Say It Again (Precious song) explained

Say It Again

Cover:

Precious - Say It Again.jpg

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Type:

single

Artist:

Precious

Album:

Precious

B-Side:

Essential Love

Length:

2:59

Label:

EMI

Composer:

Paul Varney

Lyricist:

Paul Varney

Producer:

Cutfather & Joe

Next Title:

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Next Year:

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Song:	"Say It Again"
Year:	1999
Country:	United Kingdom
As:	Precious
Language:	English
Composer:	Paul Varney
Lyricist:	Paul Varney
Place:	12th
Points:	38
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"Say It Again" was the 's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1999, written by Paul Varney and performed by girl band Precious. It was produced by Cutfather & Joe and included on the band's self-titled debut album (2000). "Say It Again" was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 17 May 1999 and peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart. In July 2000, it was serviced to contemporary hit radio in the United States.

At Eurovision

The song was performed 5th on the night of the contest, following 's Doris Dragović with "Marija Magdalena" and preceding 's Darja Švajger with "For a Thousand Years". The song received 38 points, placing 12th in a field of 23, it was one of the four which were omitted from the Eurovision 1999 compilation album as permission to include it had not been obtained. The song was succeeded as UK entry at the 2000 contest by Nicki French with "Don't Play That Song Again".

Track listings

UK CD single^[1]

"Say It Again" (Cutfather & Joe mix) – 2:59
"Say It Again" (James Lavonz full vocal mix) – 4:40
"Essential Love" – 3:35
"Say It Again" (video version)

UK cassette single^[2]

"Say It Again" (Cutfather & Joe mix) – 2:59
"Say It Again" (James Lavonz full vocal mix) – 4:40
"Essential Love" – 3:35

European CD single^[3]

"Say It Again" (Cutfather & Joe mix) – 2:59
"Say It Again" (James Lavonz full vocal mix) – 4:35

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United Kingdom	17 May 1999		EMI	^[5]
United States	25 July 2000	Contemporary hit radio	Capitol	^[6] ^[7]

Notes and References

Say It Again. Precious. 1999. UK CD single liner notes. EMI Records. CDEM 544, 7243 8 87147 0 9.
Say It Again. Precious. 1999. UK cassette single sleeve. EMI Records. TCEM544, 7243 8 87147 4 7.
Say It Again. Precious. 1999. European CD single liner notes. EMI Records. 7243 8 87147 2 3.
Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 16. 23. 8. 5 June 1999. 1 May 2021.
New Releases – For Week Starting 17 May, 1999: Singles. Music Week. 23. 15 May 1999. 19 July 2021.
CHR/Pop: Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1360. 46. 21 July 2000.
Gavin Top 40/Rhythm Crossover: Impact Dates. Gavin Report. 2313. 9. 14 July 2000.