Never Say Never (Lisette Melendez song)

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Never Say Never is the third single from the album Together Forever , released by the hip-hop and Freestyle music singer Lisette Melendez in 1991. [1] The song was written by Carlos Berrios and Franc Reyes. Unlike the previous singles, this was released only on cassette and LP 12" only clubs, where he achieved moderate success in stop dance music of the United States, peaking at # 45 in 1992.

Contents

Tracks

12" single
No.TitleLength
1."Never Say Never" (New School Freestyle)5:21
2."Never Say Never" (New School Radio)3:57
3."Never Say Never" (Underground Solution)5:00
4."Never Say Never" (Never Say "After Dark" Mix)5:56
5."Never Say Never" (Melendapella)2:57
6."Never Say Never" (Never More Beats)2:00
12 "Single (Promo)
No.TitleLength
1."Never Say Never" (Pop Radio Mix)3:50
2."Never Say Never" (Hot AC Mix)3:50

Chart positions

Record chart (1992)Best position
Flag of the United States.svg  United States - Hot Dance Music/Club Play [2] 45
Flag of the United States.svg  United States - Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales [3] 12

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References

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