Say You, Say Me
Lionel Richie
1986
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Release: 1985
Release: 1985Source checked | Recent carryover
October 1985 single; 1986 is a recent-release carryover.
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Say You, Say Me - release / recording history
October 1985 single; 1986 is a recent-release carryover. Source consulted 2026-10-13; not a complete discographic audit.
Inspiration and background
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Written for the movie "White Nights," this song was inspired by the theme of friendship and perseverance.
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Sources for this information
Owner-supplied 1986.html, song-list position 2
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Other appearances and versions
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Sources and scope
Source-backed annual association (secondary source; not a complete discographic review)
Editorial artist-repertoire classification
Billboard year-end 1986 table (Wikipedia transcription)
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