What makes Stay Awhile - I Only Want To Be With You by Dusty Springfield notable?

'Stay Awhile - I Only Want To Be With You' reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and significantly contributed to the British Invasion of the American music scene. The album has been praised for its production quality and Springfield's emotive vocal delivery, influencing subsequent artists in the pop and soul genres. Released in 1964, 'Stay Awhile - I Only Want To Be With You' was Dusty Springfield's breakthrough album, solidifying her status as a leading figure in blue-eyed soul. At this point, she had just transitioned from her early work with The Springfields into a successful solo career. This album followed her hit single 'I Only Want to Be With You,' which helped catapult her into mainstream popularity.

Who is Stay Awhile - I Only Want To Be With You for?

Stay Awhile - I Only Want To Be With You works well if you're into short, engaging listening sessions, melancholic yet uplifting vibes and nostalgic introspective moments.

How many songs are on Stay Awhile - I Only Want To Be With You?

Stay Awhile - I Only Want To Be With You has 15 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Stay Awhile - I Only Want To Be With You

Dusty Springfield · 1964

39 min · 15 tracks · R&B · soul · blue-eyed soul

Dusty Springfield’s rich, soulful voice weaves through lush pop arrangements with a touch of melancholy.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, engaging listening sessions
melancholic yet uplifting vibes
nostalgic introspective moments
smooth background ambiance
emotional storytelling journeys

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1964, 'Stay Awhile - I Only Want To Be With You' was Dusty Springfield's breakthrough album, solidifying her status as a leading figure in blue-eyed soul. At this point, she had just transitioned from her early work with The Springfields into a successful solo career. This album followed her hit single 'I Only Want to Be With You,' which helped catapult her into mainstream popularity.
Stylistic neighbors: Aretha Franklin· Etta James· Roberta Flack

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 I Only Want to Be With You 2:38
2 Stay Awhile 1:58
3 24 Hours From Tulsa 3:04
4 Mama Said 2:06
5 Anyone Who Had a Heart 2:57
6 When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes 3:07
7 Wishin’ and Hopin’ 2:56
8 Mocking Bird 2:36
9 Will You Love Me Tomorrow? 2:42
10 You Don’t Own Me 2:29
11 Something Special 2:22
12 Every Day I Have to Cry 2:29
13 Baby Don’t You Know 2:52
14 Standing in the Need of Love 2:32
15 If It Hadn’t Been for You 2:25

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