Mikky Ekko performing "Stay" Live at Sonos Studio on KCRW

[@waffles12338]

It’s criminal that this version only has 2.5M views and rihannas has over a billion

[@patriciacloix71]

Oui vous avez raison cette version de l'auteur est sublime j'ai des frissons et larmes incroyable wow 😮😮😮❤

[@aaronflanagan3339]

I guess that would tell you that the Rihanna version is more popular, and better 😉

[@XP_JDJ]

@@aaronflanagan3339not really, the writer sings it better

[@kashq502]

I think many don't know this exists or that he wrote this. I just learned both right now

[@kabelomareka2574]

Relax it's not a challenge

[@dsm363]

He wrote the most beautiful song and performed an amazing version of it too.

[@felipec6534]

no shade to anyone, but it's really different when the person singing is the one who wrote the song, isn't it?

[@patriciacloix71]

La meilleur version au monde et oui vous avez raison omg wouahhhh phénomènal 😱💖👍👏

[@user-vd3fd8pr1v]

absolutley. he is phenomenal

[@krishnawidardjo5777]

Yeah I never saw other version than this. Lucky me!

[@lakrone1]

1000%

[@kikodinhoalexandros2534]

@@krishnawidardjo5777Stop spitting lies in broad daylight. You want to convince us that you’ve not heard the Rehana version?🤣 I bet it’s the Rehana version that led you to this Lmao🤣

[@organicistheway5956]

He murders this song. Perfection.

[@kukuhsantoso5190]

Murdered?? He killed it !!!

[@elvertigomusic1182]

Beautiful voice ☺️

[@soaribb32]

He wrote it

[@fionnualawoods33]

Organicis Theway Was thinking the same does not happen often some voice 👍

[@eugenczelenski8708]

Sing you ? His voice is like gold

[@discothemulatto]

I love that Rihanna begged him to be featured on the song he wrote for Her. Amazing!! 5 years later and his voice still hits the heart 💝

[@diegoriosmx606]

I don't found a song live with both of them, it would be awesome

[@redone9199]

@@diegoriosmx606 they performed together live @ the Grammy's

[@AMR31q]

she didn’t beg him lmfaooo rihanna doesn’t need to beg anyone to be on their song

[@justinbilbrey450]

Noah Thompson has the best version now

[@burstingturtle]

@@AMR31qlol you’re one of those fans

[@janbunyan9747]

Lavrans, the Voice Norway, takes this song to a higher level. Beautiful song.

[@jeffdawson1680]

I love voice Norway. They have the best female singers. Kids too

[@KenoshaGuy72]

Right? heart breaking

[@rubinaohanyan]

100 percent

[@poopalover]

Yup

[@wensnz6524]

Lavrans owns the vocals! Perfection 👌 ❤

[@petecolorado5387]

First time I heard this song it just blew me away. It still does.

[@perrytheplatypus8380]

In 30 years to come, this song will still be on my playlist. 🙌

[@hussainshahbaz9812]

Hey

[@PamelaMoroder]

Fantástica versión , la mejor ❤​@@hussainshahbaz9812

[@brenainnmacthomais]

Two things… - this deserves to have many millions more views - this version needs to be on all streaming platforms

[@VELVETEN]

It’s better this way. Trust

[@brenainnmacthomais]

@@VELVETEN Eh, Idk bout that. Workin in music myself, I always feel for the artists who aren’t heavily promoted by radio, labels, etc.

[@VELVETEN]

@@brenainnmacthomais I make music by myself. At first I wanted fame and a lot of numbers in order to back my "success" although finding a gem/song is more valuable to me now. If I'm the only one to hear it, that's enough. all the artists I love are dead and gone. All we have left is their records for history. I wonder if Mikky reads comments or even knows this live performance has been uploaded.

[@rinitarigan76]

@@VELVETEN aaaaaa1aaàa1aàaaàaaaaaàaaàaaaa1aaaaa¹àaaaaaàaa¡!2

[@DrakeOG]

Mikky’s voice hits deeper than Riri.. it heals.

[@ctrlc7040]

This is one of the beautiful songs that mankind have created!

[@rh6777]

Mad that Mikky isn't a "huge" artist with a huge social media presence etc...he doesn't need it and respect to him for doing him these past few years. Saw him live in the UK a few years ago, he was warming up for OneRepublic...he was outstanding.

[@peterjohnson2524]

Music is a feeling

[@katysandidge5634]

I NEED this version of Mikky singing it. He sings this and speaks directly to my soul!

[@dianeyoumans5712]

And might I add... He did write this song...❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Lungile1ify]

My favorite version

[@dkruder]

He has the most beautiful voice! Wish he would do more solo projects.

[@sail1292]

I will Stay listening to this song forever. It's beautiful.

[@patriciacloix71]

Moi également j'ai les larmes et les frissons wow wouahhhh 👏👍💖😱

[@ElianaSilva-jb4rs]

Esta música é um strondo

[@avehcado6097]

That vibrato, that run, that voice, those techniques, OMG

[@cassandrabartunek9770]

This version is by far the best. Rihanna has a beautiful voice and all, but this seems to have more passion and heart behind it. Absolutely beautiful!

[@donovanblack6835]

Wonderful, exactly more passion and heart behind it

[@caleblawler320]

That run he does starting at 3:25 tho.... Freaking FLAWLESS!!! Mikky is the most underrated artist I know.

[@sR1k]

that one was on another level

[@cosmic_841]

its 2021 and why i just discover this beautiful song rn.

[@sunnysyl7]

Gives me chills his voice

[@patriciacloix71]

Moi également magnifique la perfection je l'écoute en boucle mon Dieu comme je l'aime charme fou et qu'elle voix 😱👍👏🙏💖

[@flexpeps]

Lyrics All along it was a fever A cold sweat hot-headed believer I threw my hands in the air, said, "Show me something" She said, "If you dare, come a little closer" Round and around and around and around we go Oh now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know Not really sure how to feel about it Something in the way you move Makes me feel like I can't live without you It takes me all the way I want you to stay It's not much of a life you're living It's not just something you take it's given Round and around and around and around we go Oh now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know Not really sure how to feel about it Something in the way you move Makes me feel like I can't live without you It takes me all the way I want you to stay Ooh, ooh, ooh, the reason I hold on Ooh, ooh, ooh, 'cause I need this hole gone Funny you're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving 'Cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving Not really sure how to feel about it Something in the way you move Makes me feel like I can't live without you It takes me all the way I want you to stay, stay I want you to stay, hooh

[@varna8918]

Thank you!

[@KENNETHCARNIE]

Perfect! Thank you!

[@george_hc7]

Thank u so much!!

[@Zmiana_Pogody]

🙏

[@ekobintarasaktiawan4375]

thanks a lot..⚘

[@jasminerivers69]

How he carried the lyrics carefully like a egg and deliver it with so much care. wow. no one can do it like Mikky, no cover as good. damn

[@ummohand1945]

Egg😒😒

[@bimapamungkas9109]

haha funny analogy there?

[@nickmunn7539]

I mean...Jared Leto did a pretty powerful version of this song.

[@myytfamily]

"carried it like an egg" Such a beautiful phrase for something precious 👍😃

[@debb0r]

props to the sound mixer. everything is so well balanced

[@panther0824]

How are you doing 6 years later

[@sm6451]

Wow. This song hits hard. With or without Rihanna. Love both versions.

[@aliciacoleman2714]

OMGosh!! He’s hot! This is the best version of this song. The passion and the vulnerability behind the voice is absolutely perfect.

[@maureenflovers1331]

Listen to the version of Jared Leto

[@jellyfishSurprise]

So happy to finally hear a clear and live solo version of this beautiful song by the original artist himself. I've been waiting since I first heard the duet version on the radio. So much raw emotion in his voice. Love it!

[@Thepomafame]

i prefer this version of him alone, she ruins literally the song

[@jellyfishSurprise]

Thepomafame I agree with you!

[@mitchelsteven95]

@_ben_ mikky wrote it tho

[@mitchelsteven95]

@sky I think Rihanna didn't wrote a song until her last album so she didn't wrote this, Mikky and two other people wrote it

[@levanwee9653]

@sky Right..... and meanwhile, let's talk about facts. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stay_(Rihanna_song) "Songwriter(s) Mikky Ekko, Justin Parker, Elof Loelv" Search the entire Internet, and the song fact sheets, and it says the same thing. So, Mitchel isn't just believing what he wants to. He actually... checks. You should learn to do the same. End of discussion.

[@h3llnite]

I love the duet with Rhianna and this solo version. In the duet, mikky’s voice is such a contrast to Rihanna’s, they compliment each other beautifully. However, to sing this song alone and to still do it amazing justice, just love 💕 this version 💕. Talent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@zefaartescosmeticosereciclagem]

Verdade

[@nazreen4508]

His side profile. HOLY HELL what a beautiful man

[@aliciacoleman2714]

Gorgeous man.

[@martinerenault357]

I agree !🖤

[@Username74-b8h]

he's so freaking hot

[@EmilyRoseFenton]

Omg gorgeous 😍

[@ulissesoliveira6836]

I knew I wasn't the only one

[@sifandeze531]

Yes.

[@nicolei9876]

Lavrans Svensden's cover... amazing.

[@kpopfan1125]

oh my God, how beautiful

[@alc6670]

This song and his voice is perfection.

[@jeevanbell584]

The Longest Ride trailer brought me here! Amazing Mikky Ekko!

[@kn456k7]

Love his voice and the song!!

[@philipgusto9498]

This version is simply superior. It feels totally different, the emotion when the one who sing it is the one who wrote the song.

[@kyleul5532]

Who is from August 2020? Smile and be happy! Mikky is awesome!

[@yessyroks946]

i always thank God for singers that go through so much dedication, sometimes losing themselves to give us a moment of joy and ecstasy! Thank you Lord for allowing such beautiful voices on earth for us to hear and giving them the power to stay afloat amidst so much highs and lows

[@brenellhornsby6566]

Sing it, Mikki! Both versions are extraordinary! Rihanna's version has the sound and feel of a woman looking for a way to make sense of herself and her deep desire for a lover who challenges her every sensibility. I sense that Mikki sings this song from the spirit of his inner Yin! He is deeply in touch with his own yin! Open and vulnerable!

[@zefaartescosmeticosereciclagem]

Oieee

[@gibbleway]

Yeah, every once in a while an artist comes along that nails a hit into history and this guy is going down in the books with this beauty.

[@kadisupertube2810]

2024 here 😄

[@cobykoehl7748]

WHAT A GORGEOUS VOICE MAN.

[@elie7752]

I know!

[@gengland8601]

I never knew he wrote this song. I absolutely 💯 freakin love ❤️ it. So romantic, heartwarming and grabs my emotions. Ooh la laa 🎉😮❤ 🥳 🦢 🩷🤍🩵🩷🤍🩵❌⭕️‼️

[@IanOkamoto]

He's got such a beautiful voice! Unique and moving.

[@lanararosen2928]

Best version - ever!

[@telocela]

if you’ve listened to any of mikky’s stuff you can see that this song has him written all over it. sure rihanna might have made it popular by singing it, but every time I hear this song my mind immediately goes to these vocals and his style. whatta man 💞💓💗💖💕

[@1968ciaran]

This is THE most amazing track, unreal vocals and lyrics !!!!

[@cheesefroozen92]

Mikky’s hotness definitely peaked without his facial hair. I’m weak.

[@maribelcrowe70]

Wow, Mikky Ekko's voice is fantastic. Sings this so beautifully. I love Rihanna's version but Mikky's is next level again. Enchanting!

[@niknak410]

I had a feeling this version was gonna rock my world, and I was right.

[@Sunflo07H]

I prefer his version 💯 times more!! 🙏🏻✨️✨️

[@beagle-t6m]

Perfection.

[@beateschubert2249]

Ich höre es mir immer und immer wieder an einfach fein und diese Stimmen passen wunderbar zusammen, Gänsehaut pur ❤❤

[@i.am_me.5739]

His voice is soooooooo beautiful so is the song

[@nganbakhaidem3827]

He put the emotions in his face 😢

[@richardshultis9626]

This is the best version of this hauntingly beautiful song. The lyrics are clear, and there seems to be a very special passion in its delivery. Love to listen to this song. And now its stuck in my head for days.

[@droidtvvlog8859]

he wrote that song fyi

[@TSeeley01]

He feels it. Like knows what it means and what he’s saying. Cos he wrote it of course.

[@elizabetharmstrong7730]

I'm totally blown away by his song ... omg !

[@danipetric5416]

Petra vs Vinko (The Voice Croatia) This version will not leave you indifferent. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-vv7og1gt7t]

Kudos to Mikky Ekko for the way he sings this. Great vocals. ❤

[@bunna65]

This version is miles better 👏👏👏👏

[@LNClubsTheaters]

Wow Mikky's vocals sound amazing!

[@mosanreveuseon3147]

Please he is so good 😭🥺

[@dianeyoumans5712]

Absolute Perfection from Mikky

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

beautiful voice beautiful song

[@vithor23]

I really really love this version. Deep.

[@wreck.create.MAK0]

Always amazes me The generosity and unselfishness it takes to give a song like this to another artist. Sure you made a lot of money either way but how do you performed it himself and recorded it he would’ve been a superstar it took a lot of grace to give it to someone else to make a hit

[@littlebluedaewoo]

Love that man's voice..

[@kuroya113]

suddenly appear in my KZbin Timeline ... what an awesome live vocal ♥️

[@blacksummerrain]

A great vocal talent. However, to have also co-written this song puts his talent at another level. Writing great songs ain't easy.

[@momlife283]

The part from 2:26 to 2:32 is just absolutely amazing!

[@eeshabhatkhande7502]

I cant stop coming back to this videooooo🥺🥺😭♥️♥️

[@Exp.LJ1223]

Most amazing mans voice I know of.

[@luisapontonutti5185]

Meravigliosa!!!!!!!!!!!! Non ho parole!!!!!!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕...e lui, poi.......!!!!!!💖

[@eduardogutierrez1950]

I was taking a nap and the strokes of the piano woke me up, the rest is history in my appreciation of a great song.

[@LionelBrunet]

I felt this way once and now we have been together for almost 30 years. Love this song and this singer

[@ololkaba6383]

I only heard of Ri's version w/ Mikky Ekko. After hearing this, this is definitely better! There's just that genuine emotion being conveyed and that grit! Damn!

[@MESSAYZEUDU]

What a voice and lyrics! 🥂

[@BeeeTooo2013]

this is deep … pure talent I love his voice so much

[@redrocks8078]

I’m all about good “live” performances & this is definitely one of them!! 💯

[@Major00Tom]

And that's how I forget the original version existed.

[@krishnawidardjo5777]

I never listened the "other" version, and this is the only version I know. I'm a very blessed person, right?

[@patriciacloix71]

La meilleure version OMG 😮❤

[@ralphier2248]

Breathtaking song, sounds better today than it did back in the day

[@borealisseaurora5347]

Cупер, великолепно !!! Успехов в творчестве !!!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.................

[@jillcummins3001]

If I didn't know them I would think they were together, that chemistry!!!

[@JJ-yr3tf]

Wow what a fantastic voice and songwriter. Great song!

[@lindacrowder2687]

Here in 2024 love this

[@kethsharakhlok1976]

A good dramatic song of American deep south's talented voice from this young man.

[@Malasana]

Wow,das hätte ich gerne live gehort! Mindblowing!

[@silviaxu3533]

Love how writes it and the way he performs it.

[@ratnamoedya]

'funny you're the broken one but i'm the only one who needed saving 'cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving'

[@lutab0507]

I like this version best.

[@ingrid67]

What an awesome performance. I love this sound.

[@AB-sd1pz]

Just amazing, first time I've heard this song by Milky's Ekko version and finally emotions came to me. Wonderfull, magic.

[@mariahansen8270]

This is amazing. Mikky Ekko has a depth in his voice that Rihanna could never do justice. He's definitely one of the most talented artists I know of. Every person I introduce to his music, is immediatley blown away. Beautiful.

[@MrWhiteones]

Maria Hansen Rihanna has an amazing powerful voice. Easy now

[@crazytroopergaming7106]

Rhianna's voice is good but Mikky's voice is just better for this song

[@pattyjs43]

Love his voice

[@ajeshsoogrim6803]

love it.. this man is very talented

[@joykelley9971]

Beautiful!!!!!! A TRUE FAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dorothyg3012]

If someone sang that song to me like that, I would definitely STAY. Loved the duet with Rihanna and it was my favorite forever, but this is absolutely flawless.

[@mauisue]

My heart aches every time I hear this song. So beautiful. Well done sir.

[@NicolaMurdock]

Incredible,, such an incredible voice, absolutely love this!