Stay a Little While, Child
Loose Ends
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I've been trying To make you love me But everything I try Just takes you further from me You don't love me, oh no So you treat me cruel But no matter how you hurt me I'll always be your fool But if you don't want me forever And if you don't need me forever And if you can't love me forever Take me for a little while So I can hold you, baby (Take me for a little while) So I can make you want me I gotta stop it There should be a law (Baby, I need you) 'Cause every time you put me down I love you more And I feel so helpless (Baby, I need you) And it ain't funny (You know, I need you) 'Cause deep down inside I know You're never gonna love me But if you don't want me forever And if you don't need me forever And if you can't love me forever Take me for a little while So I can hold you, baby (Take me for a little while) So I can make you want me (Take me for a little while) I got to have you, baby (Take me for a little while) Don't you know anyway you want me I'm yours (Take me for a little while) (Take me for a little while) Won't you have me, baby? (Take me for a little while) Anyway you want me I'm yours (Take me for a little while) Anything you want me to do (Take me for a little while)
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Written by: CARL MCINTOSH, JANE EUGENE, STEVE NICHOL
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14 facts about this song
Song Release"Stay a Little While, Child" is a song by British R&B band Loose Ends. It was released in 1986.
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Album AppearanceThe song is a track from their third studio album, "Zagora," which went on to receive positive reviews from music critics.
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Genre ClassificationThe song can be classified under the genre of British soul and R&B.
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Chart Performance"Stay a Little While, Child" did not enter the UK Singles Chart, but it enjoyed success on the U.S. R&B chart, peaking at No. 13.
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Band MembersLoose Ends consisted of Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene, and Steve Nichol, all of whom contributed to the song.
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Song LengthThe run-time of "Stay a Little While, Child" is 5 minutes and 16 seconds, which was typical of the era's R&B songs.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Nick Martinelli, a popular R&B and jazz producer in the '80s.
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Popular Music EraThe song was released during the 1980s, which was a golden age for R&B and soul music with the genre gaining significant commercial success.
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Remix VersionThere's a remixed version of the song "Stay a Little While, Child" that was popular in dance clubs at the time.
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Notable LyricsThe song is known for its memorable lyrics, particularly the refrain, "Stay a little while, child. Don’t go. I need you by my side."
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Band LegacyAlthough Loose Ends disbanded in 1990, their music, including "Stay a Little While, Child," continues to be appreciated by new generations of R&B and soul fans.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists since its original release, demonstrating its continued influence and popularity.
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ReissueThe song, along with the entire "Zagora" album, was reissued in CD format by Cherry Records in 2012, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Loose Ends InfluenceLoose Ends' fresh take on R&B and soul, as showcased in songs like "Stay a Little While, Child," influenced future British R&B artists.
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