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"Stay" is a doo-wop song written by Maurice Williams and first recorded in 1960 by Williams with his group the Zodiacs. Commercially successful versions were later also issued by The Hollies, The Four Seasons and Jackson Browne.


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Well your mama don't mind (bop bop shu waddah wah)
And your papa don't mind (bop bop shu waddah wah)
If we have another dance, oh yeah
Just one more time

Oh won't you stay, just a little bit longer
Now please, please, please
Now hello, well are you going to

Well your mama don't mind (bop bop shu waddah wah)
And your papa don't mind (bop bop shu waddah wah)
If we have another dance, oh yeah
Just one more time

Oh won't you stay, just a little bit longer
Oh let me hear you say you will (say you will)

Won't you put your sweet lips to mine
Won't you say you love me, all of the time

Oh, oh, oh yeah just a little bit longer (whoa yeah)
Now please, please, please
Now hello, well are you going to

Oh won't you stay, just a little bit longer
Now please, please, please
Now hello, well are you going to

Well your mama don't mind (bop bop shu waddah wah)
And your papa don't mind (bop bop shu waddah wah)
If we have another dance, oh yeah
Just one more time

Oh won't you stay, yeah

Oh won't you stay, yeah

Oh won't you stay, yeah

Oh won't you stay

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The Hollies

The Hollies are an English pop group formed in Manchester in the early 1960s, although the majority of the band members came from towns in East Lancashire. Known for their distinctive vocal harmony style, they became one of the leading British groups of the 1960s and early 1970s. They enjoyed considerable popularity in many countries, although they did not achieve major US chart success until 1966. They had 30 charting singles on the UK Singles Chart, and 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, with songs including, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", "Carrie Anne", "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" and "The Air That I Breathe". more »

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Written by: JOY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, BEN GLOVER, JASON INGRAM

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4 facts about this song

Stay" by Jackson Browne
1. Release Date: "Stay" by Jackson Browne was released in 1977 and features on the album titled "Running on Empty". Genre: Rock/pop. 2. Live Recording: Unlike many songs, "Stay" was recorded live during a concert tour, giving it an authentic and raw feel. 3. Successful Charting: The song ranked as high as 20th on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 4. Collaboration: The song features vocals from David Lindley and Rosemary Butler. 5. Cover Version: Jackson Browne's "Stay" is a cover version, originally performed by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs in 1960.
Stay" by Maurice Williams
1. Original Song: "Stay", written by Maurice Williams, was originally performed by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs in 1960. Genre: Doo-wop/R&B. 2. Historic Achievement: At just 1:36, it is the shortest song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. 3. Drumming: The notable drum part of Maurice Williams' "Stay" is played by a member of the band, Johnny Tanner. 4. Different Themes: The song has been interpreted as a plea from a young man to his girlfriend, urging her to stay a little bit longer.
Stay" by The Four Seasons
1. Genre/Style: The Four Seasons are known for their unique sound, combining rock and pop with doo-wop. "Stay" fits into this style well. 2. Cover Version: Their rendition of "Stay" was a cover of the original Maurice Williams song. 3. Successful Positioning: The Four Seasons' version of "Stay" reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. 4. Distinctive Vocals: The high-pitched lead vocal in "Stay" is provided by The Four Seasons' Frankie Valli.
Stay" by The Hollies
1. Cover Version: Like the others, the version by The Hollies is a cover of Maurice Williams' original song. 2. Diverse Band: The Hollies are an English pop/rock group known for their pioneering and distinctive three-part vocal harmony style. 3. Album Listing: "Stay" by The Hollies was included in their debut album "Stay with The Hollies" in 1964. 4. Achievements: The Hollies are one of the few British pop groups of the early 1960s that have never officially broken up and continue to perform. 5. Unique Sound: The Hollies are notable for their progressive rock style, which is evident in their cover of "Stay".

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