Say You, Say Me

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About Say You, Say Me

"Say You, Say Me" is a song written and recorded by Lionel Richie for the film White Nights, starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines. The single hit number 1 in the US and on the R&B singles chart in December 1985. It became Richie's ninth number-one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The track is not available on the film's soundtrack album, as Motown did not want Richie's first single following the massive success of his 1983 album Can't Slow Down to appear on another label. It was included by Motown on Richie's 1986 release Dancing on the Ceiling. The track won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. A music video was made for the song that featured inserted clips from White Nights. In 2008, the song was ranked at #74 of the top songs of all time on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, commemorating the first 50 years of the chart. The single was hugely successful in South Africa, attaining the No. 1 spot on the weekly charts and remaining thereon for a total of 30 weeks. It eventually became the No. 1 single of 1986 on that country's year-end Springbok charts, proving that, even in the midst of Apartheid, music transcended all racial lines. 


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Say you, say me say it for always
That's the way it should be
Say you, say me say it together
Naturally

I had a dream I had an awesome dream
People in the park playing games in the dark
And what they played was a masquerade
And from behind of walls of doubt a voice was crying out

Say you, say me it for always
That's the way it should be
Say you, say me say it together
Naturally

As we go down life's lonesome highway
Seems the hardest thing to do is to find a friend or two
That helping hand
Some one who understands
That when you feel you've lost your way
You've got some one there to say I'll show you

Say you, say me it for always
That's the way it should be
Say you, say me say it together
Naturally

So you think you know the answers, Oh no
Well the whole world has got you dancing
That's right, I'm telling you
It's time to start believing oh yes
Believing who you are
You are a shining star

Say you, say me it for always
Oh that's the way it should be
Say you, say me say it together
Naturally
Say it together, naturally

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Lionel Richie

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. From 1968, he was a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records. Richie made his solo debut in 1982 with the album Lionel Richie and number-one hit "Truly". more »

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Written by: Lionel Richie

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Say You, Say Me" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie in 1985 for the soundtrack of the film "White Nights" starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines.
Record Label
The song was released by Motown Records, a record label famous for its significant role in the racial integration of popular music.
Noteworthy Honors
"Say You, Say Me" won both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 1986.
Album Appearance
Although "Say You, Say Me" was originally released for the movie soundtrack, it later made an appearance on Lionel Richie's album "Dancing on the Ceiling" in 1986.
Chart Performance
The song remained at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S for four weeks and reached number one on the R&B chart as well.
International Success
It also achieved international success, reaching the top of the charts in numerous countries including Canada and Norway.
Lyric Theme
The song's lyrics express an underlying theme of unity and understanding. They encourage dialogue as a tool for resolving differences.
Music Video
The music video for "Say You, Say Me" includes scenes from the movie "White Nights."
Song Structure
The song consists of two distinct parts – a slow ballad part that includes the title's lyrics and a more upbeat part that changes the rhythm and melody.
Legacy
Despite being released over three decades ago, "Say You, Say Me" remains one of Lionel Richie's most iconic songs, often played at his concerts.

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