Stay the Night
Billy Ocean
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You are to me as sweet as apple pie You're next to me, we'll reach the highest high Oh, can't you see it could be ecstasy You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I Turn down the light, we'll turn ‘em way down low No need to fight, we'll take it nice and slow Baby, tonight, we gotta let go Do you know, do you know, do you know, do you know Stay the night You're a woman, I'm a man Stay the night We can do what things you planned Stay the night Stay the night Stay the night We're all alone, there's only you and I Pull out the phone, we'll kiss the world goodbye We'll stay at home and make it on our own You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I Turn down the light, we'll turn ‘em way down low No need to fight, we'll take it nice and slow Baby, tonight, oh, we gotta let go Do you know, do you know, do you know, do you know Stay the night You're a woman, I'm a man Stay the night We can do what things you planned Stay the night Stay the night Stay the night Stay Stay the night Stay Stay the night Stay Stay the night Stay Stay the night (Stay the night, stay the night) Stay the night You're a woman, I'm a man Stay the night We can do what things you planned Stay the night Stay the night Stay the night Stay Stay the night (Stay the night) Stay Stay the night (Stay the night) Stay (You're a woman, I'm a man) Stay the night Stay (We can do what things you planned)
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Stay the Night" is an iconic track by British-Trinidadian singer Billy Ocean released in 1980.
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Album BackgroundThe song is taken from his second studio album titled "City Limit."
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Genre ClassificationIt is generally classified under the genre of R&B and soul.
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Successful CollaborationThe song was written by renowned songwriters Ken Gold and Michael Denne who also penned “Love Really Hurts Without You”, another hit song by Billy Ocean.
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Song ThemeIt depicts a classic love theme where the person asks his lover to stop rushing things and to stay with him for the night.
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Recurrent CollaborationBilly Ocean again collaborated with Ken Gold to release "Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)" later, further establishing their successful partnership.
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Notable RecognitionThe song, along with several others by Billy Ocean, led his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Soundtrack Inclusion"Stay the Night" was included in the soundtrack for the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on the in-game radio station Fever 105.
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Wider RecognitionWhile it may not be as universally recognized as his later works, such as "Caribbean Queen," "Stay the Night" played a significant role in laying the groundwork for Billy Ocean’s global success in the music industry.
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