Lionel Richie – Say You, Say Me
“Say You, Say Me” is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie for the 1985 film White Nights. The song was released as the second single from the film’s soundtrack in December 1985. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song also won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1986.
Background and composition
“Say You, Say Me” was written by Lionel Richie in 1985. The song was originally written for the film White Nights, which starred Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines. The song is a beautiful ballad about love and loss. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of heartbreak.
Recording and production
“Say You, Say Me” was recorded in 1985 at Lionel Richie’s home studio in Los Angeles. The song was produced by Richie and James Anthony Carmichael.
The recording features Lionel Richie on lead vocals. Richie’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a piano-driven melody and a string arrangement.
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“Say You, Say Me” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Lionel Richie for the 1985 film White Nights.
- The song was released as the second single from the film’s soundtrack in December 1985.
- It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the UK Singles Chart.
- The song also won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1986.
- “Say You, Say Me” has been covered by many artists, including Elton John,絣 and Taylor Swift.