Never Can Say Goodbye
The Supremes
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Oh, I never can say goodbye No, I never can say goodbye Even though the pain and heartaches Seems to follow me wherever I go Thought I tried and tried to hide my feelings They always seem to show Then you try to say you're leaving me And I always had to say no Tell me why (tell me why) is it so? No, I never can say goodbye Oh oh, never can say goodbye Every time I think I've had enough And start headed for the door There's a very strange vibration Piercing me right to the core It says, "turn around, you fool You know you love him more and more and more and more (Tell me why) is it so? I can't let you go Never can say goodbye I just can't let you go Never can say goodbye, no, no, no, oh baby Never can say goodbye I just can't say goodbye (Never can say goodbye) ooh Never can say goodbye No, no, no I Never can say goodbye I know all our problems Sooner all gonna work out But there's that same unhappy feeling There's that anguish, there's that doubt It's the same old dizzy hang-up Can't live with him, can't live without Tell me why (tell me why) is it so? Don't wanna let you go I never can say goodbye Never can say goodbye, no no no No no no, no-no-no, oh baby I never can say goodbye Never can say goodbye
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Written by: Clifton Davis
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10 facts about this song
Original Release"Never Can Say Goodbye" was initially performed and recorded by "The Jackson 5". The melody was written by Clifton Davis and released by Motown Records in 1971.
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The Jackson 5 VersionThe song was one of the group's most successful single releases, hitting #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the Billboard Soul singles chart.
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The InnovatorIt was "The Jackson 5's" first single released without a picture sleeve and was also one of the first songs to feature young Michael Jackson's noticeable vocal growth.
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Gloria Gaynor's InterpretationDisco singer Gloria Gaynor covered "Never Can Say Goodbye" in 1974. Her version was a massive success, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #34 on the R&B singles chart.
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Disco AnthemGaynor's version was among the first disco records and has been credited for beginning the disco movement.
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The Communards' RevampBritish synth-pop band "The Communards" released a Hi-NRG version of the song in 1987. Their version peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart and enjoyed a significant amount of European chart success.
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The Supremes' VersionThe song was also covered by female Motown artists "The Supremes" in 1971, around the same time as "The Jackson 5".
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Songwriters Hall of FameThe song's writer, Clifton Davis, was chastised in the music industry due to the "separate but equal" medley in the song, but he maintained that the melody was adaptable. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Usage in Pop CultureThe song has been featured in various movies and television shows over years, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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The Song’s Legacy"Never Can Say Goodbye" has been covered by numerous other artists beyond these main four, reflecting its enduring popularity and broad appeal.
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