Stay Awhile
The Bells
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16 facts about this song
Release Year"Stay Awhile" was released in the year 1971.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #1 on the RPM 100 National Singles chart in Canada in May 1971 and remained in that position for 2 weeks.
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100In the USA, "Stay Awhile" peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1971.
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Song DurationThe length of the song is 3 minutes and 21 seconds.
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Best Selling SingleThe song ‘Stay Awhile’ was the best-selling single by the Canadian band, The Bells.
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PopularityThe song was immensely loved by audiences upon release and is still played on oldies radio stations.
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Galaxy Records"Stay Awhile" was produced under the Galaxy Records label.
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Lead VocalistsBoth Jackie Ralph and Cliff Edwards performed as the lead vocalists on the track.
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Adult Contemporary ChartThe song was a cross-over smash, reaching #4 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, reflecting its popularity and influence.
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Highly Requested SongEven today, "Stay Awhile" enjoys the status of a highly requested song in radio stations' classic hits format.
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Music Style"Stay Awhile" is known for blending popular music styles of the time including the soft pop and folk-rock sound.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Ken Tobias, a reputable Canadian singer-songwriter.
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Sexual ControversySome radio stations were hesitant to play the song initially due to its perceived sexual connotation.
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LyricsThe lyrics "the stain on your brain" were misinterpreted by some to be "this ain't no bigger rain," causing some misheard-lyrics humor.
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Enduring PopularityDespite being released over five decades ago, "Stay Awhile" continues to hold enduring popularity among music lovers.
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