David Cassidy (June 17, 1977) “Saying Goodbye Ain't Easy (We'll Have To Go Away)” / “Rosa's Cantina” – Single 7" UK

In the summer of 1977, David Cassidy released “Saying Goodbye Ain't Easy (We'll Have To Go Away)” as a reflective ballad single from his album Gettin' It in the Street. This emotional track highlighted Cassidy’s maturing vocal style and songwriting as he moved further from his teen idol image into more adult-oriented pop.

Artist: David Cassidy

Label: RCA Victor Date: June 17, 1977 Catalogue: PB 0921

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: UK

A-Side: “Saying Goodbye Ain't Easy (We'll Have To Go Away)”

Written by: Chater, Armand

B-Side: “Rosa's Cantina”

Written by: Cassidy, Garofalo

TRACK LIST 

UK 7" Commercial Single (PB 0921)

A. Saying Goodbye Ain't Easy (We'll Have To Go Away)

B. Rosa's Cantina

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Main Commercial – PB 0921 (Stereo) Promo copies exist (Demonstration Sample Not For Sale)

PERSONNEL

• David Cassidy — vocals

• Gerry Beckley — producer

• Bob Alcivar — string arranger

• Alan Abrahams — executive producer

THE STORY 

“Saying Goodbye Ain't Easy (We'll Have To Go Away)” / “Rosa's Cantina” was released on June 17, 1977 on RCA Victor (PB 0921) in the UK. Produced by Gerry Beckley and David Cassidy with string arrangements by Bob Alcivar, both tracks were taken from the album Gettin' It in the Street. This release marked another step in Cassidy’s evolution as a mature solo artist beyond his earlier Partridge Family fame.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

This is a UK promo pressing with orange RCA Victor labels marked “Demonstration Sample Not For Sale”. The A-side is a heartfelt ballad, while the B-side offers a different mood. The single was issued to promote the album Gettin' It in the Street.

International Issues US

• Saying Goodbye Ain't Easy (We'll Have To Go Away) — 7", 45 RPM, Single — RCA – PB-10921 — US · 1977

RELATED MATERIAL 

David Cassidy (1977)

Gettin' It in the Street

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SOURCES 

Discogs, 45cat, 45worlds, Official Charts, Wikipedia

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