How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye
Dionne Warwick · 1983
36 min · 8 tracks · pop music
A lush blend of soulful pop ballads and heartfelt lyrics that showcase Warwick's timeless vocal elegance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Got a Date Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye — This title track encapsulates the emotional core of the album, exploring themes of love and loss with Warwick's signature vocal prowess.
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So Amazing — This track stands out for its uplifting melody and poignant lyrics, highlighting Warwick's ability to convey deep emotion through her voice.
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Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow — A cover of a classic song, this rendition showcases Warwick's interpretive skills and adds depth to the album's thematic exploration of relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances and orchestration but lacks standout songwriting depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track and maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with the final track being the slowest.
- Each song features lush orchestration, often with strings and horns that complement Warwick's vocal delivery.
- The lyrics across the tracks focus on themes of love and longing, creating a cohesive emotional narrative.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- poignant reflections on love
- evening relaxation with friends
- intimate moments of connection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The title track gained notable recognition, enhancing Warwick's status in the '80s.
- Themes
- 80s love ballads· emotional farewells· nostalgic soul covers
- Career context
- By the time Dionne Warwick released How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye in 1983, she was already a celebrated artist with a career spanning two decades. This album marked her return to the studio after a brief hiatus, aiming to reconnect with her audience while embracing contemporary production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Natalie Cole· Dusty Springfield
Tracklist
- 1 Got a Date Start here 5:20
- 2 So Amazing 3:46
- 3 I Do It ’cause I Like It 5:00
- 4 How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye 3:28
- 5 What Can a Miracle Do 4:44
- 6 Two Ships Passing in the Night 5:18
- 7 I Can Let Go Now 2:56
- 8 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow 5:26
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Rapture
Anita Baker
Features lush arrangements and deep emotional themes, echoing the heartfelt balladry of Warwick's work.
Diamond Life
Sade
Shares a similar blend of smooth soul and sophisticated pop with reflective lyrical content.
Every Home Should Have One
Patti Austin
Combines soulful melodies and poignant lyrics, resonating with the emotional depth found in Warwick's album.
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