In October 2001, it was released by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn as the third single from their album Steers & Stripes.
Ronan Keating released his version in April 2003 as the last single from his album Destination (2002).
"The Long Goodbye" was recorded by country music duo Brooks & Dunn for their album Steers & Stripes (2001).
Taylor also says that Dunn's "earnest emotion exudes quiet desperation mixed with knowing acceptance.
"The Long Goodbye" was released as the fourth and last single from Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Keating's second studio album, Destination (2002).