Stay Young

INXS

About Stay Young

"Stay Young" is a song by Australian rock band INXS. It was released as the first single from the band's second album Underneath the Colours, in September 1981. "Stay Young" peaked at number 21 on the Australian Singles Charts in November. The song included Dave Mason and Karen Ansel from the Australian band The Reels on backing vocals. The video was directed by Peter Clifton who directed the 1976 Led Zeppelin concert film, The Song Remains the Same. The video was filmed on Clontarf Beach, Balgowlah, Sydney, Australia. The production company was ECV (Enterprise Colour Video) in Crow's Nest, Sydney Australia. Cameraman: Jim Walpole, Editor: David Gillies, Offline Editor: Grant Shanks. 


Year:
1996
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Stay
Stay young
Stay young

Stay yo
Stay young
Stay young

Keep that biting lip
Know what I mean
Sweat upon the brow
That's what I want

Stay young, just this once
I wanna be good value
I wanna see in the dark
I wanna win with you

Hard edged thinker
Know what I mean
Fevered opinions
That's what I want

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INXS

INXS (pronounced "in excess", In-XS) were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays were Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar and keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar and saxophone. For 20 years, INXS were fronted by Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, whose "sultry good looks" and magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New Wave/ska/pop style, they later developed a harder pub rock style, including funk and dance elements. more »

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Written by: ANDREW CHARLES FARRISS, MICHAEL HUTCHENCE, MICHAEL KELLAND HUTCHENCE

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Album Details
"Stay Young" is a song by the Australian rock band INXS, from their third studio album "Shabooh Shoobah," released in 1982.
Chart Performance
Unlike the later hits of INXS, "Stay Young" did not make a significant impact on international charts. However, it managed to reach the 21st spot on the Kent Music Report in Australia.
Band Members
The band INXS, at the time of recording "Stay Young," consisted of six members—Michael Hutchence as lead vocalist, brothers Tim Farriss (lead guitar), Andrew Farriss (keyboards/guitar), Jon Farriss (drums), Garry Gary Beers (bass), and Kirk Pengilly (guitar/saxophone).
Musical Style
The song "Stay Young" presented a blend of new wave, alternative rock, and pop rock elements, like many of their songs on "Shabooh Shoobah."
Songwriting Credit
"Stay Young" was written collaboratively by all six band members — reflecting the collaborative spirit of the band.
Producer
The song, like the rest of the "Shabooh Shoobah" album, was produced by Mark Opitz, a key figure in the 1980s Australian music scene.
Themes
"Stay Young" can be interpreted as an anthem for youth and rebellion, reflecting the common rock and roll themes of freedom, energy, and living in the moment.
Music Video
The music video for "Stay Young," directed by Scott Hicks, features the band members performing on what appears to be the rooftop of a building, highlighting their urban and rugged image.
Post-release
Despite not gaining significant international attention, "Stay Young" has remained a beloved song among INXS fans and is considered a classic example of early INXS sound.
Legacy
"Stay Young" helped set the stage for INXS's later worldwide success, showing the band's growth and evolution in musical style.

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