SUPERTRAMP - Goodbye Stranger with Lyrics

"Goodbye Stranger" is a song by the English rock band Supertramp; it was written by Rick Davies. The song first appeared on their sixth studio album, 'Breakfast in America' (1979). The lyrics present an "optimistic view from a drifter."

Billboard described "Goodbye Stranger" as "a fluid midtempo number highlighted by the band's near falsetto vocals, dominant keyboards and a strong melody line." Cash Box said it has "intriguing, well-paced vocals" from Rick Davies, and the "high backup singing" from Roger Hodgson and "blithe, spirited instrumentation." Record World said that the "keyboard/guitar & chorus hook provide a blithe fairytale effect."

Ultimate Classic Rock critic Nick DeRiso rated it as Supertramp's fourth-best song, calling it a "snarky kiss-off from Davies" that "showcases the band's predilection for the Wurlitzer."[7] Brett Milano of UDiscover Music rated Roger Hodgson's guitar solo at the end of the song as one of the 100 all-time greatest.[8] Gary Graff of Billboard rated "Goodbye Stranger" as Supertramp's ninth best song, saying it's "one of the best executed trade-offs between Davies and Hodgson vocals" and has one of Supertramp's "hottest guitar solos."

Rick Davies – Wurlitzer electronic piano, Hammond organ, lead vocals
Roger Hodgson – electric guitar, harmony vocals
John Helliwell – harmony vocals, whistling
Dougie Thomson – bass guitar
Bob Siebenberg – drums