Come and Stay with Me
Jackie DeShannon
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I'll send away all my false pride And I'll forsake all of my life Yes I'll be as true as true can be If you'll come and stay with me. Lovers of the past I'll leave behind There'll never be another on my mind I'll do all I can so you'll feel free If you come and stay with me The promises I made most faithfully I'll keep them still should you decide to leave I'll try and see that you have all you need If you'll come and stay with me We'll live a life no one has ever known But I know you're thinking that I'm hardly grown I'll do all I can so you'll feel free If you'll come and stay with me. But oh thank God at last and finally I could see you're gonna stay with me
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Written by: JACKIE DE SHANNON
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10 facts about this song
Artist and Original Release"Come and Stay With Me" is a song written by Jackie DeShannon and originally recorded by Marianne Faithfull.
- It was released in January 1965 as a single and later included on Marianne Faithfull's debut album "Come My Way."
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Chart SuccessThis song achieved significant success, peaking at #4 on the UK Singles Chart.
- It also entered the Top 40 on Billboard Hot 100 in the United States where it reached number 26.
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Collaboration with Rolling StonesJackie DeShannon wrote the song specifically for Marianne Faithfull, as a follow-up to her debut hit "As Tears Go By", which was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones.
- Recording of the song featured Rolling Stones' guitarist Brian Jones on acoustic guitar.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is emblematic of the shift in musical style and persona that Marianne Faithfull underwent in the late 1960s from a folk-pop singer to a more provocative, rock-oriented performer.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several other artists including, most notably, Cher and Sandie Shaw.
- Cher's version of the song, which was included in her 1966 album "The Sonny Side of Chér", peaked at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Author's RecognitionJackie DeShannon, the writer of the song, is a renowned American singer-songwriter. She has been recognized by the Songwriters Hall of Fame for her contributions to music.
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Re-releases"Come and Stay With Me" was re-released in 2018 on the compilation album "Negative Capability", marking over 50 years since its initial release.
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LyricsThe song tells a story of longing and attraction from the perspective of a woman inviting her lover to live with her, offering emotional support and solace with lines like "If there's trouble can I stay with you?" and "I'll make you forget where you are."
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RecognitionRolling stone magazine placed the song in the 18th position on its list of "Top 20 Marianne Faithfull Songs".
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Impact on Marianne's careerAlong with "As Tears Go By", "Come and Stay With Me" is considered one of the songs that launched Marianne Faithfull's career and established her as a notable singer in the 1960s.
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