ReStructure Mix Update (2/15/26): ”Goodbye Stranger” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Pepsi and Shirlie

ReStructure Mix Update (2/15/26): ”Goodbye Stranger”  – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Pepsi and Shirlie

Pepsi and Shirlie are Pepsi DeMacque and Shirlie Holliman - prior to their duo releases both were backup singers for the group WHAM! in the early 80’s. “Goodbye Stranger” is their 1987 single from their project titled “All Right Now” - produced by Pete Hammond. One of the tracks which made them a club favorite during the time period and also gave them a spot as an exciting new duo. The emphasis on “Goodbye Stranger” is a dismissal of excitement during the first meeting of a potential love interest - but according to our gals it was just not meant to be. The stripped down production of the 12” single is a house piece where the song is stripped down to its bare and a thumping house bass is inserted. Another serenade to that house movement in the late 80s.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Goodbye Stranger” and recreated a new venture for this ReStructure Mix. Using the original percussion pieces and bass I have assembled a new intro and drop out for this number.