Stay Awhile
Dusty Springfield
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Stay awhile, let me hold you Stay awhile, 'til I've told you, oh, oh Of the love that I feel tonight, oh yeah Stay awhile, what's your hurry? Stay awhile, 'cause I worry, oh Any time that you're out of sight I hate to see you go Tell you what I'll do I'll be good to you I'll make you glad that you are mine So come on baby Treat me right, must you run now? For the night's just begun now, oh Honey please, won't you stay awhile with me?, oh yeah, yeah Oh, I hate to see you go Tell you what I'll do I'll be good to you I'll make you glad that you are mine So come on baby Treat me right, must you run now? For the night's just begun now, oh Honey please, won't you stay awhile with me?, oh yeah, yeah Stay awhile with me
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Written by: IVOR RAYMONDE, MIKE HAWKER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Stay Awhile" was released in 1964, as part of Dusty Springfield's debut studio album, named "A Girl Called Dusty".
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SongwritersThe song was written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde. They were both accomplished British songwriters, who contributed a lot to the 1960s pop scene.
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Chart Performance"Stay Awhile" reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and was one of her biggest hits during the early part of her career.
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Album SuccessThe debut album, which contains "Stay Awhile," was a commercial success and peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded at Olympic Studios in London, a renowned recording facility which has hosted countless iconic musicians over the years.
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Style and Influence"Stay Awhile" showcased Springfield's powerful soul-influenced voice, and her style was groundbreaking in many respects, paving the way for future generation of artists in the UK and around the world.
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Pop-Culture ReferenceThe song was featured in a scene of the popular 1990s American sitcom, “The Wonder Years,” bringing it to a new generation of listeners.
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Cover VersionsMultiple cover versions of the song have been recorded over the years including an a cappella version by the Bobs, and a country-pop version by She & Him.
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Collaborative AccompanimentIvor Raymonde, one half of the songwriting team, also arranged and conducted the orchestra for the recording of "Stay Awhile."
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Musical Genre"Stay Awhile" is typically classified as pop, blue-eyed soul and British invasion. The song beautifully merges these genres in a way that showcases Springfield's versatility.
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Album ArtworkThe cover photo for "A Girl Called Dusty," featuring "Stay Awhile," was shot by renowned photographer John d Green for his book 'Birds of Britain.'
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Critical AcclaimThe song and the album have received considerable critical acclaim over the decades. Dusty Springfield is celebrated as one of the best female pop singers of her generation.
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