Stay in My Corner
The Dells
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If you stay, stay darling (Stay in my corner) You make me oh so proud, stay darling Please, stay (Stay in my corner) To the world I'd cry my love How I love you Honey, I love you, I really love you (Stay, stay, stay, stay) Please, please, please stay darling (Stay in my corner) And I will never, never let you down Just say you'll stay (Stay in my corner) 'Cause I'll need you always around To tell me you love me Honey, you love me, so darling stay (Stay, stay, stay) There'll be times when I may fail And I'll need your love to sometimes comfort me Bitter days may prevail but just a kiss from you Will make them sweet, stay (Stay, stay, stay) But just a kiss from you Will make them sweet Honey, I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay in my corner) I love you I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay in my corner) Don’t you know baby (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay in my corner) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay in my corner) (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay in my corner) Baby (Stay) Oh baby (Stay) I love you (Stay) (Stay) (Stay) (Stay) (Stay) I love you (Stay) (Stay) Don't you know baby (Stay) Don't you know baby (Stay) (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you (Stay) I love you
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Written by: WADE FLEMONS, BOBBY MILLER, BARRETT STRONG
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Origin"Stay in My Corner" is a song by The Dells, an American rhythm and blues vocal group that hailed from Harvey, Illinois.
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Release DateThe song was initially released in 1965. However, a longer, more famous version was released again in 1968.
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Record LabelIt was recorded under the Chess label, a popular record label that showcased many talented soul and blues artists during its time.
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Chart PerformanceThe 1968 version of "Stay in My Corner" peaked at number one the Billboard's R&B Singles chart and reached the top ten in the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Significant AchievementWith the release of the 1968 version of the song, The Dells became one of the few groups to have a top ten hit in each of the three decades (1950s, 1960s, and 1970s).
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Song LengthThe 1968 version of "Stay in My Corner" is one of the longest singles to impact the pop charts, with a total run time of about six minutes.
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MembershipAt the time of recording the 1968 version, The Dells consisted of members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Mickey and Lucius McGill.
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GenreThe song is usually classified as belonging to the Soul and R&B genre, typical of the kind of music produced by The Dells.
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Music Composition"Stay in My Corner" is a ballad with strong vocal harmonies. The sound is reflective of the classic soul music produced during the 1960s.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Stay in My Corner" are about a man pleading with his lover to remain faithful and stay with him, despite the hardships they may face, which is a theme common in many soul and R&B songs of the era.
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