Goodbye Mr A
2007 single by the Hoosiers
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::summary 2007 single by the Hoosiers ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox song"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Goodbye Mr A |
| cover | GoodbyeMrA.jpg |
| type | single |
| artist | the Hoosiers |
| album | The Trick to Life |
| released | |
| length | |
| label | RCA |
| producer | Toby Smith |
| prev_title | Worried About Ray |
| prev_year | 2007 |
| next_title | Worst Case Scenario |
| next_year | 2008 |
| :: |
| name = Goodbye Mr A | cover = GoodbyeMrA.jpg | alt = | type = single | artist = the Hoosiers | album = The Trick to Life | released = | recorded = | studio = | venue = | length = | label = RCA | writer =
- Irwin Sparkes
- Alan Sharland
- Martin Skarendahl | producer = Toby Smith | prev_title = Worried About Ray | prev_year = 2007 | next_title = Worst Case Scenario | next_year = 2008
"Goodbye Mr A" is the second single by the English pop rock band the Hoosiers, from their debut album, The Trick to Life (2007). The song is written in the key of B major and was created in memory of frontman Irwin Sparkes' secondary school English teacher, Jonathan "Mr A" Anderton, after Sparkes heard of Anderton's death in 2006. It has been noted for its similarities to Electric Light Orchestra's single "Mr. Blue Sky". Released on 8 October 2007, the song gave the band their second UK top-five single, entering the UK Singles Chart at No. 5 on 14 October 2007 and climbing to its peak of No. 4 the following week.
Music video
The music video to "Goodbye Mr A" is reminiscent of superhero comics and popular culture, such as the 1960s Batman television series. In the video, the Hoosiers kidnap Mr A, a comic-book character and the world's greatest superhero. They then take his place fighting crime. Despite being fired into space at the end, Mr A. survives and opens his eyes; this is a reference to the film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
Track listing
| headline = UK CD single | extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Goodbye Mr A | note1 = radio edit | writer1 = The Hoosiers | extra1 = Toby Smith | length1 =
| title2 = Worried About Ray | note2 = live on Virgin Radio | writer2 = Alan Gordon, Garry Bonner, Irwin Sparkes, Alan Sharland, Martin Skarendahl | extra2 = Smith | length2 =
Charts
Weekly charts
::data[format=table] | Chart (2007) | Peak position | Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) | |---|---|---| | 15 | | | ::
Year-end charts
::data[format=table]
| Chart (2007) | Position | UK Singles (OCC) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | ||
| :: |
::data[format=table]
| Chart (2008) | Position | UK Singles (OCC) |
|---|---|---|
| 137 | ||
| :: |
Certifications
References
References
- (6 October 2007). "Music Upfront: October 8".
- (29 February 2024). "The Hoosiers announced as support act for sold-out Madness concert at Lincoln Castle". [[Lincolnshire Live]].
- Seddon, Aimee. (23 January 2024). "The Hoosiers to perform a free gig in Preston's Action Records next month". [[Lancashire Post]].
- Smart, Andrew. (25 September 2023). "The Hoosiers in Newcastle: Setlist, gig times and more". [[The Northern Echo]].
- [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a76521/the-hoosiers-goodbye-mr-a.html The Hoosiers: 'Goodbye Mr A']
- (2007). "Goodbye Mr A". [[RCA Records]].
- (3 November 2007). "Hits of the World – Euorocharts".
- "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2007". [[Official Charts Company]].
- "The Official UK Singles Chart 2008". [[UKChartsPlus]].
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