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Stay (Jodeci song)

Stay (Jodeci song)

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"Stay" is a song by American group Jodeci from their debut album Forever My Lady (1991). The song was the third single released in promotion for the album in December 1991. "Stay" was the group's second number one R&B hit, spending two weeks at number-one on the US R&B chart and peaked at number forty-one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Quick Facts Single by Jodeci, from the album Forever My Lady ...












My Lady.[2]

Track listing

12", Cassette, Maxi-Single, Vinyl
  1. "Stay" (Radio Version) - 4:05
  2. "Stay" (Instrumental) - 6:09
  3. "Stay" (Album Version) - 5:11
  4. "Stay" (Swing Bass) - 6:07
  5. "Stay" (Swing Drums) - 6:09
  6. "Stay" (Accapella) - 6:08

Personnel

  • Production: Al B. Sure!, DeVante Swing.[3]
  • JoJo Hailey - Lead and Background vocals
  • K-Ci Hailey - Lead and Background vocals
  • DeVante Swing - Background vocals, Instruments
  • Mr. Dalvin - Background vocals

Charts

More information Chart (1991–1992), Peak position ...

See also

June's Diary version

Quick Facts Single by June's Diary, from the album Male Edition ...

"Stay" is a song performed by American recording R&B group June's Diary. It was released as the lead single on March 20, 2017, from their debut mixtape "Male Edition" (2017).[7]

Critical reception

The song was met with positive responses from critics. Vibe magazine praised their version of the song stating "The Chasing Destiny stars take a trip back to the ’90s in their latest video for their spin on Jodeci’s “Stay.” Duly dressed for the ode to the iconic R&B group, Kelly Rowland’s protégées remind us why they earned their mentor’s stamp of approval as they nail the classic tune from Forever My Lady."[8] Rap-Up gave their approval stating the group "put their soulful spin on another R&B group, Jodeci, and their classic Stay".[9]

Music video

A music video was released to June's Diary's YouTube channel on March 16, 2017.[10] A behind the scene's video of the music video was released a day later.[11]

Formats and track listings

Digital download – Album[7]

  1. "Stay" – 5:04

Release history

More information Country, Date ...

Notes

  1. [1]
    ...but I digress (May 31, 2007). "The Grim Reaper of R&B? Jodeci!". Blogcritics. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  2. [2]
    Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 300.
  3. [3]
    "Jodeci - Stay (12") at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
  4. [4]
    "Jodeci Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  5. [5]
    "Jodeci Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  6. [6]
    "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1992". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  7. [7]
    "Stay - Single by Junes Diary on Apple Music". iTunes Store (UK). Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  8. [8]
    "June's Diary Puts Their Twist On Jodeci's "Stay"". Vibe Magazine. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  9. [9]
    "PREMIERE: WATCH JUNE'S DIARY COVER JODECI'S 'STAY'". Rap-Up. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  10. [10]
    "June's Diary - Stay (Jodeci Cover)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-18. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  11. [11]
    "Exclusive: June's Diary 'Stay' Video [Behind The Scenes]". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-18. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  12. [12]
    "Stay - Single by Junes Diary on Apple Music". iTunes Store (U.S.). Retrieved March 20, 2017.


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