James Bay Returns With New Single Goodbye Never Felt So Bad
Friday, 11 August 2023
Written by Laura Johnson
Photo: Caity Krone
James Bay is back with a new single.
Goodbye Never Felt So Bad marks the English singer-songwriter's first release of the year, and his first since the arrival of his third album, 'Leap', in July 2022.
Bay co-wrote the song, which brings together pop and elements of heartland rock, with Plested and co-produced it alongside Gabe Simon. Bay said:
“Goodbye Never Felt So Bad is a song about how crazy it can feel to say goodbye. There’s rarely ever anything good about it. I say goodbye to the people I love constantly; it comes with the territory of my work. I’m always travelling. It’s an amazing job but everything in life has its upsides and downsides.
“This summer I started playing the song live, way before I even knew it would be released. I just wanted to share new music for the thrill of it. You can’t ask an audience to like something, but every time my fans put their hands in the air, clapped along and by the last chorus they were singing the words. It’s been unbelievable. I’m really excited to share the recording with the world. I wrote it with my mate, the brilliant Phil Plested. I hope you love it!”
This summer, Bay will play headline shows and festival sets in the US and Canada in between supporting The Lumineers on their North American tour. Tickets are on sale.
James Bay Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Sat August 12 2023 - TORONTO - History Toronto (USA)
Mon August 14 2023 - MONTREAL Quebec - MTELUS (Canada)
Mon August 21 2023 - BOSTON Massachusetts - House of Blues Boston (USA)
Sun August 27 2023 - CHICAGO Illinois - Riviera Theatre Chicago (USA)
Wed August 30 2023 - OMAHA Nebraska - Main Room at Slowdown - Complex (USA)
Fri September 01 2023 - DENVER Colorado - Ogden Theatre (USA)
Sat September 16 2023 - OAKLAND California - Fox Theater Oakland (USA)
Tue September 19 2023 - DALLAS - Echo Lounge and Music Hall (USA)
Wed September 20 2023 - AUSTIN Texas - Emos (USA)
Fri September 22 2023 - ATLANTA Georgia - Variety Playhouse (USA)
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