Stay

David Bowie

About Stay

"Stay" is a song written and recorded by David Bowie in 1975 for the album Station to Station, released in January the following year. It was based on the funky guitar lick that dominates the track and which was invented by guitarist Earl Slick during the sessions for the album. In July 1976, the song was released as a single by RCA in the United States. The verse and chorus structures can be traced back to "John, I'm Only Dancing (Again)", a track recorded for the Young Americans album but first released (as a single) in 1979.  


Year:
1978
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This week dragged past me so slowly
The days fell on their knees
Maybe I'll take something to help me
Hope someone takes after me
I guess there's always some change in the weather
This time I know we could get it together
If I did casually mention tonight
That would be crazy tonight

Stay, that's what I meant to say or do something
But I never say is stay this time
I really meant to so badly this time
'Cause you can never really tell when somebody
Wants something you want too

Heartwrecker, heartwrecker, make me delight
Life is so vague when it brings someone new
This time tomorrow I'll know what to do
I know it's happened to you

Stay, that's what I meant to say or do something
But what I never say is stay this time
I really meant to so badly this time
'Cause you can never really tell when somebody
Wants something or wants to stay
That's what I meant to say or do something
But what I never say is stay this time
I really meant to so badly this time
'Cause you can never really tell when somebody
Wants something you want too

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David Bowie

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known by his stage name David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee), was an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. more »

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Written by: David Bowie

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Stay" was released by RCA Records as part of David Bowie's 1976 album, "Station to Station".
Chart Performance
The song didn't chart as a single, but the album "Station to Station" peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Song Length
The original version of "Stay" was the longest song on the album, lasting 6 minutes and 15 seconds.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics are abstract and cryptic, and have been interpreted as expressing Bowie's emotional turmoil and struggles with drug addiction at this time of his life.
Genre
Despite Bowie's known versatility, "Stay" is broadly classified under the genre of funk rock.
Musical Components
The track combines Bowie's smooth vocals with a distinctive dual guitar riff, performed by Carlos Alomar and Earl Slick.
Live Performances
"Stay" was played regularly at Bowie's live shows from 1976 and remained in his setlist until his last tour in 2004.
Reworking of an older song
"Stay" began life as a different song called "John, I'm Only Dancing (Again)", recorded in 1974 but not released until 1979.
Reissue
"Stay" was included in the 2016 reissue of "Station to Station", and also in the box set "Who Can I Be Now? (1974 – 1976)".
Cover Versions
It has been covered by various artists, including Def Leppard's Phil Collen and Joe Elliott, who recorded a stripped-down version for a 2019 tribute album called "The Many Faces of David Bowie".

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