About The Song
“Kiss and Say Goodbye” is a 1976 song by American R&B vocal group The Manhattans. It was written by group member Winfred Lovett, the bass singer and songwriter of the group, who did the song’s spoken introduction. The song was recorded for the album The Manhattans, released in 1976 by Columbia Records.
The song is about a man who is breaking up with his lover due to his obligations and ties. The song became The Manhattans’ biggest hit, reaching the top of the charts in the US and staying there for two weeks. The song has been viewed over 270 million times on YouTube.