It's Too Late (Bobby Goldsboro song)

"It's Too Late" was a record for Bobby Goldsboro. It was released in 1965 and became a hit the following year in both the United States and Canadian charts.

Background It was written and sung by Bobby Goldsboro, which he recorded on October 15, 1965, and released on January 7, 1966. Ray Stevens contributes the harmony vocals in the chorus. The song spent 8 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 23,Bobby Goldsboro - Chart History - The Hot 100, Billboard.com. Accessed July 31, 2015 while reaching No. 5 on Canada's RPM 100."RPM 100", RPM, Volume 5, No. 7, April 11, 1966. Accessed December 3, 2015.

It has since achieved a level of popularity on the Northern Soul scene.

Chart performance Chart (1966)PeakpositionCanada - RPM 1005US Billboard Hot 10023Canada - CHUM Hit Parade Chart No. 476. CHUM.15

Cover versions A version was recorded by The Mariachi Brass feat. Chet Baker that was released in 1966.Cover.Info - Song Page It's Too Late (1966) Venezuelan rock band Los Darts covered the song which was released as " Ahora es tarde" in 1967.Loboto Radio - Si estás triste, LOS DARTS Johnny Rivers covered the song on his album Whisky A Go-Go Revisited (1967). Shaun Cassidy covered "It's Too Late" on his 1977 debut LP, Shaun Cassidy.

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