Although largely ignored by American radio, "Manuel Goodbye" became a major hit in Europe:
Audrey's musical career was often intertwined with her sister . While Audrey was the primary vocalist of the duo, their joint appearances on television variety shows and magazines helped solidify the "Landers Sisters" as a distinct pop culture brand of the 1980s. "Manuel Goodbye" remains the definitive peak of this musical venture, standing as a relic of a time when TV stars could seamlessly transition into international pop idols through the unique market of the European hit parade. Audrey Landers - Manuel Goodbye
: In Dallas , Afton Cooper was a nightclub singer often entangled in gritty oil-industry drama. "Manuel Goodbye" presented Landers in a softer, more romantic light that resonated with European sensibilities. Although largely ignored by American radio, "Manuel Goodbye"