Shakespears Sister - Stay (Top Of The Pops 1992)

[@bitesizedessentials]

This song has stood the test of time. It is an evergreen classic. Who is listening to this in 2024 and beyond?

[@ashleyCNesbitt]

Aye, I heard Ghost cover it. The original will always be best.

[@MilliLilly]

I

[@zl1David]

Still infatuated with Siobhan in 2024 as well.

[@jl45000019]

im here - i just discovered this band, i love their song 'hello' this one is good too, marcella has a great voice, i dont think she needs to go for those high notes so often though, it can get a bit much sometimes

[@adrianlast195]

Number 1 on March 9th 1992.I was 26..I blinked and became 56.

[@rupowell2821]

I was 22 and blinked and became 54 😁👍

[@eddrose8150]

It's mad how time goes so quickly. I was 16 and bam 48 this year. Mia's the 90s best days ever.. I look around now and think wow what a mess.

[@alexasaltz4229]

I am absolutely stunned! I mean, we were all warned how fast time flies, obviously I just did not get it. I look in the mirror, but hardly recognize my own face. Is it really me? I feel cheated. Like I am really only half my age, still a little wobbly, just a little bit behind, late start but ready! What do you mean it is almost over?!?!? Can I get a restart?!?!?

[@smallfeet4581]

The four stages of man , you can't beat it ,

[@wills7817]

Yeah. I'm 43 soon. "You're just a spring chicken". When you recognise that you are probably past the halfway mark. We are just a vapour's breath within this existence, gents.

[@bialyser276]

In 1992 I was 16-17 years old. I dreamed of a happy adult life, true love. Now I am 46. Dreams did not come true. I have not fulfilled my life. But the song is as beautiful as it used to be.

[@carmensirbu8585]

@@arturkarpinski164 I'm almost 41 and I feel the same way......no one around me knows, except me

[@RobTheSquire]

i was 5 at the time....still really like this song after all these years.

[@adriancox8134]

I'm 46,i know what you mean, it was only a breath away 1992, immortality has passed, I'm glad we lived in the years we lived

[@bgill7475]

If you're still alive today you're doing better than 99.9% of the people who have ever lived on Earth :)

[@tknight6132]

@@bgill7475 bullshit 🤣🤣

[@sakaridis]

Me in 1992: This is an insanely good song! Me in 2023: This is an insanely good song!

[@bijoymenon9943]

So true

[@KannibalKrunch]

30 years on, I still get goosebumps...

[@richardwarren1027]

Me too ❤️

[@heatherlessard4056]

I heard this song as a sophomore in high school and I was mesmerized. Nothing like it now. So beautiful and unique !

[@madoogliani]

Oh lordy so many shivers of them!!

[@andrewblair1617]

Siobhan ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LM-yn5xq]

YES!!!! It's been 30 years for me too and now I'm sharing this with my 6 year old daughter ☺️

[@Svartr.HrafnSvartr]

There's something completely other-worldly about, not just this song, but Shakespears Sister itself - Siobhan and Marcella are gloriously enchanting together. Will forever love this!

[@bighands69]

That era had many amazing songs. Even great songs did not make it to number one due to the sure number of songs available. Now the 1990s was not as good as the 1980s as there was a big drop off in the quality.

[@typhoidpaddy1244]

If you think that was goood check out old grey whistle test with EC in 1977. Excellent harmonica player too...

[@somegirl558]

Yeah, everything they did was uber cool!

[@Svartr.HrafnSvartr]

@Big Talker Indeed. In more ways than one.

[@Svartr.HrafnSvartr]

@@typhoidpaddy1244 Not sure exactly what I should be looking for, but Marcella wrote and played with Clapton as well, eh?

[@MrCardboardDave]

Can't be the only one who had a HUGE crush on Siobhan back in the 90s

[@bekahe4433]

Which one is Siobhan? The long haired girl?

[@simonbionary11010]

@@bekahe4433 Siobhan Fahey is the one with the long hair. I find her foxy as hellXD

[@bekahe4433]

@@simonbionary11010OK I thought it was her and I agree. She's hot. Have you seen her now? She still looks pretty good for her age.

[@drainmudvayne27]

only reason this was a hit for her part... the rest is depressing bullsh**......... ;)

[@ZetaRosen]

More of a Marcella man myself, but both are beautiful!

[@realdarthplagueis]

I love this song. Two beautiful ladies with amazing voices and talent. I wish I could go back to the late 80s, 90s and early 00s.

[@emylidrumond_1998]

I wish I was already alive on the 80’

[@kevindarkstar]

Got to be better than 2020 😬

[@emylidrumond_1998]

@mike rathbone true ...

[@mystictrue2400]

Not only you. I hate it the both are not alive anymore

[@ElvarMasson]

Mystic True2 - what do you mean ?

[@djmylesmatisse]

An absolute masterpiece. I love that the show let them sing this LIVE!!!! No fakery or autotune here!!!

[@chiojam]

Yeah, look at 1:53 the guitar player moves his head and looks at the drummer. So that when the drummer starts, he can chime in and siobhan can do her part.

[@kateg4623]

Was looking at other comments about mime vs live and thinking… Almost all the lyrics/melodies are different to the studio version, and as a muso, i looked to band members ABSOLUTELY for changes as dramatic as that one!

[@g0thicuk]

You know you're something special if top of the pops actually let you sing live

[@PikkaBird]

Wasn't it basically always allowed to use live vocals over a prerecorded backing track? Anyway, this performance is so extremely good that it takes really close scrutiny to spot differences between the studio vocals and this. But yeah, this isn't the album recording. Impressive.

[@tinypinata505]

Man the '90s truly were THE.BEST.

[@Tanya-ix9zh]

Miss you dad 1967-2007 love you always 😢

[@Boilingfrogg]

Sorry for your loss.

[@MrDivca]

[*]

[@Emsie76]

You are half dad. 👍

[@philipbeier1420]

Marcella most underrated but brilliant singer, not many have a range of 6 octaves like she does.

[@simonbionary11010]

Yeah! She goes down from bass all the way up to soprano! That is amazing. A2 to B6 isch right?

[@lopa-u9f]

absolutely I never understood how she wasn't super-well known and regarded, and sang more?! like, wow now I understand most people don't have deep appreciation or understanding to appreciate

[@angeliajanina6017]

I love the contrast between their voices... nothing like it.

[@tommystewart3951]

True Talent !

[@ajs41]

A great US/British combination.

[@Brandywellbhoy]

@@ajs41 Irish?

[@ajs41]

@@Brandywellbhoy Her family was Irish but she grew up in England which is why she has an English accent. It's where you grow up that determines who you really are IMO.

[@Brandywellbhoy]

@@ajs41 Thanks for sharing your opinion.

[@royksk]

Hard to believe, I'm 75 and it’s the first time I’ve heard/seen this brilliant version.

[@davidpollard3522]

40 here and just heard this beautiful song for the first time this year😬😬😬

[@bobbyb6053]

Better late than never.

[@dess5500]

There's another version???

[@christinamarcet1780]

@@dess5500 The studio version, probably

[@mariankalikalazi1417]

Marcella’s voice is beautifull, but the part of Sobhian is magician emotional they both are GODDESSES!!!

[@thebaronofbelco2615]

This song was played at my mates funeral…. I’ve never been the same since. This song brings tears, goosebumps and over the years a warm smile of the awesome times we had together. Cheers from Australia, and live your life everyday like it’s your last. I say this from my hospital bed, bored, but thankful my heart decided too keep going for a little longer, feeling emotional so remembered this song, it made me breakdown. Blokes do “shower cry”, and I’m not ashamed too say it. I’m just stoked I’ll be able to watch my kids grow up and won’t take it for granted.

[@TroystonB]

hope you're doing well...

[@Swingmesideways]

I am 51 and I love this song. Great to hear it again..😊

[@Costa_del_Artlepool]

You old bugger! ...thank God I'm only 50

[@clandestineanthonygordon6833]

2:36 still gives chills down to my spine!

[@davidburne9477]

2:55 for me

[@88feji]

Its the marriage of the angel and the devil that makes their collaboration work so well .... the high and low register, the pure light and the mysterious darkness .... the contrast is really brought together brilliantly in their music ...

[@charlesswitzer8378]

This was likely no easy feat to do live. They both sound sublime.

[@bottlewaddle6677]

I don't think Siobhan does here at all, no hater though

[@gingernutpreacher]

​@@bottlewaddle6677 agreed she started off ok but couldn't deliver like you say stil love her

[@skudlugs]

@@bottlewaddle6677 yes the other Lady has some pipes though

[@mrdabodabo8957]

​@@Kierant2010There was miming and live singing. Actually. Not everyone mimed.

[@chilly6470]

​@@Kierant2010These vocals are completely live. It's so easy to tell if someone is lip syncing and these girls are obviously not.

[@lucid_delirium976]

My crusch for Siobhan is eternal..

[@davepedersen2115]

In between hair bands, grunge and hip-hop, this masterpiece came out.❤

[@sharonlittle7067]

I would pay hundreds of dollars to see this live.I was 11 when this song came out and i played it endlessly until everyone in my house knew the words.

[@dinozuvic2142]

All said goes for me too

[@tommymarco9988]

Aww I did the same thing with the music at home when I younger

[@Prebound_]

What a strange feeling when you see and hear a group that you have memories of as a 14 yr old boy and haven't heard from since. I'm 44 now. Man, my memory rocks!

[@MagenRaquel]

Same man same!!! I remember seeing this video for the first time as a kid.

[@youngandrew66]

I'm 54 and still go back to it. Must've left a big impression.

[@lucasm3879]

I was 9 when this was number 1! I remember it was massive at the time though!

[@AdityaKumar-hy6fo]

I'm 48. There's no way I'd forget this song, created a lasting impression on my teenage years.

[@KittySofttpaws]

I was six when this song was out. So your memory isn't anything special.

[@WaldoReyJr]

An incredible live performance that replicates almost exactly the studio version.

[@ImtianaJones]

Think you'll find it was lip-synced. How do I know? Because Shazam works on them!

[@goyadressunofficial]

@@ImtianaJonesMarcella's and Siobhan's lead vocals are live, but the rest are a pre-recorded backing track.

[@WaldoReyJr]

@@ImtianaJones Not necessarily: I run SoundHound on live classical music concerts - or even on myself when I'm humming a tune - and it finds it every time.

[@rikkus67]

@@WaldoReyJr They would have had to record a "live" version with subtle changes in the way they sang, compared to the studio version. Cathandler's observation is correct. How do I know? I was recording and performing (electronic/pop) music in the same time period, and used the same technique.

[@kateg4623]

@@ImtianaJoneshow old/musically experienced/trained are you to say that?

[@belinus7180]

I always love this song. The chemistry is great and I love the insane, evil look that Siobhan has in her eyes during the bridge.

[@sylvestervoigt9836]

I was also thinking of Neo's Girl in Matrix

[@zombiehampster1397]

Even though Siobhan's part is so short, its my favorite, and her expressions are perfect.

[@zimriel]

My understanding is that Siobhan was drunk af when they did the video and that is why there were so many cuts in it. Obviously she was doing a lot better on TotP.

[@StephenBoothUK]

Siobhan’s stage presence, though. The way she sells the mood…wonderful!

[@mmg2218]

She's awesome. But also completely out of it here lol

[@JoyJazz14]

Yep scary! Very different from her Bananarama days. Love it.saw Siobhan perform it live with Sarah and Keren.

[@Itsdarkmoons]

2024 and I still absolutely love this song it’s perfect!

[@charliechaz1982]

Siobhan Fahey rocks and is in my opinion one of the sexiest and most creative individuals in pop

[@bitpri05]

I wish I were back in the 90’s

[@paulfijma2337]

80's and then knowing what's coming

[@GB-hj3xp]

Enjoy the present. You will be saying “I wish I was back in the 20’s” in the 50’s.

[@bitpri05]

@ we aren’t listening to any 20’s music today thou. Will they be listening to abba long after I’m gone - I suspect so

[@klaymor73]

I'm a proudly metal head since 1983 , this song is so underrated and so freaking short.

[@johntrueblue]

Im 56 and this song was one of my favourites back in those years.

[@ibosquez5238]

"You better hope and pray that you make safe back to your own world"

[@LeDodgyLodger]

Hair, makeup, wardrobe… impeccable. Adds to an already great song.

[@whitemountainapache3297]

I love the evil nutter faces that the other one pulls. Beautiful.

[@davidmurphy8364]

The other one😂😂😂😂

[@ERARonin]

​@davidmurphy8364 Siobhan Fahey was like a female The Crow on her faces expressions!!! 😂😂😅😊

[@huntress1013]

I don't know why this clip popped up on KZbin today but it is appreciated. Loved the song back then and still think it rocks. Didn't know that the girls could also deliver it live.

[@SreckoDraskovic]

Splendid and very underrated band. Siobhan charisma level - Insane!

[@thecraziestofalldave]

I am so in love with the second woman that sings...

[@Paul-rs4gd]

I heard this song at Glastonbury in 1992. Always loved it, but I can't believe it was that long ago !

[@tedbrogan1]

The music video for this song used to scare the shit out of me. Siobhan Fahey is scary but absolutely beautiful

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Her drunk ass for the music video was amazing the first singer was actually mad at her 😆

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@Kt-cn2rq that's her attitude

[@dabrowmj]

What was she mad at her for?

[@bencousins7311]

@@dabrowmj from the sounds of it everyone was raving about fahey when it was her band and fahey was a just someone they brought in so jealousy basically but they have patched things up now and they do perform live again

[@siofra3819]

@@Kt-cn2rq I'm not surprised from living in Dublin for a few years I have noticed Irish women have been rebels throughout history in a good way lol

[@ConfidencePT]

Before auto tune when artists were true artists and could replicate their songs live like this. Both ladies have phenomenal voices. I don't know if Siobhan did any solo stuff after this, it would have been awesome with that tone.

[@sirknight1399]

She made a Shakespear's Sister album on her own after, called #3. Rare but brilliant.

[@tinclunge1234]

lol

[@paranoidandroid4956]

She did loads of solo stuff as herself and as shakespear’s sister.

[@helentart1980]

This used to make me cry. Such a beautiful song.

[@gerhardschoniger3869]

Klasse Lied , Erinnerung an alte Zeiten ❤❤

[@ConfidencePT]

I only wish this song was longer.

[@tcaudiobooks737]

Your missus has said the same about yer willy mate!

[@bsvenss2]

make an infinite loop of the song. :-) Problem solved.

[@sgrfpprmnt]

TOTP did a terrible edit wit this performance. The actual song ends much better.

[@ConfidencePT]

@@tcaudiobooks737 Your Momma said that actually.

[@tcaudiobooks737]

@@ConfidencePT Dad?!

[@Incognitus106]

No auto tune no sob stories no rap crap just real music with real talent

[@TheSamwhyte]

One of the rare times TOTP actually did a live show - and it’s fucking awesome!

[@drakocarrion]

There was a whole period in the 90s when if you didn't play live, you couldn't go on TOTP. Hardly rare.

[@drakocarrion]

& tbf, the only thing live in this performance is the vocals.

[@drexlspivey5828]

The singing is live but the music is 100% playback

[@Lumibear.]

I think they were trying to defeat acid/rave music, I think the idea was that if you had to sing it live, that would ruin all those sampled vocals.

[@redshift8302]

@@drakocarrion Not 'only thing', 'the most difficult thing', it's easier to play a musical instrument live than sing.

[@creator000]

I think you should come back with this and let the latest generation have the same experience of this haunting song. It is timeless and as important now as it was back then. Thank you.

[@MrMryan0407]

Probably the most underrated song of the 90’s !!! From an era when music was MUSIC !!!

[@Rosannasfriend]

Since I didn’t watch anything related to this at all, I don’t know why this popped up on my channel I recommended.But I’m not gonna complain! It takes me back to my childhood.

[@alexcroke9365]

@FlyingMonkies325 ha! I googled True Blood earlier 🤔

[@zephyrjet122]

This song contains magical powers. Every. Single. Time 😌 And how does a song with that range sound better live? Oh that's right, talent 🎉

[@Whipsmart85]

Derry Girls bought me here, in 1992 I was 7

[@brittanybarnes4964]

Jenny and Aisling

[@brittanybarnes4964]

Jenny and Aisling Season 3

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Dang that high note is amazing dang she nailed it.

[@plutooliver686]

I was 12 when this was released. I loved it then and still love it at 42.

[@arothmanmusic]

I’ve always loved this song. What a great performance.

[@paulhardy7585]

She absolutely nailed that.. 👌

[@aaroncrosby3108]

The smile she does is so wicked 👌

[@ssdivizion]

The early 90s, what a time to be alive, the vibe of the 80's was still felt and something new and future interesting was expected....A time when you left home without a mobile phone, pure adventure....

[@link2metroid]

One of my all-time favourite songs, top 3 material. It's timeless, they both play their part to perfection. I'm sorry they didn't do more, and garner more appreciation, what they did was terrific.

[@FitzC97]

Man I love that everyone here is reminiscing on their youth with this song but this is the first time I’m experiencing this performance at 26. This is CRAZY! If I’d heard this at 14 I would have gone so feral, I could have clawed my way through a brick wall

[@JasonAshworth]

Fantastic track. One of my favourites of 1992. I love it.

[@StockholmNightlife]

A MASTERPIECE!!!! 🖤❤💯

[@geoffyoung7822]

That is the voices of angels washing over me. Absolutely beautiful voices and as a 60 year old truck driver still brings a lump to my throat .

[@Zheks89]

I can’t even explain how amazing this is …there is no words … just wow !

[@Martdiva1979]

Who else Looks forward to 1:56 when SIOBHAN comes in and 2:52 the high belt

[@danielnewton5867]

She is sexy!

[@Martdiva1979]

@@danielnewton5867 she sure is

[@youngandrew66]

Too right It's a rock n roll moment like waiting for a guitar solo or indeed Bono's 'tonight thank god..' bit in Do they know it's Christmas

[@sirknight1399]

Yes!

[@RedFox-hd2kk]

that would be me! best part ever 👍🏻

[@melvyns1975]

Brilliant performance ❤

[@lfking9778]

I was 11 when this song came out. It was no. 1 in the Charts for awhile. I feel such nostalgia hearing it again.

[@damienkali]

2024 EPIC RAW TALENT, this was so so good to watch, and speaking from every guys 90's childhood you were scared but turned on oh so much haha. This song will never die AWESOME

[@mixinmagic5995]

Can't beleive this is nearly 30 years old! Where did the time go?? Such a brilliant song. Thanks for posting.

[@fatbroccoli8]

Crazy that this was one of my favourite songs when I was about 10 years old

[@sashabertold3731]

I wonder too🎉

[@superbayern1389]

1:55 Is the moment you all came for

[@berndhensinger6586]

einfach Klasse . Hör ich immer wieder gerne . Das Video kannte ich noch nicht

[@FromaTwistedMind]

An amazing song by 2 beautiful & talented singer song writers & represents all that's good about the 90's imho. Brilliant.

[@AlisonBryen]

I can't believe this is 30 years old now. My sister and I used to recreate the music video to the song in our living room. 😂. I'm 37 years old now.

[@rifelaw]

That whistle range. Can never get enough.

[@miracles4u]

This song captures something so unique and fathomless. God it's beautiful...

[@SB-du9if]

This clip extends far beyond this universe It moves the molecules in every cell of our being The vibration of life itself

[@element7526]

this song...just gets me right into my soul for some reason... Every...time. Thank you.

[@sheisveryfamous]

I love Marcella’s voice. She sings so perfectly. Bet people thought it was lipsynched at the time.

[@user-lx3oi6xy2e]

All acts had to sing live in the Year Zero era starting in 1991.

[@drainmudvayne27]

agree, the same as every one in the ninties thought the lead singing was a man, hehe looking back now she does have a manly face........... ; ) oh i guess that was a lie too, hehehe

[@h7283]

@@drainmudvayne27 Why are the for in the one that would love in ooukest ground all of bout and fell do me positive of

[@chrisscott6417]

@@drainmudvayne27 Eunuchs are the best singers.

[@elizabethhempel8533]

My parents used to think she had some sort of synthesiser altering her voice. I think this video though proves that her voice is naturally beautiful.

[@Angelicala]

I was a year old in 92, LOVE THIS SONG. Have done for many years 👏

[@alicesings1971]

Marcy Levy is a powerful vocalist. I saw her with Eric Clapton and she’s special. This is the kind of band I never get tired of.

[@earlwalker4668]

Awesome LIVE!! But the music video just makes it so real🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@neiluk1470]

Vivid memories of this from when I was 9 years old. I properly fancied the "bad" one. The video was excellent and the song was top so I got to see it every Thursday for a while.

[@sirknight1399]

I had a serious crush on Siobhan as well.

[@fiddleandfart]

@@sirknight1399 We all did! (Most of us...). Her entrance in the video just blows you away..! But nice to see them doing it live!

[@MatthewPinney]

I always enjoyed watching TOTP each week (back in the day) highlight for me, this song will always be a timeless classic song 🎵

[@Precurser66]

I saw this live when it first aired and I was around 10/11 years old. Instantly fell in love with the melody, lyrics and overall performance; Even more so because it was done live and not a lot of bands played live on TOTP. It was truly a memorable experience and I remember questioning if they weren't really vampires or something like that.

[@te9591]

Must have been nice to think thry were vampires.

[@keboonplumeria5266]

I am 41 now, I get what the meaning of the song finally. Everytime I feel that my dream feels closer... Everything will out of sudden crumble over. It is not piece upon piece, bit by bit but in one go. Just like that 🌋👀🤕 It makes you wanna scream, but in the meantime you are so 'used to it' so you just scream it inside your heart. Just shrug off and move forward like nothing happened

[@ponyboycurtis3795]

Still sounds as good now as it did when i was 13 back in 1992 and was my dads favourite song for a long time..sounds amazing live aswell.

[@bufferl]

Marcella has an incredible voice... god damn!!! Miss her voice nowadays.... i mean she can obviously sing. Who else can sing like her these days?

[@mskimyu]

INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR brought me here! 🤩 This song really has an other worldly vibe. Been loving listening to it.

[@javier_herce]

This song is history.

[@aksisoylenemez]

And that is LIVE! OMG Brilliant!!!

[@lr3521]

I love the way you think it’s gonna be a lovely love song and then……

[@JoyJazz14]

And then.....Siobhan comes in.brilliant!

[@drewphillips9219]

I wrote a novel which was originally written as a TV series. If it were to ever be made, this song is a very important part of the story for one of the characters, really hope I get to see it made one day.

[@zombiehampster1397]

Both singers are awesome and beautiful, but there is just something about the expressions and energy of Siobhan that's just so damn mesmerizing and sexy.

[@dubchile]

In delirium I experienced this on TOTP's at the time, during a chapter in my life whereby I found myself sprawled out on the couch, semi-comatosed n' clucking badly waiting for yer man...who, in fact never arrived for three days. Yep, a pivotal moment alright. From a chapter of my life loaded up with emotion and dreamy nostalgia. I'm still here tee-totalled now n' very very boring. Alas, many of my cohorts are not here now, gawld bless 'em. 💜💜💜 This song will always be my portal to go back to that time..an intense mixture of emotions, memories and hard knocks.. but all valued nonetheless.

[@legalgal12]

I loved Shakespeares Sister. So talented and under-appreciated.

[@danmastellotto9862]

Holy Crap! I was just escorted back to 1992. I remember this being played SO MUCH on the radios. Love it.!!!!

[@mrmash3085]

An beautiful song by two endearing ladies. Pure retro classic, quality. Proud to say I was enjoying it and listening to it yesteryear in 92 , just as I remember it soooo well today.simply brilliant 👌

[@EnergyAssessor-du3yn]

saw them in concert at the Apollo Manchester was so pleased to shake Siobhan's hand as we waited for autographs outside. I liked her in Banana Rama. Both were charming and surprisingly small only 5ft

[@cyberghost4043]

Wow That's pure talent, you don't come across this kind of talent anymore, They are both Amazing 💜💜💜

[@blackheartbev3098]

Such a difference from her pop days. Awesome Siobhan 🔥