Lady A - 'A Bad Goodbye' (ACM Honors) - Ryman Auditorium

Lady A - "A Bad Goodbye" (Clint Black Cover) (ACM Honors) - Ryman Auditorium
Released on "No Time To Kill" in 1993

"A Bad Goodbye" is a song written by American country music artist Clint Black, and recorded by him as a duet with fellow country music artist Wynonna. The song was recorded after the two toured together during their "Black and Wy" tour in 1993. It was released in May 1993 as the first single from Black's album No Time to Kill. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart, behind "Chattahoochee" by Alan Jackson. In addition, it was Black's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 43 there.

The song was also nominated for Vocal Event of the Year at the 1993 Academy of Country Music awards.

No Time to Kill is the fourth studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Clint Black. The title is a play on the title of his debut album, Killin' Time.

All Five singles from the album were top ten hits for Black on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts: the title track hit #3; "A Bad Goodbye" (a duet with Wynonna Judd recorded after they toured together for 1993's "Black and Wy" concert tour), hit #2; "State of Mind" also hit #2; "A Good Run of Bad Luck" was a #1 single that was featured in the 1994 film Maverick; and "Half the Man" hit #4. "Tuckered Out" also reached #74 based on unsolicited airplay. No Time to Kill was also Black's fourth consecutive album to be certified at least platinum by the RIAA.

Lyrics:

I've been bound to leave you,
We've known that for awhile
I'm sure it's something I can't do
If I can't leave you with a smile
I don't know how far I'll have to go
'Til I'm sure those eyes won't cry
And in my mind I've left enough to know
That I can't leave you
With a bad goodbye.
Goodbye, easier said than done
Goodbye, there's no good when you're the one
Whose goodbye you swore would never come
And in my goodbye you're finding none.
I'm still bound to leave you,
I surely don't know how
My heart won't let me put you through
What my mind says should happen now.
I don't know where we'll go from here,
There may be no way to fly
And the cloud I'm in just makes it
All too clear that I can't leave you
With a bad goodbye.
Goodbye, easier said than done
Goodbye, there's no good when you're the one
Whose goodbye you swore would never come
And in my goodbye you're finding none.
How can we be so far between
Where we are and one more try
And any way I look,
I've only seen that I can't leave you
With a bad goodbye...

[judyrose]

One of Clint Black’s best songs. 💞. Love Lady A’s version with the perfect blend of harmonies.

[charlotted]

their harmonies are unmatched, Charles' vocals on this was a particular highlight, incredible performance

[tomster]

Everyone knew the tune, it was delivered to a room of professional singers and you couldn't find a dry eye in the room! Now that's something special!

[Alcopone]

When dave came in at the end it was awesome!!

[kenziedarlin]

I love Clint & Winona’s version, but the harmonies of Lady A …. You can’t beat it. Hopefully they record this!

[jenniferfrain]

So beautifully done ❤ Clint really needs to let them record this.

[bradgauldin]

They are good but Clint version and wynonna just has that soul. Like they were actually wrote it for each other. I think that what is missing in most songs today. The soul, the feeling and hurt and happy in the notes.

[kcelvisfan]

Charles vocals.... absolutely on point🩷

[Alcopone]

When they hit that 3 part harmony it was over they killed it!!!!

[Tera]

Charles and Hillary killed this....but then Dave came in towards the end and it was magic. Love me some Lady A!

[JohnRichter-kd]

The chemistry that Lady A has as a group is simply incredible.

[jackson]

Huge fan of Clint's and when i see this i tear up everytime

[carolann]

❤so beautiful. What an honor for Clint Black ❤

[deannaw]

One of my favorite songs ever. Clint Black is iconic. Charles Kelley and Hilliary's voices are incredible.

[DawnLitton-nhbt]

I will say it again. This band is nothing without Hillary. She has never gotten the credit she deserves. Definitely in the top 5 best female artist in my mind.

[thomasboren]

They did it right on this song, it’s a nice one to listen to

[saradollins]

I had to watch it again and look really fast, but it looks like Lisa and Clint both wiped away tears toward the end of the song. This performance was INCREDIBLE!

[UR_Right]

The writing and the melodies were just so on point in 90s country music.

[tomwalsh]

That was sweet… Clint black was a big deal when I first started listening to country music… nice job…

[lukewalker]

A brilliant tribute that does a pretty darn good justice to this wonderful song. This young man has a lovely voice.