Never Can Say Goodbye is a song written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by The Jackson 5. The song was originally written and intended for the Supremes to record; however Motown decided the song would be better for the Jackson 5. Released as a single in 1971, it was one of the group's most successful songs. The song has been covered numerous times, most notably in 1974 by disco diva Gloria Gaynor and in 1987 by British pop group The Communards.\n\nWhen did never can say goodbye come out? OK. Let's think. My stream of consciousness:
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To answer this question, we should know that: Released as a single in 1971, it was one of the group's most successful songs. The answer is 1971.
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