I Wanna Stay with You

Graham Lyle, Gallagher & Lyle, Benny Gallagher

About I Wanna Stay with You

"I Wanna Stay with You" is a song written and originally recorded by Scottish duo Gallagher & Lyle in 1976. It reached number six in the UK, and was a modest hit in the United States and Canada.


Year:
2005
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Inside, outside, up and around
Love set me up and love let me down again
Feel like a weatherman
One day sun, next day rain
You ask me if I really care
Don't you know the answer
Rainy day blues never felt this way

I wanna stay with you
For the rest of my life
I wanna live with you
For the rest of my life
I wanna stay with you
For the rest of my life

When I gave my loving to you
It meant little to me
Somehow somewhere you changed my point of view
Good times, bad times, happy or sad
Being in love is better than being out
I might have had my doubts
But nothing to write home about

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Gallagher & Lyle

Gallagher and Lyle were a Scottish musical duo, comprising singer-songwriters Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle. Their style consisted mainly in pop, soft and folk rock oriented songs. Their first recognition came in 1968, when they were signed by The Beatles to write for Apple Records' artists. They were founding members of the band McGuinness Flint and wrote the 1970 UK chart hit "When I'm Dead and Gone". In 1972 they formed the duo Gallagher and Lyle, whose fifth album Breakaway charted well and included the hit songs "Heart on My Sleeve" and "I Wanna Stay with You". Don Williams took their song "Stay Young" to No. 1 on the US Country charts. The duo split in 1980, but re-formed in 2010 and worked together on an intermittent basis, mainly as a live act, unti… more »

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Written by: BENNY GALLAGHER, GRAHAM LYLE

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10 facts about this song

Introduction
"I Wanna Stay With You" was a successful song by the Scottish duo, Gallagher & Lyle.
Song Performance
Released in 1976, "I Wanna Stay With You" reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in the US. - It was one of the duo's most successful singles, reaching the top ten in the UK.
Album Information
"I Wanna Stay With You" is included in their fifth album, "Breakaway." This album marked their break from being session artists into chart-topping musicians.
Song Composition
Like most songs from the duo, "I Wanna Stay With You" is a soft folk-rock track marked by high-pitched harmonies and heartfelt lyrics.
Critical Reception
The success of "I Wanna Stay With You" further cemented Gallagher & Lyle's place in the soft rock and folk-rock genre. Critics appreciated the pair's vocal harmonies and poignant songwriting.
Other Performances
Apart from its success as a single, "I Wanna Stay With You" also found prominence in the live circuit, becoming a regular part of Gallagher & Lyle's setlist in their concerts.
Music Careers
Prior to their own success, Gallagher & Lyle were part of the original lineup of the Scottish band, "Steealers Wheel," which gained popularity with the hit "Stuck in the Middle with You."
Impact on Music Industry
While Gallagher & Lyle only had moderate international success, their music has influenced several artists, and "I Wanna Stay With You" has been covered by several musicians since its original release.
Cover Versions
Some notable covers of "I Wanna Stay With You" include those by Dusty Springfield and Colin Blunstone.
Songwriters
The band comprised of Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle, both of whom were songwriters. Their songs were recorded by artists such as Bryan Ferry, Elkie Brooks, Fairport Convention, Art Garfunkel, and Ringo Starr, among others.

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