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Hearsay (song)

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Released
  
1989

Label
  
Tabu

Genre
  
R&B

B-side
  
"You Were Meant to Be My Lady"

Format
  
7" vinyl, 12" vinyl, CD single

Length
  
4:01 (album version) 3:40 (single version)

"Hearsay" is a song written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and recorded by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. It is the fourth track from the singer's second solo album, Hearsay (1987). The original track from the album wasn't released as a single but in 1989, a remixed version from All Mixed Up was released in the UK and it became a minor hit there, peaking at #56.

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Meaning

The songs lyrics are a personal commentary, critical of a spiteful gossip-monger who spreads hearsay.

Track listing

  • 12" Single (Tabu 654667 8)
    1. "Hearsay 89 (Extended Mix)" - 5:15
    2. "Hearsay 89 (Club Instrumental)" - 3:45
    3. "Hearsay 89 (Club 7")" - 5:14
    4. "You Were Meant To Be My Lady (Keith Cohen Extended Mix)" - 4:10
  • 7" Single (Tabu 654667 7 )
    1. "Hearsay '89" - 3:40
    2. "You Were Meant To Be My Lady (7" Vocal)" - 4:10

    References

    Hearsay (song) Wikipedia
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