Stay Awhile - I Only Want To Be With You cover

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.

Why this album works

'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.
Best for
short, engaging listening sessions melancholic yet uplifting vibes nostalgic introspective moments
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
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Only Want to Be With You Standout 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 Standout 2:57
  • 6 When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes 3:07
  • 7 Wishin’ and Hopin’ Standout 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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