Never Can Say Goodbye

The Jackson 5

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.


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Never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no I
never can say goodbye
Even tho' the pain and heartache seem to follow me wherever I go
Tho' I tried and tried to hide my feelings then always seem to show
Then you try to say you're leaving me and I always have to say no
Tell me why is it so
But I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no
never can say goodbye
Every time I think I've had enough and start heading for the door
There's very strange vibrations, piercing me right to the core
It says turn around you fool you know you love her more and more
Tell me why is it so?

Don't wanna let you go
I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, baby
(don't wanna let you go, girl)
I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no, no, no

Ohh, I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, ohh
(don't wanna let you go, baby)
I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no, no, no
Ohh

Never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no
I never can say goodbye
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 old dizzy hang-up can't do with you or without
Tell me why is it so

Don't wanna let you go
I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, baby
(Baby)
I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no, no, no

Ohh, I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, ohh
(Baby)
I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no, no, no
Ohh

I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, baby,
(Baby)
I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no, no, no
Ohh
I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, baby

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The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five, sometimes stylized The Jackson 5ive), later known as The Jacksons, or simply Jacksons, are an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana. Founding group members Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson and Michael Jackson formed the group after performing in an early incarnation called The Jackson Brothers, which originally consisted of a trio of the three older brothers. Active from 1964 to 1990, the Jacksons played from a repertoire of R&B, soul, pop and (in the 1970s) disco. During their six-and-a-half-year Motown tenure, The Jackson 5 was one of the biggest pop-music acts of the 1970s, and the band served as the launching pad for the solo careers of their lead singers Jerm… 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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