Stay

Jackson Browne

About Stay

"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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1983
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Now the seats are all empty
Let the roadies take the stage
Pack it up and tear it down

They're the first to come and last to leave
Working for that minimum wage
They'll set it up in another town

Tonight the people were so fine
They waited there in line
And when they got up on their feet they made the show

And that was sweet
But I can hear the sound
Of slamming doors and folding chairs
And that's a sound they'll never know

Now roll them cases out and lift them amps
Haul them trusses down and get'em up them ramps
'Cause when it comes to moving me
You know you guys are the champs

But when that last guitar's been packed away
You know that I still want to play
So just make sure you got it all set to go
Before you come for my piano

But the band's on the bus
And they're waiting to go
We've got to drive all night and do a show in Chicago

Or Detroit, I don't know
We do so many shows in a row
And these towns all look the same

We just pass the time in our hotel rooms
And wander 'round backstage
Till those lights come up and we hear that crowd
And we remember why we came

Now we got country and western on the bus
are and be	, 
we got disco in eight tracks and cassettes in stereo

We've got rural scenes & magazines
We've got truckers on the CB
We've got Richard Pryor on the video

We got time to think of the ones we love
While the miles roll away
But the only time that seems too short
Is the time that we get to play

People you've got the power over what we do
You can sit there and wait
Or you can pull us through
Come along, sing the song
You know that you can't go wrong

'Cause when that morning sun comes beating down
You're going to wake up in your town
But we'll be scheduled to appear
A thousand miles away from here

People stay just a little bit longer
We want to play, just a little bit longer

Now the promoter don't mind
And the union don't mind
If we take a little time
And we leave it all behind and sing
One more song

Oh won't you stay
Just a little bit longer
Please please please, say you will
Say you will

Oh won't you stay
Just a little bit longer
Oh please please please stay
just a little bit long

I bet promotors don't mind
And the roadies don't mind
If we take a little time
And we leave this all behind
Singing one more song

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Jackson Browne

Clyde Jackson Browne (born October 9, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has sold over 17 million albums in the United States alone. 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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