Never Can Say Goodbye

The Communards

About Never Can Say Goodbye

"Never Can Say Goodbye" is a song written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by The Jackson 5. The song was originally written and intended for the Supremes, however, Motown decided it would be better for the Jackson 5. It was the first single released from the group's 1971 album Maybe Tomorrow, and was one of the group's most successful records. It has been covered numerous times, most notably in 1974 by Gloria Gaynor and in 1987 by British pop group The Communards.


Year:
1998
4:26
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No, no, no, never say
Never say, say goodbye
No no no no I

I never can say goodbye
No no no no I
I never can say goodbye

Every time I think I've had enough
I start heading for the door
There's a very strange vibration
Piercing me right through the core
It says "turn around you fool, you know you love her more and more"
Tell me why (tell me why) 
Is it so?
Don't want to let you go

No never can say goodbye boy, ooh
No, no I never can say goodbye
No no no, no no no, no no no ooh, ooh
Ay, I never can say goodbye boy, ooh baby
I never can say goodbye, no no no, no no no, ooh

I never can say goodbye, no no no no no I
I never can say goodbye (never say goodbye boy)
I keep thinkin' that our problems soon are all gonna work out
But there's that same unhappy feelin', there's that anguish, there's that doubt
It's that same ol' dizzy hang up
I can't get by without you
Tell me why (tell me why)
Is it so?
Don't want to let you go

No, I never can say goodbye boy, ooh 
No, no
I never can say goodbye
No no no, no no no, no no no ooh, ooh
Hey I never can say goodbye boy 
Ooh, no baby
I never can say goodbye
No no no, no no no, no no no ooh, ooh

Never say goodbye boy
Never say goodbye boy (ooh)

Every time I think I've had enough
I start heading for the door
It's that same ol' dizzy feeling
Piercing me right through the core
It says "turn around you fool, you know you love her more and more"
Tell me why (tell me why) 
Is it so?
I don't want to let you go, no no

Let you go, no no
Let you go, go
Don't ever let you go
No no no, no no no, no no no ooh, ooh (no no no baby)

I never can say goodbye
Ooh, no baby
I never can say goodbye
No no no, no no no, no no no ooh, ooh 
Hey
I never can say goodbye boy
Say goodbye boy, say goodbye boy
No never can say goodbye
No no no, no no no, no no no ooh, ooh 
Hey, I never can say goodbye boy

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The Communards

The Communards were a British pop duo active from 1985 to 1988. They are most famous for their cover of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' song, "Don't Leave Me This Way" as well as "Never Can Say Goodbye". more »

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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.
The Jackson 5 Version
The 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.
The Innovator
It 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.
Gloria Gaynor's Interpretation
Disco 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.
Disco Anthem
Gaynor's version was among the first disco records and has been credited for beginning the disco movement.
The Communards' Revamp
British 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.
The Supremes' Version
The song was also covered by female Motown artists "The Supremes" in 1971, around the same time as "The Jackson 5".
Songwriters Hall of Fame
The 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.
Usage in Pop Culture
The song has been featured in various movies and television shows over years, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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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