Listen to this when
It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday
Goodbye is hard even when you know it's time. Hold on to the memories and take them with you. 🤍
Who it's for
The a cappella harmonies create a sense of voices supporting one another, which can feel like communal comfort in grief.
Feelings it meets
What it is
"It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" was written by Freddie Perren and Christine Yarian for the 1975 film Cooley High, where G.C. Cameron's original conveyed students' feelings as high school ended. Boyz II Men recorded an a cappella version, produced by Dallas Austin, for their 1991 debut album Cooleyhighharmony; it reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available); the official video was dedicated to MC Trouble and included footage of recently deceased entertainers.
Before you start
Age: All ages
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Death”
