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“Never Can Say Goodbye” is a song written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by The Jackson 5. Released as a single in 1971, it was one of the group’s most successful songs. The song has been covered numerous times, most notably in 1971 by soul singer Isaac Hayes, in 1974 by disco diva Gloria Gaynor, and in 1987 by gay Hi-NRG/dance-pop group The Communards.

The recording features 12-year-old Michael Jackson singing a serious song about a love, with accompaniment from his brothers. Although such a record was unusual for a teenage group, “Never Can Say Goodbye” was a number-two hit on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and a number-one hit on the Billboard Black Singles chart in the United States. In the United Kingdom, it reached number thirty-three on the UK Singles Chart.

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marcy50 wrote:
12 days ago

One of their best songs,,love it..They were a great group..NEVER!

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BCUZUKNOW wrote:
September 2009

I love Michael Jackson, one of my favorite artists!

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BCUZUKNOW wrote:
September 2009

So much passion as a child!

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Beat_C wrote:
September 2009

michaels' vocals are just breathtaking on this track.

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mstee33 wrote:
September 2009

I will never can say goodbye. It's hard to say goodbye to someone especially when you idolized that person.

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lastfmgs wrote:
August 2009

Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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TantoTempo wrote:
August 2009

Amazing! There is such incredible feeling in Michael's vocals. The Jackson 5 were utterly fantastic!

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missyoumicheal wrote:
August 2009

never can say gud bye its true micheal i lov you an mis you if u culd cum bac i wil tel u how much i miss you an wish i culd ee u again

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haileyheartszak wrote:
August 2009

<3

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LaMusicLovr wrote:
August 2009

This is Michael's finest vocal performance frontin' his brothers at Motown -- that's my vote, folks!! I welcome your comments, y'all!

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thatssoulman wrote:
July 2009

a timeless classic with so many version out hard to choose which version i like the best love this old version

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subatomicupcake wrote:
July 2009

we'll never say gb to you MJ! See you later, man!

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Stephen_Miller wrote:
July 2009

I can. Good Bye

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renee827 wrote:
July 2009

This was my song way back when (when we all about the same age). Still have my 'Right On' posters at my parents' house! Yeah, I was around 12 or 13 then!!!! And my feelings are the same as then. Can't take away one of the happiest times of my life.

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MrsMJ wrote:
July 2009

I will neva say Good Bye!!

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christoffa wrote:
July 2009

whats this wrong title wrong artist Diana Ross singing All of my life.

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geeky38 wrote:
July 2009

what a great song!

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cookierella wrote:
July 2009

nice song

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subatomicupcake wrote:
July 2009

I had no idea Clifton Davis wrote this song. MJ could always sing absolutely anything!!

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sgtkillzone wrote:
July 2009

will never say goodbye to you MJ

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