Stay - Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs
Dirty Dancing · More Dirty Dancing
Stay
Aaaahw, just a little bit longer
Please, please, please
Please, please
Tell me you're going to
Now, your daddy don't mind
And your mommy don't mind
If we have another dance, together,
Just one more
One more time
Oh, won't you stay
Just a little bit longer
Please let me hear
You say that you will
(say you will)
Won't you press your sweet lips
To mine
Won't you say you love me
All of the time
Stay
Oooh
Just a little bit longer
Please, please, please
Please, please
Tell me you're going to
Come on, come on
Come on and stay
Come on, come on
Come on and stay
Aaaahw, just a little bit longer
Please, please, please
Please, please
Tell me you're going to
Now, your daddy don't mind
And your mommy don't mind
If we have another dance, together,
Just one more
One more time
Oh, won't you stay
Just a little bit longer
Please let me hear
You say that you will
(say you will)
Won't you press your sweet lips
To mine
Won't you say you love me
All of the time
Stay
Oooh
Just a little bit longer
Please, please, please
Please, please
Tell me you're going to
Come on, come on
Come on and stay
Come on, come on
Come on and stay
Stay - Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs
Released in 1965, Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs' 'Stay' stands as a defining track of the Motown soul era. Recorded for the 'More Dirty Dancing' album, the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of R&B and pop, featuring a driving rhythm section and Williams' distinctive vocal delivery. While often overshadowed by hits from artists like Otis Redding or The Contours appearing on related compilations, 'Stay' captures the infectious energy and polished production characteristic of mid-60s Detroit soul. Its enduring appeal lies in its seamless fusion of danceable grooves with emotional depth, making it a staple in classic soul collections and a testament to the era's musical innovation.