You can never go wrong with a Jackson 5 cover. Well, maybe you can-but this song is just so peppy, fun, and typically 80s. The Jackson 5 released 'Never Can Say Goodbye in 1971, as a single off their album 'Maybe Tomorrow'.
But you may be thinking to yourself, "I know Michael is kinda girly and high-pitched when he sings, but I swear a woman sings this song." And you'd be thinking right. This song also became popular when it was released by Gloria "I Will Survive" Gaynor in 1974.
The Communards' video for the song comes across as typically 80s. The hair, the clothes, the dancing, the absolutely-nothing-to-do-with-the-lyrics video itself...and let's not forget the song, and how it was perfect for the synth-pop of the 80s music scene.
Jimmy Somerville, lead singer of The Communards, was also known for his work as lead singer of Bronski Beat, they of 'Smalltown Boy' fame. You may also remember Jimmy's backing vocals on another cover song, 'Suspicious Minds' by Fine Young Cannibals. I think he broke some of my dishes hitting the high notes on that one.
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