Stay
Eternal
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Stay Stay Stay Stay Stay baby Stay, come on darling now Stay, you know I want you back Stay with me tonight Come on won't you stay Stay, oh Stay Stay with me It seems I have the strangest dream I'm dreaming that you are gonna leave me I wake up and I find it's true What will I do without you? I don't know, I don't know Just what it takes to get to you I don't know, I don't know Baby I'll be true if only you Stay Baby though I made you cry Stay Baby don't you say goodbye Stay Baby look me in my eye Stay with me tonight Come on baby Baby though I made you cry Stay Baby don't you say goodbye Stay Won't you stay They say that love will come and go But your love's indispensable to me I really want to be with you What are we gonna do boy I don't know, I don't know Just what it takes to get to you I don't know, I don't know Baby I'll be true if only you Stay Baby though I make you cry Stay Baby don't you say goodbye Stay Baby look me in my eye Stay with me tonight Even though I told you lies Stay Baby give me one more try Stay Stay with me Come on baby Won't you, won't you Why don't you stay Why don't you stay Come on, come on, come on and stay Come on, come on, come on and stay Stay with me tonight Oh, oh, oh I want you to stay Stay Baby though I made you cry Stay Baby don't you say goodbye Stay with me tonight Come on baby Make you cry You don't have to say goodbye Stay
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Written by: ANTHONY JONES, WRITERS UNKNOWN
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Stay" by Eternal was released as a single on 20 September 1993. It was the group's very first single and ended up becoming the song that introduced them to mainstream success.
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Chart PerformanceThe song saw impressive chart performance. It reached number four in the UK Singles Chart, number two in Australia, and number 16 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Behind the music"Stay" was written by Bob Khozouri and it was produced by Nigel Lowis. It was chosen as the debut single due to its strong R&B influence, which was particularly popular in the '90s.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Stay" features the girls dancing in a mysteriously lit environment, displaying their powerful vocals and sophisticated choreography. This was the first time audiences had a glimpse of the distinctive dancing style the group incorporated in their performances.
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Genre and StyleThe song blends a mix of R&B, pop, and soul, showcasing the group's strong harmonies and powerful lead vocals, especially those of member Easther Bennett.
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Recognition"Stay" received a positive response from music critics, who praised the song's nostalgic nods to '60s girl groups and the impressive vocal performance of the band members.
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Album FeatureThis track is also featured on their debut studio album, "Always & Forever," released on November 29, 1993.
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PersonnelThe group Eternal was originally a quartet when "Stay" was released, composed of Easther Bennett, Vernie Bennett, Kéllé Bryan, and Louise Redknapp. However, Redknapp ended up leaving the group in 1995.
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Impact on Career"Stay" marked the beginning of an impressive career for Eternal. Thanks to the success of the song, the band went on to achieve over 10 million records sales worldwide, with 15 UK Top 20 singles and four UK Top 10 albums.
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LegacyDespite being released in 1993, "Stay" remains one of the group's most recognizable hits and a classic song in '90s music, often being included in throwback playlists and compilations.
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