James Ramos - Say You, Say Me May 2026

It won both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Original Song.

At its heart, "Say You, Say Me" explores the profound human need for genuine connection in a world often defined by "walls of doubt". The lyrics describe life as a "lonesome highway," suggesting that finding a true friend is one of the most difficult yet essential achievements of the human experience. This theme was particularly poignant for the film White Nights , which tells the story of two defectors—one American and one Soviet—finding an unlikely bond despite their political and cultural differences. A Composition of Contrasts James Ramos - Say You, Say Me

Interestingly, despite its cinematic grandeur, it was primarily recorded in Richie's living room and produced by his longtime collaborator James Anthony Carmichael . Conclusion It won both the Academy Award and the