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“Say Say Say” is a song by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. The track was written by the duo, and produced by George Martin for McCartney’s fifth solo album, Pipes of Peace (1983). The song was the pair’s second duet to be released, following “The Girl Is Mine” for Jackson’s Thriller (1982), however, it had been recorded one year before, at the same time as McCartney’s Tug of War (1982) album. The single became Jackson’s seventh top ten hit in a year upon its release in October 1983. “Say Say Say” was a number one hit in the US and peaked at number two in the UK. Number one in Canada, Finland, Italy, Norway and Sweden, the single also peaked within the top ten in Australia, Austria and New Zealand.
Certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, the song was promoted with a music video directed by Bob Giraldi. The video, filmed in Santa Ynez Valley, California, featured cameo appearances by Linda McCartney, and La Toya Jackson. The short film centered around two con artists, “Mac and Jack”, and introduced dialogue and storylines to music videos. Upon its release, the video was considered too violent by the National Coalition on Television Violence. “Say Say Say” was covered by the Dutch music group Hi-Tack in early 2006. They took the song to number four on the UK singles chart.
Recording
Prior to the release of “Say Say Say”, McCartney had collaborated with Jackson on “The Girl Is Mine”, for Jackson’s Thriller album. In return, Jackson agreed to include “Say Say Say” on McCartney’s Pipes of Peace.[1] The song was recorded at Abbey Road Studios from May to September 1981.
Certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, the song was promoted with a music video directed by Bob Giraldi. The video, filmed in Santa Ynez Valley, California, featured cameo appearances by Linda McCartney, and La Toya Jackson. The short film centered around two con artists, “Mac and Jack”, and introduced dialogue and storylines to music videos. Upon its release, the video was considered too violent by the National Coalition on Television Violence. “Say Say Say” was covered by the Dutch music group Hi-Tack in early 2006. They took the song to number four on the UK singles chart.
Recording
Prior to the release of “Say Say Say”, McCartney had collaborated with Jackson on “The Girl Is Mine”, for Jackson’s Thriller album. In return, Jackson agreed to include “Say Say Say” on McCartney’s Pipes of Peace.[1] The song was recorded at Abbey Road Studios from May to September 1981.
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Directed by Bob Giraldi, the music video for "Say Say Say" a duet between Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, which became a number one hit in the US after its release in 1983.
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DirtyDiana123 wrote:
i luv this song! their voices sound great together! the video is great! RIP MICHAEL JACKSON HOPEFULLY U R DANCIN WIT ALL THE ANGELS!! LOVE YA MJ ALWAYZ AND FOREVER!
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MJ-clarey wrote:
i really love the video for this song.......Michael is so sweet
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simsik wrote:
great song
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MJLuva13 wrote:
i love this song, paul and michael a great combo
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Deb9 wrote:
Love it. Should be re-re-leased!
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Llamababey wrote:
I LOVE ALL MJ SONGS. :) xx
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cartoonsoup wrote:
UH-MAZ-ZING. this song always makes me smile.
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rainbowxveins wrote:
<3 omg i swoon everytime i hear this song =D perfection, perfected. perfectly. =]
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el_custodio wrote:
mm ;) .. wonderful song and wonderful video .. ;))) ... <3
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SCREAMINGPARROT wrote:
I LOVE this song
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DozorcaZolwi wrote:
amazing. I love Paul's voice in this song, I'm not a big fan of Michael but in this song I can hear a power ;)
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stetopping wrote:
That's such a great song, with two of the best singers of all time. Wow :)
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BigBoca10 wrote:
What a song. Never thought Paul was a good singer until I heard this
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listentome123 wrote:
amazing combination
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Fiema-Yenene wrote:
can't stop crying..... love you too much!!!!!!!!!!!
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sullyjen01 wrote:
:)
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naynay1129 wrote:
i love michael voice there will never be no one like michael this was a good my first time hearing it
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washinacollinsy wrote:
ooooooooooooo
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babygirl8033 wrote:
I LOVE THIS SONG SAY SAY AWESOME SONG*********************
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SteamNecro wrote:
Awesome song.
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