Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson 'Say Say Say [2015 Remix]'

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'Say Say Say' is without doubt one of the all-time greatest musical collaborations in popular music. It is one of three tracks on which Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson worked together and was their biggest commercial success, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks upon release in 1983 and going on to become one of the highest selling singles of all time.
The groundbreaking partnership of two of the biggest stars in the music world began with a phone call which Paul received out of the blue after Michael got hold of his personal number and called, suggesting they should collaborate.
Paul remembers: “He (Michael) rang me up, and I didn’t believe it was him, so I said, “Who’s this?” He said, ‘Michael’. ‘Are you sure… Michael who?!’. Anyway, we had a joke about that kind of thing, and he said, ‘Yeah, I’d like to come over and write with you’, so I said great. So he came over to England and we just sat down. I thought, well, it’s not easy to just sit down with anyone you don’t know and just write, start songwriting because you’ve got to get the chemistry right. But I thought, it is Michael - you know, I'll just try! If it doesn’t work, we'll just throw it away …”
Clearly, the magic worked between them and 'Say Say Say' resonated around the world. Indeed, such was the excitement about the duo that even the TV premiere of the video - in which they play a pair of travelling con merchants in the Wild West - was an appointment-to-view event in many countries. And now, 32 years after the original release, fans will have a fresh rush of excitement with a completely new mix of the track, prominently featuring alternative vocals from Paul and the late Michael which have never before been seen the light of day.
And to celebrate the remix of 'Say Say Say', a new upbeat dance video has been created and was launched exclusively on Facebook today (Tuesday October 6th). Directed by the choreographer and performance artist Ryan Heffington - recently noted for his choreography work on Sia’s 'Chandelier' promo - and filmed in LA, the video follows a teenage boy on a journey through his neighborhood. The boy’s sense of optimism is infectious as he brings joy and stunning dance sequences to those he encounters on his travels.
The track is part of the Pipes Of Peace 2-CD Special Edition, which is made up of the original album plus a nine-track bonus disc including outtakes, demos and other gems. The Deluxe Edition also includes a further DVD which features single promos and unreleased clips from Paul’s film archives. In addition there is a 2-LP vinyl edition as well as standard and hi-res digital versions. All formats are out now.
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LYRICS:
Say, say, say what you want
But don't play games, with my affection.
Take, take, take, what you need
But don't leave me with no direction
All alone I sit home by the phone
waiting for you baby
Through the years how can you stand to hear
My pleading for you dear?
You know I'm crying
Oo oo oo oo
(Now) go go go, where you want
But don't leave me here forever
You you you, stay away
So long girl I see you never.
What can I do girl, to get through to you?
'Cause I love you baby
standing here baptised in all my tears,
baby through the years
You know I'm crying
Oo oo oo oo
You never ever worry, and you never shed a tear
You're saying that my love ain't real
Just look at my face, these tears ain't drying.
You you you can never say
That I'm not the one who really loves you
I pray, pray, pray everyday
That you'll see things girl, like I do.
What can I do girl, to get through to you?
'Cause I love you baby
Standing here baptised in all my tears
Baby through the years, you know I'm crying
Oo oo oo oo
Say say say…

[@kellobello7822]

I love the "baby" Michael sings at 2:30. It's an alternate way to how he does on the original release. Sounds beautiful. Just has his natural sound.

[@mathewhorodner2000]

this song doesn't need a remix

[@reddevil9554]

I like this version. I like them both. People who are criticising it, get a life. We get to hear more of Michael Jackson from takes we've never heard before and hear him freestyle over the tune as well.

[@kazokazo172]

and its legit becouse of they didnt know how gone do they both sign both song fully they werent done like duet so even 40 year ago its was build up party.its look all those fake duets dead people used and merged with new artisrt no this was can be done 20 diffrent way at 1983 too.both sing entire song and was biriliant idea reverse it. even i love first one better just becouse of time diffrent and movie like video clip st that time.

[@elsanicklasdottirlyngvej4484]

I like this version better.

[@jacobjosephjoekobbabarney6930]

Yeah, get a life also a criticism. 😉🤦

[@user-qm7bp4ul5t]

so people is not allowed to have an opinion and they should get a life wow! ok

[@JamminJoel73]

You: GET A LIFE PEOPLE! Also You: Tries to write a paragraph on why it’s better. Can you say… “hypocrite”?

[@PK-zr9lk]

This is art - not only from Paul and Michael - everybody who participated on this song ..

[@tomilolaolanisebe2382]

I miss Michael Jackson so much. Hearing these never heard before pieces of his just makes my heart so happy, make me feel like he's still with us. ❤❤

[@MysticRhythms87]

Didn't even know this remix existed until now. I haven't done my homework, but I hope that Paul and Michael buried the hatchet after all the business that happened in the late 1980's. Two legends of music, uniting to give us some excellent tunes.

[@Ltforlife22]

Paul & Linda was captured on film the set of Black or White with Michael in 1991 so looks like they were cool 🤷‍♂️

[@dabreu]

Finally a good comment.

[@alex_montoya]

I miss Michael 😔

[@lanalovrencic490]

Michael's voice😍

[@KatyLee]

Paul McCartney and MJ

[@lenabarlow]

I prefer the original but I'm happy that Paul is putting something new out there, this is a cool song and it deserves to be played with so to speak. I don't mind hearing it 100 more times.

[@eLkO187]

How come this video hasn't hit a mill yet. It's an unreleased version with added vocals by Michael. This is awesome!

[@swingriots1549]

Because you're overestimating the percentage of the population who are clamouring to hear a different take of Michael Jackson vocals

[@marcprimo1471]

I saw an interview with Paul saying that on this version they have used technology to make some of Paul’s lines sound like Michael. The line Michael sang in the original version remain unchanged.

[@elika9184]

2023 and the kids dancing their hearts out make me happy

[@ozlemozkan4877]

Love u michael you are pure magic💫

[@tizianafragassi5427]

❤❤I love you Michael ❤️💋

[@irispjackson]

Michael, love you ❤

A versão original é uma obra de arte !

[@JuanPerez_2023]

This video is an authentic work of art. The director and coreographer is an indiscutible artist. My admiration and congratulations for the young dancers, I admire them. And my admiration for Paul and Michael, this song is one of the most representative and iconic of the 80s.

[@FernandoHatsumura]

Listening to this with earphones. Wow! The bass, guitar and voices really stand out in this mix!

[@jessicavelardev]

What a marvelous version. Love you Paul, love The Beatles, love Michael. This makes me cry.

[@phil9947]

Wow... most of those kids weren't around when the original came out. :)

[@trevl8955]

More like none of those kids were around. The video was released 36 years ago.

[@JuanPerez_2023]

Anyone

[@keramiroberts6695]

Well. Nope, they're dancers... Most of what they dance in their life time will be from master before their time. Coool

[@hamburg1306]

All of them

[@alejandrojackson5732]

Right

[@MyDreamside]

without Paul shaving the video is empty

[@MichaelJacksonistAU]

I was gonna mention that 😹

[@h0lly_blue]

I'm rather upset about it as well just look at my face these tears ain't drying

[@stellafournodavlou]

Couldn't agree more tho

[@LPTV84]

And without Michael playfully putting shaving cream and smiling like a kid, it feels emptier

[@onceuponmusic]

+MyDreamside looooll

[@user-yo8md9vx8r]

بول عملاق هزم حتى مايكل جاكسون في هاده الأغنية الرائعة حقا بول عملاق كبير جدا تحفة نادرة

[@EduardoBreda1980]

Only way this video would be better is if it was shot in one take. Amazing piece of art!

[@sarahhight5266]

MJ would love to have seen these talented kids dancing to his music xMJ would love to have seen these talented kids dancing to his music x

[@Zoharargov]

I love the subtle differences from the original. This is great!

[@thefonzkiss]

Subtle? The vocals are completely inverse. They’re both singing the opposite parts compared to the original.

[@adrianalbertomonteros4672]

WHEN A WAS YOUNG 1983,WONDERFUL YEAR,YESTERDAY,TODAY,TOMORROW.....

[@laahlima2978]

Paul fez algo que eu nunca esperei, estou muito agradecida por ele nos ter dado este gostinho do nosso amado rei do pop 💞

[@lizvill73]

Wow! What Ana amazing conglomeration of young talent for an 80s classic!

[@farimahdilmaghani5751]

My favorite song of Michael, always loved it. Cool young dancers, thank u.

[@utuberul35]

you just can't hear his voice and not think he was gone too freakin early u.u

[@LuciaFiero]

Never heard of this before today. That gave me chills. Very nice tribute Sir Paul, thank you.

[@Falbala465]

Its been over 30 years that I am a fan of Michael Jackson, and arrive in 2015-2016 to track and hear her! I think that's becoming more and more of anything !! 4 or 5 horns with completely zero chorégrapgie !!!! My god or is Michael with his dance moves and his amazing talent !!! But thank you to Paul for Pipes of Peace Delux Edition and beautiful photos it contains.

[@malaikaaaron-bishop1939]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ MJ would have loved this

[@Anointed7]

The kids are really dancing! GREAT!

[@franciscoroberto4009]

Linda Música I Love You Michael Jackson ❤❤❤

[@rockstopsthetraffic]

This song has long been a guilty pleasure of mine.

[@amyandnatasha1522]

This is such an awesome version of this song. Some remixes pull the harmonica out of it and it's such a no no. This one really makes you wanna dance 💃 🕺

[@yannickbroers8680]

i like that they let the original track be really recognisable and didn't edit it all too much. good job guys, i love it!

[@nycinstyle]

In this version, it sounds Paul is singing Michael's lines and Michael is singing Paul's lines compared to the way they sang the version of the song In the hit that the two actually released in the early 1980s.

[@lynchmaleideal]

Yes that’s it. The vocal takes are swapped.

[@spaidtheway]

now that's what I call dancing y'all killed it👏👏👏

[@btsbwl7264]

+devin wilson YES

[@rtrepsas]

Wikipedia - Personnel edit "Say Say Say" Paul McCartney - vocals Michael Jackson - vocals Chris Hammer Smith - harmonica David Williams - rhythm guitar Nathan Watts - bass Bill Wolfer[44] - keyboards Linda McCartney, Eric Stewart - backing vocals Ricky Lawson - drums Jerry Hey, Ernie Watts, Gary E. Grant, Gary Herbig - horns "Ode to a Koala Bear" Paul McCartney - vocals, bass, piano, electric guitar Chris Laurence - bass Paul Robinson - drums Linda McCartney, Eric Stewart - backing vocals

[@thugundeschain383]

Hard to listen to without getting emotional. Miss you KING.

[@TheSstretch68]

CLASSICKAL TRACK!!! BEAUTIFUL REMIX, INCREDIBLE DANCING!!!!

[@jonsamuels9245]

LOOOOOVE this version so much better! Both of their voices sound crazy beautiful!!!!!

[@antoniawinchester]

Awww i love it when they sing together*-*

[@MateusRangel835]

Michael e Paul dois mitos!

[@dorishurtado5865]

I love u MJ forever 🤩

[@anapaulaffm]

I love both versions.

[@cindybee7461]

Love this song. prefer the MJ and Paul video tho

[@yo-gn5xj]

Wow great video!!!

[@mjnerd0828]

I love this version, it's like a demo version. Thank you so much Paul!!! ^_^

[@Meneervdberg]

I like this one better than the original

[@crlaw75]

Amazing version. Thank you, sir Paul.

[@remtiw]

The main thing that this remix does is that it turns a Paul McCartney track into a Michael Jackson track. And that's by no means a bad thing. Aside from Michael getting more vocal coverage than Paul, it's more the way the feel of the song has changed. The original Pipes of Peace mix has more of the McCartney pop varnish on it with a lot of harmonica, synth and talkbox vocals. And while this remix has elements of those things as well, they're been given more restraint while more focus is put upon the rhythm section of bass and drums. Plus the usage of alternate vocal takes helps give the melody a rougher edge than the original, thus making the track sound less like a Pipes of Peace song and more like a Thriller outtake. Without a doubt makes it a better collab than The Girl is Mine.

[@dj139314]

I hunk it's Paul's tribute to Mj the way it was changed

[@angelche1992]

I think they recorded two versions of the song, before deciding on which album it will go. The version that was released in '83, with Paul as a leading vocal, has more of Paul's style (which is amazing, btw.. what a legend). The other version naturally would have more of Michael's style (another music legend). Afterwards, they decided that Say, Say, Say will go on Paul's album, so it was only natural to release the version with Paul as a leading vocal. In The Girl Is Mine is the other way around. I wonder why you think Say, Say, Say is better than The Girl Is Mine? Pure curiousity. I think both of them are great. P.S. The beat in this version of Say, Say, Say might've been added now (meaning 2015) for more modern sound.

[@dtp056]

i agree this song is alot better than girl is mine

[@superbassomatic]

McCartney commissioned this remix for a compilation album, and gave the mixers all the multi tracks to do whatever they wanted to do with it. Aside from the funked-up backing track, they reversed the vocal parts (as they had both recorded the song solo). Apparently, McCartney loved the end result, and commissioned this video for it. I’m not a big remix fan, but this version has a lot more kick to it.

[@superbassomatic]

McCartney commissioned this remix when he was doing his reissue project, and realized that he had full vocal tracks from both him and Jackson. So, he gave all the tracks to the mixers, and advised them to freshen it up a bit, and, in typical McCartney fashion, do whatever else the wanted to do with it. So, the end result was some different vocal lines and a punched-up rhythm track. And, a really cool, well-shot video. Excellent job here.

[@paulo1305111966]

Educativa. Nossos parabéns Bj as fas..

[@jamiefoyers2800]

Didn't know they'd done a remix of this track. Actually going through my head today this song...great track but I don't think you can beat the original mix and video...pure class.

[@cherylward5470]

Love both versions.

[@k.6618]

Love this song so much❤️❤️❤️two kings ♥️Michael R.I.P

[@Val-oq7ny]

PQP.....a molecada representando num clássico sem vulgaridade...PERFECT...

[@julianghst4758]

An amazing experience to be in this video 🙏🏾

[@rtrepsas]

Wikipedia - McCartney played several instruments on "Say Say Say", including percussion, synthesizer and guitar (though it is not mentioned in the credits for the track).[10] The harmonica was played by Chris Smith, the rhythm guitar was played by David Williams, Nathan Watts played bass and drums were played by Ricky Lawson. The song was engineered by former Beatles sound engineer, Geoff Emerick.[11] The production of "Say Say Say" was completed in February 1983, after it had been refined and overdubbed at Cherokee Studios in California.

[@itsallforlove5751]

i love this remix its soo great!!,👍🔥👏🏽 i love Michael and Paul so much!! both of my favorite artist!🥰💙😍💖✨

[@normabeatrizmedina751]

Michel love you!!!😢😢😢😢

[@juliaversteden751]

Aaahhh I love it!! I really like it that michael is singing other parts this time 😍😍😍😍🎉 Good job!

[@marklee7285]

He's not, they just mixed it up a bit.

[@DeeckyRizzo]

+Julia Lol... it's Paul. (He says it in another video, if you don't believe).Yeah, they sound very similar in this mix.

[@thomaslytle5519]

Actually, in this version Michael IS actually singing some of Paul's original parts. The first line in each verse (orginally sung by Paul) [i.e.-"say say say what you want, but dont play games with my affection"] is Michael singing. They split the verses in this version 1st-Michael, 2nd-Paul, then Michael singing more of the bridge as well. Its very clear who is singing what.

[@eduardoespinosa4974]

This is a tribute to Michael from Paul, did you know?

[@morenobrosfilms2410]

Dang this is good! I love how they had Michael more involved in the video.

[@paulashley3732]

Mac and Jack!

[@baba2057]

Both of the music videos and versions of this song are very coherent with their time. Love them the same

[@MoreCovers]

Yoo Paul is such a legend!! Thank you for this.

[@survivor8065]

oh sorry i mean both Michael and Paul did a great duet.

that great song

[@heitor4739]

Stop saying this is different. It's supposed to be different because times changed. They wanted to do something funkier and include Michael's parts never heard before. Of course the original is better, but this is new and has other vibe.

[@taffysaur]

I wouldn't call it funkier, but I agree with the spirit of your post. 😋

[@Antonio.Medeiros]

isn't this version where they change the vocal parts? where Paul sings Michael parts and viceversa?

[@eddiemorrison4127]

@@Antonio.Medeiros no they Paul had made has voice softer to match Michaels

[@BugRib]

Whoa this video is pretty cool! 👍

[@marilynrichter7566]

amazing

[@jefersonpaiva9653]

Música que nunca envelhece.

[@InformedCrayon2]

I love sir paul

[@josefinamendozabenites5031]

Que bello video, refrescante de juventud y además con unas tomas de fotografía maravillosas. Felicitaciones.

[@goldamurefaris2489]

Best video ever love You king of pop

[@mitvar3368]

I love this song

[@beastygeorge]

I adore the original one... But I gotta acknowledge that this update sounds great in 2015! =)

[@emilioferro9586]

When a great artist allows a remix of his work of art to be made, it is a sign that his heart is noble and kind!! Hail King Michael Jackson! Save the Royal Knight Sir Paul McCartney!!

[@Croogieofficial]

PAUL & MICHAEL

[@btsbwl7264]

This is beautiful, I see no ego. That's what makes it great. I think there's too much ego in music these days especially music videos.

[@marsol1979]

2 legends 🙌

[@emiryarentnastepe9513]

I have been looking for this music video for 2 years.

[@dimitreze]

this new mix and the new clipe are better than the original

[@MichaelJacksonistAU]

😹😹 not even 😹😹

[@orteliosanchez9093]

Paul is live like no other person

[@cmikesmith664]

This video has zero 👎 . Very impressive.

[@dreidsbf]

no it doesnt, you just cant see the dislikes number bc its hidden

[@daisiesdreams]

Love This Song 💕

[@dianaspeechless]

L.O.V.E 🌬️ 💗

[@Victor_CoverMusic]

Песня и видеоряд живут абсолютно разной жизнью! ...

[@feliviatan]

I love this!!! Omg... 😢

[@Natashahoneypot]

Thank you Paul

[@eloisazamora6131]

Qu'elle belle chanson, avec des tres belles paroles, ont sort amoureux de la chanson! Merçi Paul Mccartney...✌🎗💛🌼

[@estevamfaria]

Sensacional!!! Ganhei o meu sábado com essa!

[@alexism2988]

Very cool

[@tomasacselrad8008]

very good

[@hpnerd5000]

Finally a music video with dancing that doesn't involve twerking!! Plus that granny killed me xD

[@PureSoul838]

Say, say, say what you want but don't play games with my affection Take, take, take what you need but don't leave me with no direction All alone I sit home by the phone waiting for you baby (baby) Through the years how can you stand to hear my pleading for you dear? You know I'm crying, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Yeah Now go, go, go where you want but don't leave me here forever You, you, you stay away so long, girl, I see you never What can I do, girl, to get through to you 'Cause I love you baby (baby) Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years You know I'm crying, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, hee, hee, hee What you say, say, say, what you say, say, say You never ever worry and you never shed a tear You're saying that my love ain't real Just look at my face, these tears ain't drying You, you, you can never say that I'm not the one who really loves you I pray, pray, pray every day that you'll see things, girl, like I do What can I do, girl, to get through to you 'Cause I love you (love you) baby (baby) Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years You know I'm crying, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Say, say, say Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, say, say, say Ooh, ooh, ooh, say, say, say Ooh, ooh, ooh, say, say, say (fire, fire) Ooh, ooh, ooh, say, say, say You never ever worry and you never shed a tear You're saying that my love ain't real Just look at my face, these tears ain't drying You, you, you can never say that I'm not the one who really loves you I pray, pray, pray every day that you'll see things, girl, like I do

[@Madoula]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!! ♥

[@EduardoSilva-ze8tp]

2021 perfect

[@salvatorespada4500]

Love the young guys dancing!