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Power of Goodbye / Mer Girl

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"The Power of Good-bye" is another knockout from Madonna's RAY OF LIGHT. Like "Frozen," and "Ray of Light" before it, "The Power of Good-bye" is an astonishing example of Madonna's prowess as a singer. People have criticized her for speaking with a British rube since the release of RAY OF LIGHT in spring 1998. In actuality, the new accent was born winter 1996, when the sparkling "Evita" was released. I believe it has contributed to the extraordinary change in her voice, which has always been a powerhouse of strength and emotion--just like the performer, herself. Personally, I do not care for maxi-singles, which is why I purchased this two-track version. I suggest you do the same, as maxi-singles seem to be in circulation FOREVER, while singles empty from stores and never return.

Power of Good-bye is an extremely great song, with slow guitar melodies and an extremely catchy chorus. It's B side in this single is also very well done, "Mer Girl" encompases Madonna's thoughts on the death of her mother (who died when she was very young). Power of Goodbye reached 11 in the US pop charts, and it was a top ten hit seemingly in all over the rest of the world. The packaging is great, as it comes with a wraparound paper case with a cd slip on the side, with an amazing font to go with the radiant cover art. HOWEVER, the song has no mixes on this single, which I really don't understand. To get mixes you must either get the overpriced import single from Australia, which doesn't come in a real slip case, or the import from Japan which is dramatically overpriced and impossible to find. Even more rare is the single from Europe with only a few mixes. NOTE...even though it says special order above, it ships extremely fast!

Madonna really has a way with words. Goodbye really is powerful. Forget the young divas Maadonna knows what we all really need to hear she is an artiste.

The First time I heard this song on VH1, I fell in love with it. I can't get enough of it! It is definitely worth your money.

Madonna is known for writing such lyrics. She has done it again with captivating ur attention by using lyrics and music to make this single an excellent one. There are alot of artists out there who have such terrible music ,sometimes I wonder why they're in the biz. Madonna obviously loves what she does and whats even more she keeps doing it. Unlike other artists who come and go, Madonna has shocked, entertained, manipulated and inspired her fans for more than 15 years. Madonna does'nt have that Mariah Carey, Celine Dion attitude thinking she's god. I believe Madonna was born to entertain, others are in it to waste our money. Yah Baby! Madonna is the bomb! And after all her and I are LEO's, and we know Leo's RULE!!!!

I bought Ray of Light when it first came out and have been obsessed with this song ever since. Every mix tape I make anyone had this song on it well before they released it. The only thing better than the song is the video. It actually chokes me up, especially those scenes of the beach, the water, the globe lamp posts, and her beautiful face with that sexy, will-you-marry-me- dark brown hair. It is everything I prayed it would be all those long 5 months I waited for a single to come out. By far, the song and video are the best madonna has EVER done.

"The Power of Goodbye" by Madonna is her latest single from her critically acclaimed album "Ray of Light" and I can definitely say that the third time is the charm. This her third single from ROL is absolutely her best since "Take A Bow" Although this song is getting very little airplay, sales are good. Listen for this song as the theme song to the new show on the WB Network, "Felicity" A match made in heaven. That show should bring the 18-35 demographic rushing to buy this single.

Madonna finally overcame her 90's slump with this single, the best from her 1998 album "Ray Of Light". This stunning song remains one of my favourite songs ever and places at #2 on my Top 100 of all time behind "Losing Grip" from Avril Lavigne.
The dreamy beats are capped off by a stunning vocal performance.
Overall this song will take you on a wonderful journey through every emotion you can think of.

This song is simply brilliant. It's a heart-wrenching performance that literally brings listeners to tears, including me. The most difficult thing to do in life is to say good-bye to something...the pain can be excruciating and paralyzing. Whether losing the love of your life, having a close person pass away, or going through a difficult personal transition, Madonna somehow managed to encompass all the emotional angst and sadness we all feel when we are forced to say good-bye, yet leaves a positive feeling and a message saying that, one way or another, we will move on, and we will be stronger. A powerful piece of art that all should hear.

Yet another brilliant single from Madonna's "Ray of Light" album, topping her previous song "Frozen" in terms of the way it is able to move listeners with its message. In this song, Madonna sings of a love that has gone wrong, that may never have been right to begin with, and the courage and power to finally let go of the person she loved and say goodbye to him and their life together. There is an unimaginable amount of strength in the way she sings this haunting melody, which will stand out as one of her best songs yet.