The Monitors – Say You
“Say You” is a song written by Richard Street and originally recorded by The Monitors for the Motown label in 1965. It was the group’s first single and reached number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song has been covered by many artists, including The Temptations, The Supremes, and The Jackson 5.
Background and composition
“Say You” was written by Richard Street, a member of The Monitors. The song is a classic soul ballad about a man who is pleading with his woman to say that she loves him. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of love.
Recording and production
“Say You” was recorded at the Motown Recording Studio in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by Berry Gordy.
The recording features Richard Street on lead vocals. Street’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 driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Say You” 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 Richard Street, a member of The Monitors.
- It was released in 1965 as the group’s first single.
- The song reached number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- “Say You” has been covered by many artists, including The Temptations, The Supremes, and The Jackson 5.