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| Recorded = 2013
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| Length = 2:52
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| Label = [[Capitol Records|Capitol]]
| Label = [[Capitol Records|Capitol]]

Revision as of 18:00, 31 July 2014

"Stay with Me"
Song

"Stay With Me" is a song by British singer-songwriter Sam Smith, released as the third single from his debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour (2014). It was released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on 18 May 2014. The song was written by Smith and Jimmy Napes.[2] The remix version features American R&B singer Mary J. Blige. It is Smith's first top-five solo single in the United States.

Background

On 25 March 2014, the song was played for the first time on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show at 7:30pm.[3][4][5] On 29 March, he performed the song live on Saturday Night Live in the United States. On 16 May, he performed the song on The Graham Norton Show. In June, he returned to the United States as part of his tour where he performed the song on Good Morning America, at the Apollo Theater in New York with Mary J. Blige, and David Letterman.

Critical reception

"Stay With Me" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Amy Davidson from Digital Spy called the song an "emotional crescendo" and said the chorus was "slightly over-sentimental" and felt that his "soulful voice" made the singer left in "defeat by fleeting fling". She gave the song four out of five stars.[6] Joe Gross from Rolling Stone gave the song a mixed review and said that the gospel choir backs the singer up like "Memphis '67." He gave the song three of five stars.[7] Isabel Pearson of Nouse gave the song a positive review during her album review, calling the song a "euphoric, slow building love-song that’s raw and undeniably one of the best tracks on this album."[8] Sarah Milton of The Upcoming lauded the song, calling it "electrifying with its blunt honesty and exquisite gospel influence."[9] In July 2014, Billboard listed "Stay With Me" as one of the "10 Best Songs of 2014 (so far)" saying that the song is "a fragile ballad that finds its backbone when a gospel choir assists the British singer on the harrowing chorus."[10]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Stay With Me" was first released onto YouTube on 27 March 2014 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-nine seconds.[11] The video shows Sam coming out of a house and walking down a street in London, sitting in a room performing the song, and performing the song in a church with a choir. It was directed by Jamie Thraves.[12]

Cover versions

In June 2014, Ed Sheeran covered "Stay with Me" at BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. He explained his choice saying "It's my favorite song of the last year. I think it’s an instant classic."[13] Florence and the Machine covered it at the Orange Warsaw Festival.[14] Vin Diesel sang it during an interview with Capital FM.[15]

Track listing

EP Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Stay with Me"2:52
2."Stay With Me" (Darkchild Version)2:54
3."Stay With Me" (Shy FX Remix)3:32
4."Stay With Me" (Wilfred Giroux Remix)4:39
Darkchild Remix Digital download[16]
No.TitleLength
1."Stay With Me" (featuring Mary J. Blige) (Darkchild Version)2:53
2."Stay With Me" (Darkchild Version)2:54

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[17] 5
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[18] 41
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[19] 17
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[20] 31
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[21] 1
Croatia (Croatian Airplay Radio Chart)[22] 1
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[23] 37
Denmark (Tracklisten)[24] 3
France (SNEP)[25] 50
Invalid chart entered Germany2 27
Ireland (IRMA)[26] 1
Israel (Media Forest)[27] 1
Italy (FIMI)[28] 10
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[29] 6
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[30] 1
Norway (VG-lista)[31] 16
Scotland (OCC)[32] 1
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[33] 86
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[34] 37
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[35] 4
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[36] 14
UK Singles (OCC)[37] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[38] 3
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[39] 1
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[40] 2
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[41] 2
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[42] 3
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[43] 13

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[44] 2× Platinum 140,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[45] Platinum 15,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)[46] Platinum 400,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United States 14 April 2014 Adult album alternative[47] Capitol Records
Hot adult contemporary[48]
13 May 2014 Contemporary hit radio[49]
United Kingdom 18 May 2014[50] Digital download
Worldwide 2 June 2014 Darkchild Remix[51]

References

  1. ^ http://www.thisisrnb.com/2014/06/sam-smiths-debut-album-in-the-lonely-hour-makes-history-enters-billboard-chart-at-no-2/#more-75612
  2. ^ Sam Smith, (2014). In the Lonely Hour. [Album Liner & Credits]. Capitol Records/Method Recordings.
  3. ^ Sam Smith premieres new track 'Stay With Me' - listen now - Music News - Digital Spy
  4. ^ Twitter / samsmithworld: WHO'S READY FOR MY SECOND SINGLE? ...
  5. ^ Listen: Sam Smith’s beautiful new single “Stay With Me” (Consequence of Sound)
  6. ^ "Sam Smith 'Stay with Me' - Single review". digitalspy.com. May 19, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  7. ^ "Sam Smith "Stay With Me"". rollingstone.com. April 4, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 10 (help)
  8. ^ "Album Review: Sam Smith – In The Lonely Hour". nouse.com. June 1, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  9. ^ "Sam Smith – In the Lonely Hour | Album review". theupcoming.co.uk. May 31, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  10. ^ "10 Best Songs of 2014 (So Far): Critics' Picks". July 10, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  11. ^ Sam Smith - Stay With Me - YouTube
  12. ^ Sam Smith - Stay With Me (Behind the Scenes Video)
  13. ^ Daw, Robbie (5 June 2014). "Ed Sheeran Covers Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" & Performs "Sing" For BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge: Watch". Idolator. Buzz Media. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  14. ^ Graves, Shahlin (17 June 2014). "FLORENCE + THE MACHINE covering Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me'". Coupdemainmagazine. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  15. ^ "Sam Smith Reacts! See What He Thought Of Vin Diesel's Exclusive 'Stay With Me' Cover". Capital FM. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  16. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stay-me-feat.-mary-j.-blige/id881101678
  17. ^ "Sam Smith – Stay with Me". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  18. ^ "Sam Smith – Stay with Me" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  19. ^ "Sam Smith – Stay with Me" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  20. ^ "Sam Smith – Stay with Me" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  21. ^ "Sam Smith Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  22. ^ "Hrvatska Airplay Radio Chart - 14 srpnja 2014 (14 July 2014)". HRT. 14 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014. Archived from "the original". on 19 July 2014
  23. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201430 into search. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
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  25. ^ "Sam Smith – Stay with Me" (in French). Les classement single.
  26. ^ "Chart Track: Week 21, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
  27. ^ "Media Forest Week 28, 2014". Israeli Airplay Chart. Media Forest. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  28. ^ "Top Digital Download - Classifica settimanale WK 30 (dal 21-07-2014 al 27-07-2014)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  29. ^ "Sam Smith – Stay with Me" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  30. ^ "Sam Smith – Stay with Me". Top 40 Singles.
  31. ^ "Sam Smith – Stay with Me". VG-lista.
  32. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  33. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201427 into search.
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  35. ^ "Sam Smith – Stay with Me". Singles Top 100.
  36. ^ "Sam Smith – Stay with Me". Swiss Singles Chart.
  37. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  38. ^ "Sam Smith Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  39. ^ "Sam Smith Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
  40. ^ "Sam Smith Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
  41. ^ "Sam Smith Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  42. ^ "Sam Smith Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  43. ^ "Sam Smith Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  44. ^ "ARIA 2014 Single Accreditations". ARIA. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  45. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  46. ^ "Certified Awards Search". BPI. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  47. ^ "Future Releases on Triple A (AAA) Radio Stations". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 13 April 2013.
  48. ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014.
  49. ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014.
  50. ^ iTunes - Music - Stay With Me - EP by Sam Smith
  51. ^ "Stay With Me (feat. Mary J. Blige) - Single". iTunes. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
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