OMG WE HAVE TO PUT THIS SONG ON REPEAT!!! MAURICE WILLIAMS & THE ZODIACS - STAY (REACTION)

[@rs-ye7kw]

"Stay" at a minute and 38 seconds is the shortest song ever to reach #1 on the charts. 1961 was the year.

[@mamb70]

Never got tired of this song in 60 years. Definitely one of the coolest songs ever, great voice. Love it.

[@sueprator9314]

LOVE this song forever! Reminds me of 6th grade or something...lol!

[@ajruther67]

The look on your faces when he hit the HIGH note .... priceless!

[@judystewart1620]

It came out 1967

[@ajruther67]

@@judystewart1620 You are incorrect. It was recorded in 1960. Released August 1960. It entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on October 3, 1960, and reached the number one spot on November 21, 1960. By the way, if you noticed, I did not originally comment on the song release.

[@dagmar.6954]

"Stay" is a doo-wop song written by Maurice Williams and first recorded in 1960 by Williams with his group the Zodiacs. This was their biggest hit. The song was written by Williams in 1953 when he was 15 years old. He had been trying to convince his date not to go home at 10 o'clock as she was supposed to. So many other artists have recorded this song & had hits with it including The Hollies, The Four Seasons & Jackson Browne.

[@arnopol]

Also covered by Cyndy Lauper.

[@calivibes_84]

Wow written at just 15! What talent.

[@YY4Me133]

I have the 45. What a treat to hear it all these years later.

[@ronaldstokes4841]

@@YY4Me133 ...scratches n' all!

[@YY4Me133]

@@ronaldstokes4841 😊

[@shiratake1974]

Shortest song to ever hit #1. Love it.

[@joannevincent2035]

I just love this banger! Perhaps you don't realize that these doo wop classics are deeply ingrained in our memories. If I ever forget my name, I will probably still remember these songs.

[@theresagallagher9161]

Can't remember my name or address. Wear a name tag when I can find it... but you are 100% right... these melodies will never leave !! Lol☺

[@2eleven48]

I'm, like, 'Stay'? Do I know this one? Then, oh heck, I'm hurtled back to when I danced to this and that whole time of music. It's been there somewhere in my brain all this time, and just needed to get some airplay via dear Shawn and Mel to trigger the past. And, yeah, I might well get completely daffy, but I reckon I'll still be there doing the groove. Thank you, Joanne.

[@opaulamorgan4265]

Joanne Vincent, forget my name, just take me back! I'll not only remember the songs, but all the words too! These songs let us to live in our memories for awhile and recall that "special" generation" that we were fortunate enough to have been born into.🙂

[@walkawaycat431]

Yes. I'm an LVN at an assisted living facility. A resident, Lera, can't remember almost anything. I'll go into her room and start singing Elvis. She sings along word for word. Long time memory is the last to go. ❤️

[@richardmartin9565]

I've heard this a million times.

[@827dusty]

This was a gigantic hit song, and even today, has been covered by so many Bands and artists over the last 60 plus years. Yeah, most people know this song. It's a true classic.

[@earldeanpowell]

Just plain COOL!!

[@mattmaria8454]

My Favorite song, first heard it on Dirty Dancing the movie yall

[@ChicagoDB]

This was such a massive hit back in the day…and still a great listen to this day.

[@donnabruhn6907]

Put that on your playlist God I love that song. We were dancing trust me

[@DavidThomas1973]

This song was on The Dirty dancing soundtrack and in the movie and that's how I first got introduced to it such a great song

[@allanfuentes9694]

You guys look Marvelous I must say

[@HeliotropeCA]

I love this song. I was 15 when it came out. They played it at all of our Y dances and high school dances.

[@sugaloveCAFE]

makes me want to go watch the temptations move love that song

[@mikemilne]

This song is amazing to get on the dance floor and pull her close and just whatever happens, happens.

[@MH-fb5kr]

in the dark corners of the gym… hot and close

[@tonyhurd5697]

I’ve always said , if the kids listened to the music of the 60’s and 70’s as I did as a kid . They wouldn’t listen to nothing else . The music is more clearer messages to understand of peace and love . You’ll never here music more pure . Love what y’all are doing . To me it’s a blast from my past , THANK YOU 🙏🏻

[@joaoferreira2736]

Vcs são demais

[@louistrudeau767]

Super song. In Jackson Browne's version he is asking his Band to Stay and play one more tune.. the union won't mind, the promoters won't mind.... Maybe in this original by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs the guy asking his girl to Stay ... they are all at the same dance.🤩

[@linda1541]

I love Jackson Browne’s version too.

[@charlesdodimead5658]

Good music can turn a bad day right around. So powerful. How can you not smile listening to this song?

[@petegtorcan]

This song was big in the 80s too cause there was a 50s/60s revival. The Dirty Dancing movie helped too.

[@andrewwinton4608]

Maurice Williams is still touring and recording to this day, at 83 years old.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

These old songs will make you fall in love all over again. I loved this song as a kid and I still love it. I believe It was 1960 when this song came out.

[@sherigrow6480]

Love all of this older music. This song was eventually covered by a lot of other groups, included in their stage shows or even incorporated as an album cut because it's just a great song. If you get to the 70's, listen to Jackson Browne's version in The Load Out/Stay.

[@maryerpenbach9517]

Yup. With 5 million views, Jackson's is worth watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZTWe41sbNimers

[@giuliogrifi7739]

Yes, Jackson Browne's rendition is the best rendition.....so far !

[@StevenW1958]

Shawn, Mel is right; since y’all have been listening to this great music, you have gotten younger. I know I have. Now I have to start listening to the ‘50’s channel on SiriusXM radio in my car and over the internet. You both are responsible for this and I am grateful to you.

[@knew3355]

Y’all hit that first pause and I was like hold on a few more seconds cause it’s about to hit you with that high note! 😂

[@barrycohen311]

Bring that shit Back!!!! :-) Great choice for a reaction.

[@CW-mx7eb]

New to your channel and loving the songs. You might enjoy the Isley Brothers "Twist and Shout" from 1962. A total banger and a lot of fun.

[@monikabeki6838]

Love this dance, sexy song! But the best thing about your reaction is the beginning when Mel tells her man, how good he looks today… this thought on her mind since the moment, after all these years! That’s so touching ♥️ thanks for showing and showing your love

[@shirlguidry5518]

That’s why you two are looking so young, all this good classic music you have been listening to. 😂🥰

[@normweldon9852]

Jackson Browne does a great cover of this song, as part of a medley with The Load Out.

[@andreaschmall5560]

Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons do as well.

[@sylviafarese8837]

Yes he does!

[@michaelfarmer9472]

Yep. Both versions are two of my favorite songs...both are on my personal playlist.

[@styrophome3342]

I do believe that Jacson Browne freestyled it to be about the stageworkers should stay a little longer, so the show could go on for the audience, and giving a thanks for their hard work. If I remember the song correct. Possibly the best song ever.

[@michaelhansen8598]

I love that you both love this sound.

[@karenconklan7523]

Maurice Williams is the one seated in front of the keyboard. Great music back then, I'm glad I grew up in the 60's, will never get tired of this kind of music. Wonderful singers then that made you won't to dance with your true love.

[@darrellsmith3602]

Believe it or not the great high pitched falsetto was sung by the biggest Zodiac!

[@barrycohen311]

Maurice makes Frankie Lymon and Frankie Valli sound like Baritones... Wicked set of pipes.

[@ptournas]

It's actually Henry Gaston singing the falsetto parts, but yeah he really had a great falsetto!

[@barrycohen311]

@@ptournas Thank you for that Factoid brutha. These guys would put modern groups to shame. Wipe the floor with them.

[@carolgranados4892]

I love this song. Thanks guys you all are the greatest.

[@beverlysanders4209]

I still have this on my play list . Love it!

[@ericlewis217]

Good music is good music. No matter when it was made. Songs like this will live forever.

[@thomasmanning829]

One of my favorites from that even though i was just a kid. What a classic!

[@navigatingwithnana]

Wonderful classic! You guys are the best... thank you for celebrating the oldies!

[@stevephillips6667]

Maurice did the original version of Little Darling when he was with the Gladiolas!!

[@vancelubben5300]

This song is awesome!!! 👍

[@sueprator9314]

You guys are helping us appreciate some of this old school music all over again. I was grammar school age during the doo-wop era but love them all. LOVE STAY!!! Remember this music was aimed at teenage. By the time they were in their 20s they were married in those days....lol

[@danielmorlan1558]

I hope you guys are having as much fun as you seem to be. :) Was fun watching you folks. Gave me a needed boost.

[@thomasrichey9585]

From South Carolina, Played the Myrtle Beach clubs( and others.)Saw them several times during the mid '60's. Stay was probably their top hit.

[@tomdavis6566]

You two are fun to watch and I've been a Doo wap fan my whole life especially when it wasn't cool

[@wendynorton9465]

I have been watching your channel for several months now. I was a freshman in high school in 1960. I have been addicted to this music, doo-wop, classics of the day. I am so surprised that I can remember the lyrics as I sing along with the music you play. If you could, please some Johnny Mathis, and try some smooth jazz with Sade and Enya. I think you may like them. Thank you.

[@clarkwalker951]

"Stay" came out around 1960. Maurice sang the first lead, another member of the Group sang the high tenor. Later on in the Group's career Maurice Son sang the high tenor. Maurice was an exceptional keyboardist . He also wrote "Little Darling" for the Diamonds, also another Great song. I thank You both for all the Great Music.

[@oldbiddie]

I was 10 years old when this came out, I"m 73 now and I STAYED! I loved it then I love it NOW! I think the falsetto is one of his Zodiacs, and I think it's a fast cha cha? At least that's what we did. Whoop lah de DAH!

[@dougieyou]

Great reaction,love the oldies such as The Chi Lites "Have you seen her" or The Dells "Stay In My Corner" or brook Benton's "Moon River"

[@nicolasfumarola9448]

shawn and mel loving you guys for your fun, humour and versatility with all variables with songs you play, requested or not, thanks guys.

[@LadyGator1983]

Know this song very well. However, didn’t know you performed it. Love that y’all have been doing lots of older songs. 🥰🥰🥰

[@davidwalker683]

Awesome, you guys rock

[@forwardpeace]

You can't believe what a huge hit this was, deservedly so.

[@sgtjameslindsey2493]

Welcome to my generation of music, and there is so much of it for you to explore.

[@autumnamber6849]

Love love l, love this song. So happy you are reacting to it. If you could see me, I am smiling ear to ear! Thank you! Please listen to You Cheated You Lied, By The Shells.

[@larryfried7742]

LOL I used to listen to this song over and over again too! 🙂

[@EGSimon-ds1vf]

I found your channel 2 days ago and I am absolutely loving your selections! I am enjoying your journey into the "doo-wop" era and the early to mid sixties and seventies. This is such classical music period that relied on vocal talent, beautiful harmonies and lyrics and not electronic help and crude lyrics and dance moves. Thank you for spotlighting these years and these songs. Yes, I did subscribe- looking forward to more!

[@bostonvair]

Others have mentioned it, but you should check out Jackson Browne's reworking of this song as the second half of "The Load Out/Stay." He often ended his concerts with that medley, which is a tribute to both his fans and his road crew, so he changed some of the lyrics to the "Stay" part of the song. He sings the chorus first in his normal voice, then a female vocalist named Rosemary Butler scorches it in the upper register, but the crowd is brought to its knees when lap-steel guitarist David Lindley takes a chorus in falsetto. There is a live video of this (Live at the BBC 1978) which is what you want to react to. You won't be disappointed.

[@dalesouders4136]

SUPERB SONG 🎶 🎵

[@michaelfarmer9472]

Mr.Williams (as I had to call him when I was young) invited my Mom to go on the road with them. She and her best friend owned a motel at the beach that had a lounge with a stage for live entertainment. He saw her dancing to their songs in a corner of the lounge when they performed there one night. After the show, they talked for awhile and he made the offer; but, she declined because she had 3 little boys to raise by herself and a business to run. That's also where she met and became friends with Tina Turner, whom I call Miss Anna to this day. The falsetto in the song was sang by a member named Shane Gaston (Mr. Shane).

[@yvonnepeters1914]

I always LOVED that one!! Still do! 👍😊❤

[@CarolynStewart-v5q]

Shawn and Mel this is a great dowop song from the early 60's. I was 8 when it came out but learned to love it as Solid Gold!

[@timothymunger3186]

One of the classiest and sexiest songs that I have heard from around 1963 is the original studio version of "Hello Stranger" by Barbara Lewis. You're right Mel...class, swag, romance...it's all there.

[@oldbiddie]

You all should hear "Smokey Places" - that song reminds me of Maurice Williams. It is another of my faves.

[@williamsummerson1204]

Love this song alot. The first time I heard it was in the movie dirty dancing. Just saying that makes me feel old. Great reaction y'all. 😃

[@ptournas]

Well don't feel too old. I was thirteen when I first heard it in 1961 😀

[@williamsummerson1204]

@@ptournas thx

[@cks6southsix262]

This was, and still is a legendary classic. It’s a pure shame that we’ve lost this type of music!

[@Dave-nd6ys]

You are the best at this . Mel you make me smile 😁

[@lizthequeen1709]

We love it I dance to it when I was young it was one of my favorite songs Liz the queen

[@Zebred2001]

Please check out Jackson Browne's 1977 hit Load Out and Stay. The last half is a cover of this song.

[@shirleycollins6241]

Y’all keep bringing my childhood memories back omg! Please react to Shades Of Blue- “Oh How Happy”, Sharon Ridley “Stay Awhile With Me” & The O’ Kaysions “I’m A Girl Watcher”.

[@michaelaburns8416]

Awwww you guys are so sweet. I love it. 🩵🩵

[@EGSimon-ds1vf]

For early sixties try Del Shannon "Little Runaway", the Dell Vikings "Come Go With Me". For some mellow seventies try John Denver "Looking For Space", "Annie's Song" , Linda Ronstadt "Blue Bayou" "Different Drum".

[@HavocWWC]

Here's the group doing the song on stage. The falsetto on the recording was done by group member Henry Gaston (RIP).

[@mikecaetano]

Sweet! The first time you stopped the music to say how much you liked the lead vocals, I could not help but think, just you wait... [grin] 1960. Number one on the Hot 100. Williams wrote the song in 1953 when he was 15 years old! Jackson Browne dropped a great cover of the tune in 1977.

[@cden409]

Love your reviews 👏🏻☺️

[@AnitaLife27]

We had some “raunch” but it was more subtle. The Wallflower aka “dance with me Henry” by Miss Etta James, Hank Ballad’s original , “Roll with me Annie”, as well as Annie Had a Baby can’t work no more. “don’t cha just know it” by Huey piano smith, and 60 minute man were all songs that had the pearl clutchers up in arms. But, yes, a lot of this music was sweet n innocent by today’s standards. Plus it’s just a lot of fun. Maurice Williams also wrote or co-wrote the doo Wop classic Gloria, which is phenomenal. So many versions of that song. So glad to see your reactions and openness to all this great music. There is hope for the future! Today’s music is great, but these songs and artist were also great. Enjoy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Jody525252]

Freakin fantastic!!!

[@timothymunger3186]

Shawn kissing Mel's hand (it's kind of cute). Bet that doesn't happen listening to today's music too often. That's why we need the older music now more than ever.

[@williamstlouis3368]

Maurice, from the town in which we live, Lancaster, SC. Peace out.

[@laurastormgarcia4353]

❤️🥰❤️ Hello S & M SQUAD, HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!! ☃️❄️🎄⭐️. ⭐️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 STANDING OVATION!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼⭐️ Another A M A Z I N G son! This song was.also used in the movie Dirty Dancing”!!! ⭐️ LOVE LOVE LOVE this somg!!! ⭐️ ❤️ 🥰❤️ S and M SQUAD IS THE BEST!!! ❤️🥰❤️

[@stephenulmer3781]

Great song. May I suggest other songs from this same year. "Handy man" and "Good timin" by Jimmy Jones. Both from 1960 as was this song ☺

[@TheMrBlackCrow]

Jackson Brown did a great cover of this with the load out too. This song is always to short, never last long enough.

[@stewartmatthews1551]

Oh yeah

[@ryanheisey7719]

The Song "Stay" by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs was known as being the shortest length song to hit the charts in history I think it still holds that record

[@brucecronin6396]

Love it !!

[@douglasswicegood4420]

1960 'Stay' was released. The character in the song asked Mom and Dad because the male singers in those songs are teenagers too. Late 1950s and early 1960s Rock 'n' Roll was aimed mainly toward teens and early twenties audiences who danced up a storm. This song was popular with the chalypso. A hybrid dance the kids incorporated from Calypso and Cha Cha.

[@danoreal1970]

Maurice Williams from Lancaster SC. He wrote "STAY" & "LITTLE DARLIN" Original version by MAURICE WILLIAMS of Little Darlin on EXCELLO label I have the record A TRUE CLASSIC 👍

[@karenrussell3326]

Ha. My freshman year in high school. One of my favorite cha cha songs.

[@marcopetrelli2376]

One of the song Who i listen more often

[@geralddelgiorno4691]

The song came out in late 59 and climbing the charts, in 1960...

[@billaccord717]

That song and band is cool and smooth. I pretended it was my first time hearing it also.

[@sarablack2547]

Yes love this one you can move to this.that's another song you've done from the film dirty dancing! Definitely a song just for the staff away from guests.Any chance you'll do she's like the wind-patrick swayze?

[@Rebel9668]

Yeah, this right here is a great one and as you said, just what the Doctor ordered :) That high voice always gets me. Reminds me of Frankie Valli in Walk Like A Man, which if you haven't heard that one would be another great suggestion.

[@jvsmith7888]

The Four Seasons also did a cover of this song, and it was great.

[@Mark-iv7np]

This and Love is Strange by Mickey and Sylvia are two of the coolest, smoothest songs ever!!

[@darrellsmith3602]

This is the song that I (a 16 yr old boy at the time) would ask my (cute as a button) 14 year neighbor to dance at high school sock hops! This past Monday we celebrated our 58th Wedding anniversary! I have asked her to have the (looped longer version) played as my coffin is wheeled out to the hearse! ❤ 😂 Love It!

[@troyledbetter6597]

This is a great song. The falsetto has an amazing voice. In the late 70s Jackson Brown did a very good remake of this song which was very popular. The BBC video from 1978 has nice quality.

[@Jody525252]

Loved this before I was a teenager....Now just turned 70

[@OzarkExplorations]

Shawn and Mel, you've listened to a couple of songs in the movie Dirty Dancing so far. This song is in that movie also. You should react to all the songs in that movie. Such a great soundtrack

[@amberskies1589]

Seems like I am a year late with these reactions. I too requested many of these and am so happy that you have listened to them. Many of my favorites. I just did not recive the notieces for them at the time.