It's Too Late

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IT’S TOO LATE

SIDE ONE 1. IT’S TOO LATE (Bobby Goldsboro) (2:15) 2. AS TEARS GO BY (Mick Jagger/Keith Richards/Andrew Loog Oldham) (3:11) 3. DON'T THINK TWICE (Bob Dylan) (3:01) 4. BABY’S GONE (Bobby Goldsboro/Roy Orbison) (2:21) 5. WHEN YOUR LOVE HAS GONE (Bobby Goldsboro) (2:35) SIDE TWO 1. NOTHIN’S BAD AS BEIN’ LONELY (Bobby Goldsboro) (2:14) 2. YESTERDAY (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) (2:36) 3. BLUE AUTUMN (Bobby Goldsboro) (3:04) 4. MICHELLE (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) (2:43) 5. I JUST DON’T LOVE YOU ANYMORE (Bobby Goldsboro) (2:34)

1966 United Artists Records UAS 6486 (stereo) / UAL 3486 (mono)

"It’s Too Late” Album Billboard magazine, March 12, 1966, Page 96 Album Reviews, Spotlight Pick, Pop Spotlight From the opening “It’s Too Late,” the title song and Goldsboro’s current hit, to the closing “I Just Don’t Love You Anymore,” the album is excitingly performed and a tribute to the young singer’s vocal talents. Along with six tunes from his own pen, Goldsboro sings four Beatles hits and one from Bob Dylan. "It’s Too Late” Single (United Artists #980) Top Position: #23 Pop Billboard magazine, February 5, 1966, Page 16, Spotlight Singles, Pop Top 20 Spotlight: Change of pace for Goldsboro in this powerful rocker backed by a driving dance beat that can’t help but hit the top of the chart. Flip: “I’m Goin’ Home”

Available on Compact Disc: Entire album released on CD Available on Tape: 8-Track (Other formats unknown) Available on Vinyl Singles: "It’s Too Late,” “When Your Love Has Gone,” “I Just Don’t Love You Anymore.” Alternate version of “Blue Autumn” released as a single Notable Cover Recordings: "It’s Too Late” was recorded by Johnny Rivers and actor Shaun Cassidy. “Baby’s Gone” was a hit single for Gene Thomas. “When Your Love Has Gone” was recorded by Chad & Jeremy.

Bobby began writing “It’s Too Late” onstage during a break in an “American Bandstand” television appearance. “Baby’s Gone” was one of the few songs that Bobby and Roy Orbison were able to write together. Despite a great collaborative nature between the two songwriters, their music publishing rights were owned by separate companies. Legal issues prevented the two from further creations. The “Blue Autumn” recording featured here is a completely different recording from the single featured on the 1966 “Blue Autumn” album.

Many days I tried to call you, many nights I spent alone Everyone knew that I loved you but you had a love of your own Well, now that he’s gone you think you can come back to me But I’m not the same fool that I used to be And you’re gonna see, that - “It’s Too Late” If all of the joy deep inside me were gold Then my friend, I would not have a dime If you felt the hurt that I feel deep inside You would hurt ‘til the end of your time - “Nothin’s Bad as Bein’ Lonely”

A funny photograph that made the gang all laugh, Two tickets torn in half are only reminders A ribbon from her hair, her little teddy bear, They’re just waiting there for me to find her - “Baby’s Gone” Well, little girl, I’ve said it, so I’ll leave you I thought it better to tell you than to deceive you You’ll find another guy someday You never really loved me anyway And little girl, I just don’t love you anymore - “I Just Don’t Love You Anymore”