Stay Awhile (Dusty Springfield song)
1964 song
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"Stay Awhile" is a song originally recorded by British singer Dusty Springfield in 1964. It was released in March by London Records as the second single from her first album to be released in the US, Stay Awhile/I Only Want to Be with You (1964). The song became a top 20 hit in the United Kingdom,[1] and reached the top 40 in Australia and the US.
| "Stay Awhile" | ||||
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| Single by Dusty Springfield | ||||
| from the album Stay Awhile/I Only Want to Be with You | ||||
| B-side | "Something Special" | |||
| Released | March 1964 (US) | |||
| Label | Philips | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Dusty Springfield singles chronology | ||||
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| Single by Continental Miniatures | |
| B-side | "Glad All Over" |
| Released | May 1978 (US) |
| Label | London |
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Charts
- Dusty Springfield
| Chart (1964) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 27 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 13 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 38 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 | 42 |
- Continental Miniatures
Cover versions
- "Stay Awhile" was covered by the Continental Miniatures in 1978, becoming a minor hit in both the US and Canada.
- She & Him included the song on the 2014 album Classics.
- Rachel Sweet recorded the song on her debut Stiff album Fool Around in 1978.