Stay (Eternal song)
"Stay" | ||||
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Single by Eternal | ||||
from the album Always & Forever | ||||
B-side | "Don't Say Goodbye" | |||
Released | 20 September 1993 | |||
Format | CD single, 7" vinyl | |||
Recorded |
1993 Sarm Studios (London) | |||
Genre | New jack swing[1] | |||
Length | 3:50 | |||
Label | EMI | |||
Songwriter(s) | Mark Stevens, Bobby Khozouri | |||
Producer(s) | Nigel Lowis | |||
Eternal singles chronology | ||||
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Alternative Cover | ||||
Japanese CD cover | ||||
"Stay" is the debut single by British girl group Eternal. It released on 20 September 1993 as the lead single from their debut album Always & Forever (1993). The single entered at number 16 on 26 September 1993 on the UK Singles Chart, eventually peaking at number four on 17 October 1993. The single was also a hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 19 on 12 March 1994, their only single to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100.[2] An earlier version of the song, which was written by Bob Khozouri and Mark Stevens, was recorded by Glenn Jones and released in 1990.
Music video
The music video for "Stay" was filmed in New York City, directed by Marcus Nispel and features the girls in colorful backdrops while doing dance moves. The video became a staple on the American cable network BET's Video Soul in early 1994.
Track listing
# | Title | Time |
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CD (UK) CDEM283 | ||
1. | "Stay" [7" Mix] | 3:50 |
2. | "Stay" [12" Mix] | 4:51 |
3. | "Stay" [Original Mix] | 5:00 |
4. | "Don't Say Goodbye" | 4:16 |
7" Vinyl (UK) EM283 | ||
A. | "Stay" | 3:50 |
B. | "Don't Say Goodbye" | 4:16 |
CD (US) E2-58113 | ||
1. | "Stay" | 3:50 |
2. | "Stay" [Extended Mix Radio Edit] | 3:43 |
3. | "Stay" [Extended Mix] | 4:53 |
4. | "Stay" [Club Mix] | 4:36 |
5. | "Stay" [Eternal Mix] | 4:36 |
CD (US) DPRO-19830 | ||
1. | "Stay" [A/C Mix] | 3:32 |
CD (Japan) TODP-2447 | ||
1. | "Stay" [7" Mix] | 3:57 |
2. | "Stay" [Extended Mix Radio Edit] | 3:43 |
Charts
Peak positions
End-of-year charts
1994 | Position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 80 |
External links
References
- ↑ Martin, Dan (January 15, 2013). "Why Songs Called 'Stay' Rarely Fail". NME. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200".
- ↑ ""Stay" page".
- ↑ "ETERNAL - STAY (CHANSON)".
- ↑ "Irish chart search".
- ↑ "ETERNAL - STAY (SONG)".
- ↑ "Chart Stats - Eternal - Stay".
- ↑ "Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200".
- ↑ "Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200".
- ↑ "Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200".
- ↑ "Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200".
- ↑ "Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200".
- ↑ "Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200".
- ↑ "Billboard Top 100 - 1994". Retrieved 2010-08-27.