Thomas Dolby - I Love You Goodbye (1992 Music Video)

[@drewwalker59]

30 Years ago (while station with the USAF in Bentwaters/Woodbridge, England) I spent half a day sitting right beside this guy, "Thomas Morgan Robertson"...on a train from Wodbridge to London. For some reason, of which I will never really know, he decided to open up to a total stranger that day and share a lot of personal things about himself with me. One of the many things he shared, was that he was on his way to the making this very video! Now 30 years later I am still revisiting both the memory of that day and of this video. Most of you know him as "Thomas Dolby" and for his smash hit "She Blinded Me With Science" I have the most cherrished memory of knowing him as "Thomas Robertson" and moreover for this highly under rated now classic genous "I LOVE YOU GOODBYE" of the 1992 "Astronauts and Heretics" album. Please click and enjoy and thanks for sharing this with me on this now 30th Year Anniversary of my event and this classic!

[@brianofarrell4982]

omg ? can you ask for a house concert?

[@brianofarrell4982]

please?

[@brianofarrell4982]

a"Wan" that serves in "Mulligan" of "Poolbeg St." can give me the food needed for "Mary Black's Song writer.

[@brianofarrell4982]

Please Enjoy

[@iandavies1893]

That must have been amazing 😊

[@maha77]

When I play this song, I have to repeat it at least 10 times before I can move on, it touches something so deep, so familiar, nostalgic, I just love it

[@richardherbst8081]

For me it's a long past relationship I that dare not visit too often. This one has the feel of nostalgia in a good and bad way. It hurts to hear this but also it is soothing in an unexplainable way.

[@OGK_Show]

Yeah. Amazing piece of music

[@viggycat8592]

Same here! What is it!?

[@jdmccjr]

such an amazing human moment he creates. I need to listen over and over again.

[@87spoon]

Me too. I cry when I hear this music.

[@wtfthano]

Highly underrated piece of music.

[@OGK_Show]

Very much

[@michaelross1339]

The whole album is the sh*t.

[@boudusaved4719]

Are you the same Pete Willis who was the original guitarist from Def Leppard??

[@Imdone767]

This is Thomas Dolby's masterpiece. I must listen several times. I'm performing this for my husband's celebration of life.

[@sunnylyman2327]

So sorry luv. ..

[@markomiljak9895]

His masterpiece is "Valley Of The Mind's Eye". kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGStc5yceMR3i5I

[@brianofarrell4982]

sell t'@ Lucido/Google? \ googal?

[@ladyauslander6489]

oh god, that's why i am here too. just lost mine is a motorcycle wreck and this song has been on my mind, i can put in on repeat and listen to it for hours. I want to play this at his 'gathering of friends" in a few days. it's a hauntingly beautiful song.

[@Thedillinger157]

​@markomiljak9895 WRONG👄 this song kills valley of the minds eye

[@debralarue2596]

And bless you Thomas Dolby for producing the amazing Prefab Sprout albums!

[@SH-th4wy]

This song pulls at me. There's not enough room here to explain it all and nobody would read it if I tried. But it's a living, breathing song that is just as desperate today as it was twenty something years ago.

[@01goldg1]

I think he's one of the finest musical geniuses to ever have graced us with his music...I listen to him daily.

[@20alphabet]

He's far from that. But he's interesting.

[@naomibargmeyer6075]

Must agree

[@naomibargmeyer6075]

His artistry isn't easily understood by the majority. This song, for example, is incredibly complicated to perform lyrically or instrumentally. Add to the visual art of the video and the emotion in his voice... you don't just hear the song. You feel what he is trying to convey. Extremely gifted artist.

[@ericstanke3291]

Agreed

[@Sighman]

Agreed 100% Always been my favourite.

[@rdombroskijr]

30 years later, and this song still haunts me.The picture he paints with music is a masterpiece. I listen to this song daily to soothe my soul.

[@danbrockettDOP]

How many have ever successfully combined complex synthesizer orchestration with Cajun Fiddle and Accordion in a heart wrenching story of his farewell to the music industry? One of Dolby's relatively undiscovered gems as it was post 80s hit era. The song sets an incredible mood and atmosphere and tells a very cinematic story like all of the best songwriters can do. Haunted is a great adjective to describe how this song makes you feel. Definitely has the feel of unrequited love, adventure and mischief, perfect for Louisiana. Mr. Dolby is an underrated songwriter and producer, most listeners of the era heard "She Blinded Me With Science", great song, but that's as far as they dove. The smarter ones bought the albums and really dove deep to discover his keenly lyrical, catchy and intrinsic musical genius.

[@beauspencer7994]

Good heaven's Mr. Brockett that was beautifully put. 😁 The Flat Earth, I Scare Myself, & One of Our Submarines are testaments to your appreciation I'm pretty sure you'd agree... speaking of appreciation, I'm know Mr. Hornsby digs that piano riff. What truly excels to me is the longevity and endurance of him and Kathleen. The nerd got the girl.,.cheers mate.

[@annierogeryeager6203]

Intrinsic ...yes ...that is the word I was looking for.

[@lesliek589]

Was introduced to this album in the early ‘90’s-still love it to this day.

[@BePe-nm2ij]

Why did he leave the music industry?

[@iandavies1893]

As an 18 year old having just experienced way too much of what life can shock us with I loved this song. 30 years later i still believe there is no better song ever made, equals to it for sure but, better, definitely not. Utterly amazing now as it was back then, this song actually changed my life. Literally 😊

[@jamesmcguigan8340]

Watched this man in action in London yesterday..he played this...very...very good! Thank you Thomas!

[@tobysgamingworld1550]

Living on the gulf coast this song just hits a little harder and I think it’s just super cool. The Cajun lyrics were a great addition.

[@paullawson9674]

Awesome song, even if Dolby misplaced the Everglades in Louisiana

[@Zoyx]

I had just moved to the New Orleans area when this song came out. Helped me bond with the area.

[@dtkennard]

This is his finest work and he easily runs circles around most musicians...straight genius!

[@jefft7229]

There is no song with a more musical complexity than this song by Dolby.

[@violetstarrlight]

I think “The Flat Earth” is another musical masterpiece by Dolby (the song, although I love the whole album). I hate that people only think of “Science” and “Hyperactive” because they really aren’t who Thomas Dolby and his music are.

[@jefft7229]

@@violetstarrlight Dolby is for sure no one-trick pony. This "I Love You, Goodbye" in its instrumental content only, stands tall as a brilliant composition. Add into it the telling of a Cajun love story, and the fact is, not many songwriters can do all of that so eloquently and with such musical complexity in one shot as Dolby did here.

[@ladeedacook]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. ❤️🌈

[@flyingpotato1975]

I can’t even explain the bond I have with this song- the arrangement , the words, the video… a true masterpiece and meaningful in ways that will always stay with me.I can only Imagine that the aim of an artist is to produce something that will mean something to people for years to come. 30 years on and this still touches me every time I listen to it. Thomas, if that indeed was your aim, you certainly achieved it.

[@danbrockettDOP]

What a beautiful and truthful synopsis of his music.

[@brianofarrell4982]

sell their lucydo"

[@tomneff7030]

There's no way to avoid being sucked into this.Stunning!!

[@DKYarborough]

I have such love for this song. I learned about this album reading music reviews in the Sunday Advocate at my grandmother’s house in Baton Rouge. My teenaged self took a risk on buying that CD, and it has been one of the best music purchases I ever made. I couple years later, we moved my Louisiana French grandma to live with us in Texas, and she died a few years later. Since then, I have hardly ever set foot in Louisiana, but it was so much a part of my childhood, I get misty hearing the words of an outsider inside. I’ll forgive him for saying “county” instead of “parish”. ;-)

[@eugenemorice8545]

Every time you listen to this you here something new...Genius stuff

[@carolynboyd3796]

A lot of people aren't lucky enough to experience Dolby.

[@lloydhartley2336]

I am.

[@troytempest290]

After all these years this still pulls at my heartstrings.

[@luna_escarlata]

I found this beautiful song 5 days ago and I'm in love with it... Thank you Thomas, casue this masterpiece really touch something inside me. I lost my grandpa a year ago. June 30 will be the day. Some days I smile, because of all that times that we shared a great moment. Some days I feel really depressed because his last couple years I had my head on complicated stuff and I distanced a little from him, indirectly. What makes me feel really bad is that he tried to talk with me a couple times, he wanted to say something to me, but I don't really know where the fuck I had my mind cause I answered him "Yeah", let's go for a coffee or smth like that but I really didn't try to see him. Then his illness got worse and he couldn't left his home. I went to visit him a many times his last months, the last time, 3 days before he passed... He was very happy to see me, I was very happy to see him... June 30, 2021, my family called to tell me he was in his final moments... He was sleep when I arrived at the hospital... In peace. 30 minutes later, he was gone... I like to think that he was waiting for me... That he wanted to say goobye... I understand that time will help me and my family... But man, it's so rough... But that's just the way it is... "Some words are hard to say, some leave me tounge-tide. "The hardest words I know: I love you, goodbye..."

[@tinabeana7]

Be ready to listen to this until the day you die now

[@teripoff6591]

I love this guy. This album is in my top25. Play it loud

[@MareTranquillitatis]

This song is the epitome of coolness. The amber tone of the video works perfectly with the music.

[@quiquebuxeda6044]

Color sepia????

[@wakandadable]

Every time I hear the song it just gives me life. It came out so long ago but it still feels new like every time I listened to it. Such a magnificent artist

[@Thedillinger157]

This is the greatest song of all time ❤❤❤❤ can't get enough of it !

[@NewWaveEnthusiast]

The cinematography is on point. Thomas mastered the art of storytelling via music, which is enhanced through music videos. Absolutely beautiful.

[@rburn6677]

The Piano playing is amazing.

[@freeatlast1963]

Why did it take me 3 decades to hear & appreciate this? .....

[@chucku00]

It's called maturity. Some people never reach it.

[@billykelly1013]

Haven’t listed to this in probably 10 years. Heard something that reminded me of it. Had to find it again

[@kx4532]

This song gives nostalgia in the 90's. It's 2023 O_o

[@wyyrdojim]

I probably haven’t heard this in 20 years and I sang right along with it. Love this song!😎

[@TonMaison]

An absolute masterpiece

[@MegaSickcat]

This song...Just got played over and over again and again by me...Amazingly beautiful.

[@tiborlajosmosolygo6033]

Just amazing how perfect the song is and it touches me like it did 30 years ago. Unparalelled...

[@pluton7um]

literally my favorite song ever. i dont know how i found it but im so so glad i did ❤❤

[@gregfeneis609]

Adding to the stack here. I've always held Mr. Dolby in high regard and I'm particularly enjoying all of the other comments where it appears many folks are reflecting my own thoughts of his music. Cheers, y'all

[@ednasprung971]

I can't believe after almost 30 years I'm just now seeing this video - and I'm and obsessive fan. Thank you.

[@rdombroskijr]

Better late than never! I enjoy this masterpiece everyday!

[@quiquebuxeda6044]

Como muchos de nosotros

[@VelvetVoice]

I loved this song so much when he released ‘Astronauts & Heretics’ in 1992; I’d loved Dolby’s two key hits (Science and Hyperactive) in the early 80s, but had lost track of his output after that until I started properly buying records in 1990. The release of ‘Close But No Cigar’ led me to voraciously seeking out his entire back catalogue on CD, and then THIS song... just blew me away. The spine-tingling piano solo, the Cajun vibe, all so “un-Dolby-like”, and yet at the same time so perfectly Dolby-esque! It’s safe to say I adored ‘I Love You Goodbye’ from the very beginning. I only discovered much later, thanks to reading his brilliant 2017 memoir ‘The Speed of Sound’, that the song’s meaning was, at the time, in fact Dolby’s farewell to the music industry machine that he become so jaded by, but perhaps more so to the musical artistry that he so dearly loved (so glad that he finally made his way back to it again in 2011).

[@iqmarketers]

One of my all-time favorites for sure... magical.

[@markblackman6148]

Dolby has the magic touch. His music has a quiet sadness mixed with nostalgia. It's not intentional it's just the way it is. It's a beautiful trait that is in everything he does. From ' One of our submarines', 'The flat earth' , 'pulp culture' and 'beauty of a dream' just to name a few. 'Windpower ' was the first Dloby song i heard and I've been hooked ever since.

[@gordoncameron8222]

'Golden Age of Wireless' was the soundtrack of my childhood. I've been listening to Dolby for 40 years and unlikely to stop any time soon. I also had the pleasure of seeing him perform live, and it was a great show.

[@dharmakemp9139]

Some songs find their way to you at the exact perfect moment. Thank you Booker T. Boffin. Bless

[@johards5917]

Played this at my work way back when and I fell in love. Listening again now 3rd lockdown Feb 2021 x genius music thank you x

[@seagreentangerine2065]

Thomas Dolby is THE master of Fairlight technology, his genius lays in the engineering and sound production, studying intensely other sounds and piecing them together to produce incredible symphonic sound scrapes. He IS a musical genius. He is still way ahead of the game, as are Prefab Sprout - listening to these sounds today, they are lush, original and breath taking. His wife the Dynasty actress plays the love interest 😉

[@ladeedacook]

Kirby!

[@danstar455]

Kate Bush?

[@greatsilentwatcher]

One of my favorites from Mr. Dolby.

[@cherylczekala4558]

Just such a singular piece! Brilliant arrangement! Could have danced all night to this in back in the day; now, in my dreams. Video is so imaginative. LOVE this forever.

[@bavarianmoparworks8668]

He got several things "wrong" about Louisiana, but I've always loved this song. No matter where I am in the world, hearing this always takes me back "home". Love it.

[@lloydhartley2336]

Thomas Dolby......he was never a guilty 80s pleasure. Easily one of the best artists ever. Period. People knew him from early string of hits, but The Flat Earth was a hidden masterpiece! Astronauts and Heretics? Genius. Find some of his recent live stuff. Man is still way ahead of the curve. I can't believe he never became a household name......oh, wait.....he never sold out. That's why

[@butchstevenson7029]

I totally agree about Flat Earth. So underrated.

[@shellyreider2155]

Yup, don't sell out, it's not worth your soul.

[@lloydhartley2336]

@@shellyreider2155 I'm thinking of even his older 80s stuff like Europa and the Pirate Twins, One of Our Submarines, and Windpower. That stuff was so thick with talent and innovation. It was so ahead of it's time. People either got it or they didn't. I got it and I am proud that people looked at me funny when I said his name, like he was just that She Blinded Me With Science guy! That's like people thinking I love Devo because they are the Whip It guys! And don't even get me started on the Mothersbaugh/Casale talent!

[@richardtaylor9694]

Thomas Dolby = Timelord, Yes!

[@specialkonacid6574]

The Flat Earth is a true musical masterpiece for any era

[@TedDead1]

A fine, fine piece of music.

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

I've long loved this song but I'd never seen the video. Thanks for the upload.

[@hereforhalibut]

RIP Terry Jackson that opening piano riff, so good. Reminds me of Hornsby

[@HandlebarOrionX]

3:17 - 4:39 One of the richest journeys of music ever crammed into a single minute. Solo on top of solo on top of solo, all of it vibrant and beautiful

[@scotmarq]

Why this dont have 11,000,000 views I'll never know!!,.

[@TheChgoMob]

Just an FYI... The female love interest in the video is Kathleen Beller, who starred as Kirby Anders Colby on the 80's tv show Dynasty. She also happens to be Thomas Dolby's wife of 33 yrs.

[@danbrockettDOP]

I never would have known that, thanks for posting, that's cool. I was going to research who the striking woman was but you saved me the work!

[@EdanAlexander-s3c]

wow 32 years! I didn't know that. must have been a marriage of friendship and convenience considering the fact that Thomas Dolby is gay.

[@tomneff7030]

I'm sure his 3 kids are happy that he is NOT gay!

[@robstammers7149]

'Aliens Ate My Buick'... one of my all time favourite albums, Thomas Dolby shear genius, Budapest By Blimp my fav song, though there are many of his songs which are just brilliantly written and orchestrated.

[@ivanspeak]

BBB I love that song. Listened to it on repeat for a couple days I stayed in bed after “The one” realized I wasn’t her one. All of his albums make my top 50 album list with Astronauts in the top 20 easily.

[@vicesquadpunk]

I honestly with respect, could not imagine a video that misrepresented the intention of a song that was so off target than this.... it's not a case of say what you see (hear) it is a travesty how far it missed the mark. The song is a beautiful composition ❤ absolute genius ❤️

[@azspotfree]

This song and video are seriously underated.

[@dazpowell5075]

A timeless classic , should have been a monster hit

[@mini-bandbycunningham482]

Fantastic in all ways! 🤙💞🙏

[@paulabrammell2742]

Perfection ❤

[@lorireis8814]

Brilliant beautiful tune

[@minkvelour]

I love to blast this song when the rain starts to get really heavy & sit on my porch.

[@EasyAnderson]

If you ever get a chance to see him pictures together live it’s a wonderful experience this song is so fantastic

[@BluBeauti_salene79]

ive loved this song since i was 12. it sincerely represents the deep south.

[@FusionHowie]

Thank you for posting this ,(one of my Favorite) and Goodbye :)

[@michaelross1339]

Phenomenal. I miss you Kenz.

[@Faktamannen90]

Grotesk underated artist love this💕❤💕

[@svenjansen2134]

Thomas Dolby is simply not capable of writing boring songs. There are some gliders but it's all constant.

[@carolynhackmann1630]

Definitely a musical genius.

[@RW-nr6bh]

Definitely my favourite intro of any song.

[@reedyd]

RIP Matthew Seligman

[@espens255]

A great bassplayer and an excellent solicitor

[@MichaelDavidSherwood]

The video is a portrait of rural americana. Well done TD.

[@lindamatuck170]

My all time driving song!! It invigorates me and brings back memories of a great love whose freedom soul matched mine !! For you Gilheany...🙃

[@nickburlton5821]

Special admiration for the stunt piano, excellent work!

[@janetiscute77]

Very underrated song.. By a long shot.

[@darcyjane8031]

I cherish my cd of Restrospectacle. His best works are included. This song touches me in a place so deep i cant describe how or why. I scare Myself is likewise. I sing. Well, And I vocalize with the piano and trombone solos. Incredibly passionate and moving. I love his music.

[@yancyyatessongwriter296]

Masterpiece!

[@darrylbrooks851]

Late, thomas dolby, great song..

[@carlosmarte07]

NO WORDS

[@mcoleman6834]

Quality stuff. Good traveling music.

[@christopherhuot2826]

Such a great song!!!😅

[@IanGettings]

Actually my favourite ever song

[@lloydhartley2336]

Several of my favorite songs ever were from this period. Listen to the song Cruel. It is so beautiful.

[@mebeingU2]

Great timeless piece! Well done.

[@rabbitrunrental1272]

I have always loved the idea of Louisiana and New Orleans and its cast of characters . . . Cajun, Creole, French and Irish and Italian peoples . . . A culture as rich and thick as seafood gumbo and jambalaya . . . and the music 🎵 🎼 🎶 😎💕🙏🏻

[@IndependentVFX]

That piano reminds me of Bruce Hornsby and the Range

[@Oneeyedicehockeycoach]

If you where lucky enough to be born in 1964. You got the best of all.worlds of music..you can share with ages radio was great record stores, concerts where big deal..60s 70s 80s 90s ,.. then you have kids and become last for a while then they get old enough to ask you what was cool and then you play all the cool stuff for them great time to be alive don't complain just enjoy

[@jeniferfrenchdravillas]

I was born in 1964 and I agree with you completely!

[@MaxMax-kg4mw]

Reminds me of when I lived in New Orleans, great sound through my JBLs

[@terrynoonan6616]

I came here to listen to this masterpiece and write something cool. But to my amazement,others got here before me and put me to shame.

[@加地清直]

I love you good night .and I will listen this song tomorrow .

[@NoctemEternus]

This song reminds me of a relationship lost long ago, never to return. You were right about everything. I won't ever forget you, babe. 😔

[@hippiechick1111]

Thank you Thomas Dolby for this and so much more. I think of the Katrina victims when I hear this song. I Love you, Goodbye. Never forget and I hope those harmed and displaced have found a better life. Many areas of the world need our thoughts. Geo engineering is real. Depopulation agenda is real. It started some time ago. Anyone here in 2022 ? Look, listen, learn. Pray. God hears you.

[@dougcoombes8497]

I picked up the Flat Earth album because I thought it would be full of fun songs like "She Blinded Me With Science" and was blown away by how deep and beautiful the entire album was, The Flat Earth is still my favorite song of all, but this one comes close.

[@tyronkohler689]

Good memories!

[@20alphabet]

Now I know where Bruce Hornsby got his idea from.

[@mariaelena2132]

Relatable ❤️

[@LazyFloridian]

I come back to this song every now and then. Some questions about the lyrics, if anyone knows. Supposedly this song is based upon Dolby's experiences. Questions: Why did he leave her? Was she too impulsive and getting him into dangerous situations? The song opens with him still in New Orleans, so it's not like he moved far away (as the video might imply). Heck, if he had the money to bribe off a Sheriff then why did they steal the Datsun to begin with 🙂

[@danbrockettDOP]

I think you might possibly be approaching this a bit too literally? He's alluded to in interviews that this song was his metaphoric farewell to the commercial music industry. It's like dissecting Joni Mitchell lyrics, she often paints with lyrics, they convey color, texture, mood and emotion more than literal stories. To me, even though they are very different artists, both have a similar lyrical approach. Sometimes great lyricists use particular lines and devices to set a mood more in the listener than to write a short novel. For me, the story he writes alludes to his various experiences and adventures as a British expat in the South, which may or may not have actually involved stealing a Datsun, being arrested by a crooked Southern Sheriff and an unrequited romance. Even if none of it ever happened, they are great lyrics and paint really vivid images in the listeners imagination. And that's the mark of a great songwriter.

[@LazyFloridian]

@@danbrockettDOP interesting take - thank you for the reply!

[@terryjones9987]

The hardest thing to tell you, my friend , is I love you goodbye

[@David0lyle]

There was just such a woman in my life and it is indeed the hardest thing to say.

[@lorireis8814]

GREAT CHOIR OF INSTRUMENT CHOICE ❤

[@hmcbride59v2]

And I'm still in love with Kathleen Bellar after all these years. Breathtaking.

[@joanmader9755]

Wait a minute, she was in Dynasty! The Bella