Stay
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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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Written by: JOY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, BEN GLOVER, JASON INGRAM
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4 facts about this song
Stay" by Jackson Browne1. 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.
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Stay" by Maurice Williams1. 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.
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Stay" by The Four Seasons1. 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.
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Stay" by The Hollies1. 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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