Stay Awhile

Dusty Springfield

About Stay Awhile

"Stay Awhile" is a song originally recorded by Dusty Springfield in 1964. It was the second single from her LP, Stay Awhile/I Only Want to Be with You. It became a top 20 hit in the United Kingdom, and reached the top 40 in Australia and the U. S.


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1966
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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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Dusty Springfield

Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien OBE (16 April 1939 – 2 March 1999), known professionally as Dusty Springfield, was an English pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s. With her distinctive sensual sound, she was an important blue-eyed soul singer, and at her peak was one of the most successful British female performers, with six top 20 singles on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and sixteen on the United Kingdom Singles Chart from 1963 to 1989. She is a member of both the US Rock and Roll and UK Music Halls of Fame. International polls have named Springfield among the best female rock artists of all time. Her image, supported by a peroxide blonde beehive hairstyle, evening gowns, and heavy make-up, made her an icon of the … more »

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Written by: IVOR RAYMONDE, MIKE HAWKER

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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".
Songwriters
The song was written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde. They were both accomplished British songwriters, who contributed a lot to the 1960s pop scene.
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.
Album Success
The debut album, which contains "Stay Awhile," was a commercial success and peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart.
Recording Location
The song was recorded at Olympic Studios in London, a renowned recording facility which has hosted countless iconic musicians over the years.
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.
Pop-Culture Reference
The song was featured in a scene of the popular 1990s American sitcom, “The Wonder Years,” bringing it to a new generation of listeners.
Cover Versions
Multiple 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.
Collaborative Accompaniment
Ivor Raymonde, one half of the songwriting team, also arranged and conducted the orchestra for the recording of "Stay Awhile."
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.
Album Artwork
The cover photo for "A Girl Called Dusty," featuring "Stay Awhile," was shot by renowned photographer John d Green for his book 'Birds of Britain.'
Critical Acclaim
The 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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