtedly, it reveals the spirit of the 70’s. Those wonderful years!

[@davelee8961]

Well said.

[@paolasternuto9749]

Q bella canción! Me resulta corta..es para escucharla varias veces

[@josephsturgis3898]

David Gates You are a musical genius Thank you!

[@johntoledo8965]

The last scene in the film when Marsha was hugging Richard's guitar in the rain while standing on the fire escape waving goodbye to him in the yellow taxi as the song swells--- I'm bawling my eyes out. It gets me every time.

[@ljesus67]

Thank God Im not the only one....

[@johntoledo8965]

@@ljesus67 I watch the film at least once a year with a box of tissues beside me.

[@faithfultotheend5202]

I remember this song so well .My wife and i talked about how we both had seen it right before we met .She passed awat back in 1997 from cancer .This morning July 7th 2022 i woke up from a dream with this song playing in my head and in the dream we were back together again .I think it will be soon .All ways trust in GOD and his SON Jesus the Christ

[@davidhaber5304]

That’s so great. Same here!! My wife and I both saw it in 1977 and we met in 1978. Still going strong 40 years married. I’m so sorry you lost your wife. I’m sure she’s watching over you and you will be together again. God bless you.

[@joannagipson12]

❤

[@Americanpatriot-zo2tk]

I’m sorry for your loss but you will see your wife again.

[@hehhehhuhhuh7014]

@faithfultotheend5202: I'm so sorry for your loss.😓

[@gailtucker294]

Hi, I just watched The Good Bye Girl....I lost my Mother on July 7th 15 yrs ago,.. Thank you so much for sharing your lost ... Thank you for saying Always trust in God and his Son Jesus the Christ.

[@baldwincollins1264]

I agree totally, david gates should've won a grammy for this. Listening to this song still sound good.

[@DaveM-FFB]

Definitely in the top 5 romantic comedy movies of all time, but this one wins it for the best theme song. I was in college working part-time as an usher in a movie theater when this came out. Night after night, I watched people wipe away those happy tears.

[@user-gp1by7jy6c]

David Gates song Goodbye Girl is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I just love the words and I end up crying every time I hear that song.

[@jorgehidalgo4792]

This is a song that my grandmother will play on the old record player, over and over. Great memories, thank you for up loading the song.

[@MusiceWoman]

I love the Goodbye Girl, Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason and this song. One of those movies you can watch over and over and never get tired of it.

[@laurenonmoonlightdr]

100% agree!

[@Lovely-gd5qd]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS.

[@kimlanoue2033]

One of the great movies of the 70’s and a love song to go with it!

[@michaelverbakel7632]

The Goodbye Girl is definitely a movie of the 1970's. I remember seeing this in high school when I was 16. The Goodbye Girl was released in the theatres in 1977, now 46 years ago. Wow, where did the time go.

[@brianmcconnell1817]

I loved this movie and I was crazy about this song. I listened to it endlessly. It’s sweet, sincere and very touching. It was the perfect finale to the movie.

[@peterho8007]

Goodbye Girl . One of my all time favourite movies and songs. Beautiful !!

[@JuneLynn]

One of my favorite romantic comedies, just saw it again last night.....I ADORE this film and song 💜👍🏻 ....Richard Dreyfuss and that amazing little girl Quinn Cummings were wonderful in it....Richard Dreyfuss was only 29 and won best actor that year at the Oscars. : )))))

[@RicardoJoseReza]

one of the best movies I've ever seen. Richard Dreyfuss is amazing.

[@SilverQuillTV]

Totally agree! I fell hard for him!! Wish I could meet a guy like him!!

[@thomashumphrey4953]

He Won an Academy Award for his Role in this film!

[@RicardoJoseReza]

@@thomashumphrey4953 yep, great acting, such a a wasted actor, he should have starred many more movies than he did.

[@michelewalburger9729]

I adore this song. David Gates was amazing with bread and solo. This movie was amazing and touching. Marsha Mason is so beautiful I love her priceless smile!

[@stephanienewbern769]

I love this song. My favorite from David Gates. I've never understood why it didn't win the Oscar that year for Best Original Song.

[@seatownie]

I do. In another year I think it would've! But in '78 The Goodbye Girl was no match for Grease not to mention '78 was in the middle of the disco era. Grease was the word and disco was the sound!

[@richardjarden690]

The Goodbye Girl (released for Christmas '77) wasn't up against Grease (released summer '78). However, it up against not only You Light Up My Life (which won), but also The Spy Who Loved Me (which I was rooting for as I recall).

[@qweeknee4208]

All good songs!

[@JacobNightingale]

Same argument applied a few short years later....why did _An Officer and a Gentleman_ win the best song at the Oscars and not the one from _Tootsie._ They were every bit as good as each other.

[@mitchellseiff6928]

This is definitely my favorite movie Richard Dreyfuss is my fourth cousin on my dad's side of the family. I met him a couple times I always told him this is my all-time favorite movie next to jaws. I just love this song it always makes me smile listening to it when I saw this movie in 1977.

[@millicentbystander5206]

Fourth cousin? You might as well say, "We're on the same planet, so..."

[@johncaputo9965]

In an interview he once said that of all his characters, he wishes in real life he could be like the one he played here.

[@user-vc1oz9rv6v]

Fourth cousin, eh? That's like your g-g-g grandfather was Dreyfuss' g-g-g grandfather's brother. Cool, nonetheless.

[@CCBrady]

Thats cool !!! F all the other comments!!! Mark Twain was my 7th cousin. Love Richard Dreyfuss movies! I miss the 70’s so much. Life was so simple back then. I love to watch movies from that decade and listen to the music as well 🥰

[@user-vc1oz9rv6v]

Anyone remember Dreyfuss getting his voyeuristic kicks watching Madeleine Stowe dancing to Gloria Estefan's song?

[@michaellomeli8096]

Boy I'm Crying So Hard Right Now. A Great Great Movie. A Sad Song.

[@brendacapaldi7372]

No song can drive me to tears as this one does...flooded with memories. Oh and the movie is pretty fantastic as well. This is the quintessential New York 70's movie...One of if not the best!

[@jacktse6770]

actually, it is just a simple love story taking place everywhere in the world, with simple lyrics telling us the truth of love..... it's so touching, really!

[@polkhigh2317]

this was the song that made me accept it wasnt all about led zeppelin A closet david gates fan still to this day

[@dianneramsey948]

Same here!

[@Hisdaughter4444]

Mom took me to see this and was crying so hard because she was divorcing my father. I am reduced to tears every time I listen and revert back to being 7 years old all over again

[@joannagipson12]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@VickyGoss]

I was a kid when this came out on the big screen. I recalled the spaghetti all over the street and Richard Dreyfuss sitting in his room saying " I am descent I also happen to be naked", and of course I will never forget Quinn Cummings remarkable performance at such a young age; to hold her own with two major stars.

[@generator6946]

Very very good song. Oh and there are some people who absolutely belong together.

[@christinealvarellos2936]

Beautiful song that seems to have been forgotten by too many of today's "soft rock" stations. It's time to delve a bit deeper than Adele and Taylor, guys!!

[@roniecusa9840]

I can't stop myself from crying every time I watch this video...long time memories....

[@luispadilla6070]

Gates was outstanding in this song. I rate this song a ten. And it just goes along with this movie that two people searching for Love. Mason and Dreyfuss showed that you can find love if you believe in one self.

[@video728]

One of a top songs in movie history. Never has a song identified with a movie as much as this one.

[@ericgrove7755]

Beautiful soft rock love song. David Gates has an amazing voice.

[@danwingo7512]

Saw this movie at the theater when it was first released. Absolute great movie and David Gates nailed the title song.

[@kimnurse6691]

Just watched it after all these years this song still makes me happy cry

[@amtamt5560]

This was the song that I played for a girl during high school that I never ever saw again. Over 40 years and I still think of her. She was my goodbye girl.

[@ArkitektoHardinero]

This is one of my most favorite songs ever! I had no idea that this is also a movie themesong until now. 😲 Looks like a great movie too! The 70's is just magical!

[@johnrltr]

Great acting in a simply charming movie. Marsha Mason!!

[@robertschoonmaker750]

Caryl, here. I love this movie! I wish that they would show it on cable. I haven't seen it in over 35 years. Richard Dreyfuss was a scream. I still laugh when I think about some of his lines!!

[@Julie-ji3nj]

Met Richard Dreyfuss in 2001! Quite charming!

[@Thekennel177]

One of the finest love stories ever.

[@jackiespeich.sport2001]

Just watched it again this weekend… loved this movie… All time favorite!!

[@cindywestlake6278]

BEAUTIFUL SONG GREAT MOVIE! RICHARD DREYFUSS SO DESERVED THAT OSCAR😊

[@hiddenrio]

I was out buying cat food a little bit ago and this song came over the PA system. Haven't heard it in many, many years, and suddenly I was remembering this wonderful movie. Going to have to watch it again soon.

[@edwardwilliams8238]

Great song. Great movie. It's one of those I have to watch whenever it's on, and still tear up at the end.

[@davidburtenshaw7251]

David Gates one of the true great singers & songwriters listen to his music you will not be disappointed.

[@lawrencelou3545]

A time when movies had great timeless theme songs.. which became pop classics.. when in today's movies can you hear songs that have a memorable tune? Or even a melody? If ever there were .. a mere handful ..

[@jackiesmusic423]

Watched the movie today and when the song came on it took me back. Chills!!!

[@stchannel2476]

I saw this years ago. I think it’s Richard Dreyfuss’ best role. I loved his acting in this one.

[@christinemaybury165]

The goodbye girl was my favourite film x

[@TiredTiger]

What a song and what a movie! Thank you!!!

[@ryangray9599]

I love this movie also. It’s hilarious!

[@TheBadBradBerkwittShow]

Totally agree.... Saw it with my dad as kid and just loved it!

[@kimgeorge1056]

The movie is The Goodbye Girl

[@lorrainesmith.4995]

One of the best romance movies ever made.

[@angelanorth9573]

One of my favourite childhood memories was seeing this movie with my older sister when it came out…. had a huge teenage girl crush on Richard Dreyfuss

[@elab2866]

One of the best romantic movies of all times. 🙏

[@Potomacstud]

Superb song for a superb movie

[@Bridget-pq7ny]

This song makes me cry. I love this song a lot.

[@mahammadahmedlvu2]

Richard and Marsha was blended so exquisitely they became the drink of vitality .......really amazing song & the movie.

[@NancyRemling]

David Gates was indeed a Maestro. People live and dream to be this kind of singer songwriter. He is a true talent. 🌺🌺🌺

[@Bridget-pq7ny]

This song always makes me cry. I love this song....

[@Hisdaughter4444]

I cry Every.Single.Time listening to this song

[@calliethomas2296]

I haven’t even seen the movie and I’m bawling

[@KellyADodge]

Beautiful song. So loving and real. I just heard this song again yesterday on the tv show Cold Case. Haven't heard it in years. Always a classic.

[@cathypaulino2153]

Love the song and the movie!!

[@kristijones133]

I remember going to see this when it first came out. Still one of my favorite movies and songs, so many memories when your 17.

[@mkshffr4936]

Never saw the movie but the song was a part of those formative years.

[@tonyagingerich9769]

I just love this song so much

[@valuecalc]

Excellent romance! I hardly see it in film on this level.

[@gelvisward]

Absolutely brilliant song and movie ♥️♥️♥️

[@judivowell5748]

One of my very very most favorite movies ever.

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

This movie is a classic. I remember watching it on cable back in 1982.

[@sbains560]

Cable ? You lucky bastard We had rabbit ears

[@jimmywilliams5223]

Me too no cable

[@RicardoJoseReza]

Saw it when I was 14 or 15, perhaps the same year. Great movie.

[@momsher1]

I remember watching at the theatre with my then boyfriend now hubby!

[@geoffwilliams4478]

This is a favorite of my mom's. Can't help but love this movie as well and the score is just heart wrenching 💔 😢 Go ahead. I'm a guy and I'm crying a little at this. I'm a crybaby 🤷‍♂️

[@lc2748]

I got chills watching this. I remember seeing this and i fell in love with it.❤

[@Joshua_Quinzel_Isley]

This film (particularly the ending) and it's theme song, along with the tear-jerking ending of All Dogs Go to Heaven are the very few things in film that actually make me cry completely, like actually ball my eyes out so much.

[@markberryhill2715]

Watch "Where the Red Fern Grows". If that one don't get you you're dead already.

[@Chris-nm4qh]

I knew when I saw this movie I would love an older man I love Richard Dreyfus

[@jomama5186]

One of my very favorite movies growing up. My Mom took us to see it, believe it or not!

[@TSC-hr7ir]

Love this Song Memories of the 70's

[@johnnybrighton9156]

I haven't heard this song for years and yet it and the video brought back so many great memories of seeing it when it first came out. I was very moved. Thanks!

[@skullandbones1832]

I wish i could live in the 1970s forever. Life was simple none of today's technology.

[@grantchow13]

This and How Deep is your Love from Saturday Night Fever are the best movie ending Love Songs of all time.

[@scottyhotty1003]

One of the best movies & love songs ever!!!

[@davidhaber5304]

Great song great movie. Trouble was the competition that year was huge. Saturday nite fever among them.

[@Tracypainter63]

Reminds me so much of the life I shared with my late wife. A true to life love story.

[@robertvelasco6582]

Classic love song.

[@jimklipper6022]

I believe they did a ‘remake’ on this one. A film that should never be attempted again.

[@jimfesta8981]

They sure made good uplifting movies back then didn't they.

[@newday2637]

Love this movie , I watched it with my friend . They played it at her college cried my eyes out lol

[@Meluvkatz]

I think that most, if not all, the commenters got the pleasure of growing up in the 70s. Me included. It was very different and quite special.

[@MVR326]

Still such a beautiful song, even though it always reminds me of having jet lag. The first movie I saw on a plane from New York to Rome in March 1978, couldnt get this song out of my head even after we landed.

[@joannagipson12]

😀😀😀😅😅😅😅

[@fob1xxl]

I was 30. All my life I was the "Goodbye Guy" ! I met the love of my life on December 31, 1977. Two months later I saw this movie. They proved to me it was time to stop saying Goodbye. We were together for 40 years until they passed in 2017. I was truly loved..

[@investit517]

Love this !

[@cherylpisani2727]

This is my favorite movie and song.

[@armandoarce8425]

Belleza. 2023.

[@davidtai3617]

Oh! The good old days, thanks

[@user-kj4kt1im6u]

My favorite movie ever ever.

[@CharlieBrn]

Great song and personally Dreyfuss is the reason this remains a great movie rather tha a dated 70s movie. Beautiful theme by Gates. Still a classic.

[@ricksegal3065]

Great song and great movie!!