Their Last performance - STAY - Shakespears Sister

Here is the Sisters' Last Performance...
Hope Jack, you are going to enjoy this as much as I do... And again, so many thanks to Mike for this video!!!!

[@TyWatters47]

I love Siobhan's facial expressions and how she rolls her eyes as she sings.

[@jeremylawrence-ff7jm]

Listened to this unlimited times in the 90’s …………………..I guess it doesn’t stop. This song spell is unbreakable

[@lamarjackson6864]

Who got goosebumps in 2023 listening to this 🙋🏾‍♂️

[@hansemannluchter643]

I got goosebumps back when it was released. And I still do.

[@roseability86]

2024 🎉

[@eoinmurray2421]

Best group ever I love them goosebumps every time I listen to them god bless them both

[@leeferguson-pn2xz]

🎉❤

[@bryanpreston3595]

Both ladies have beautiful voices that go so well together. So glad they are together again in 2019 with new songs.

[@kenneththompson8933]

Songs with depth, sadness and also melancholy but you can still sing the lyrics & feel uplifted. The keyboard & rhythm section on the record sound great

[@jonnybeeston]

Whenever I hear Marcella hit that note it cannot fail to stop me in my tracks.

[@jonathantaylor6125]

I never understood why these two didn’t go global on an atomic level. Brilliant performers and brilliant voices.

[@christinamarcet1780]

I’ve always wondered that too, and I’ve been clear that in 1992, the world just wasn’t ready for a female powerhouse duo with such a dark, edgy entrance. I mean, this was the same world that turned against the Lilith fair. Pop was so lighthearted back then and there was probably little market for something like this that pushed the envelope. And I don’t think this group lasted very long. At least this song became known, with that unforgettable gothic video!

[@HumansAreShitFactories]

Going global on an atomic level? Oxymoronic.

[@godwindracing6056]

‘Going global on an atomic level’ - that song was a #4 at the Billboard Hot 100 later in the year - most non-US acts would rather be a one-hit wonder there than have a horde of minor hits in the same country - they never had any big hits again as Detroit was fired the next year

[@Itwas2007]

It because they split too fast, almost 6 months after Stay bombed the charts.

[@workinonamystery3867]

Marcella made this band better and Siobhan could not stand that their biggest hit featured Marcella more prominently than Siobhan.

[@MrFloppyHare]

Such a great combination, that contrast: the soaring vocals of Marcella and the haunting, raw vocals of Siobhan. Simply mesmerizing.

[@Saturn554]

If this song dosent make you FEEL something, then something is wrong with you!! Beautiful song!!

[@studmalexy]

made me cry like a baby when I was 4-5years old

[@rtothemutha]

I feel it, yo! I feel it!

[@lildreamy8916]

they dont do this music anymore

[@monicalamb4life461]

I get chills running through out my body this song there voices the good and evil characters omg so amazing epic beautiful song

[@HumansAreShitFactories]

Everyone’s subjective experience is different. Are you threatened by diversity?

[@mariankalikalazi1417]

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

[@SirMalrose]

You can hear the passion in Marcy's voice through it all. Siobhan seems darker than usual. It's heartbreaking to know that this was their last time, they were amazing, without a doubt. Their voices just really get to me in this performance.

[@zl1David]

Not their last time as of 2 years ago.

[@rowdyreidgirl]

Marcella is breathtaking. When I first saw their video of Stay, I was spellbound by her.

[@rowdyreidgirl]

Siobhan's performance is yes, darker than usual. But I was transfixed. The. Most. Emotive. Raw performance ❤❤💯

[@workinonamystery3867]

@@rowdyreidgirl because she knew she was going to kick Marcella out of the band.

[@hansemannluchter643]

​@@workinonamystery3867Hell hath no fury...

[@ianmordaunt8443]

You can just tell Marcella feels every note she sings........amazing

[@gregoryjacksonsr7452]

And that was Live!! No Auto tune!! Awesome vocals!!

[@crimsonbutterflies]

It is amazing that after 17 years this song can be heard again and again! Timeless!!

[@anujsharma4074]

i am hearing it

[@SavageAirCinema]

When this song was released I was a pure blood metal-head, but... when the video for the song played on Mtv I made sure to watch it. Great song, great video.

[@kenwilkie5769]

Obviously this isn't a metal song, but the dark theme and the grim reaper certainly translates. Maybe that darkness is what hooked you. It did me.

[@ademolaonibiyo8844]

i was 14 years old when i first heard this song, I'm now 46!

[@Drobium77]

eh?? I'm 46 now, and it's 2024

[@1welshdevil]

Marcella's voice was and is breathtaking, wow!

[@jasonbelter3536]

Over the years I’ve gotten the honor and pleasure of becoming friends with Marcella and if you don’t know already Marcella is truly a genuine great person not just professionally but also on a personal level, she’s got one of the most kindest and caring hearts I’ve ever known, and hasn’t let stardom or fame go to her head, wishing all the very best:) ❤

[@WearySecret]

She gives that entire vibe ✨️

[@vertigo4ubob704]

I say thankyou to her and Siobhan for bringing this great song into the world. My best wishes to them and you.

[@JavierParede]

I've seen several interviews with her and that certainly seems to be the case. Probably because she had so much experience coming up through the ranks; she had far more credibility as a musician than Siobhan even though more people knew who Siobhan was from Bananarama. Most people don't realize that the high dueting voice on several of Eric Clapton's classics are Marcy, and that she wrote some of his biggest hits. She has credibility running through her veins.

[@leeferguson-pn2xz]

❤

[@leeferguson-pn2xz]

❤

[@AerowsX]

That's got to be the finest vocal performance I've ever heard. Holy shit, she hits notes that didn't exist until she made them. Thanks for the video - this was fantastic.

[@zl1David]

Thank you for bringing this suggestion back to my own world.

[@crystalblur3]

Wow if you pay close attention to the vibrational changes in Both Marcella and Siobhan's voices,they were breaking and getting emotional and tried very hard to push through it. Good God!! They KNEW it was their last performance and were emotional about it. You can tell that they enjoyed performing together. The music press at the time tried so hard to make it seem that they both had constant catfights. Their was at least 38,000 people in that audience. Absolute chills. What an honour it is to be a 90's kid.

[@BlueSmurf10]

Marcella Detroit is an amazing vocalist, and she looks bloody fantastic too - she was 57 when she did Popstar to Operastar, but could easily have passed for 40.

[@davidhartig1796]

This isn't music, this is a art peace!!!

[@powerofalto]

Wow. Marcella Detroit is breathtaking. One of the best voices in pop music of the time.

[@hughesyplays]

Fayey stole this song

[@Jus10Giraffney]

@@hughesyplays from who

[@hughesyplays]

@@Jus10Giraffneyshe made it

[@Jus10Giraffney]

@@hughesyplays oh haha gotcha lol. I love the contrast between the two of them. Masterfully done

[@hughesyplays]

@@Jus10Giraffney who I love both singers,I just feel that pivotal part in the song is "you better hope and pray..."

[@eduardomedrano1972]

Drown in my own tears...Shakespears´sister is irreplaceable!

[@azhyzaah6211]

3:04 "staayy wiiiith meeee" the run on me...oh my, just as good as the record

[@1989LiamB]

So, I just heard this for the first time. Guess I have been living under a rock... Absolutely beautiful and haunting. Amazing.

[@krashd]

I hope you've watched the official video.

[@scottnever8732]

such a haunting song, one of my all time favourites

[@rowdyreidgirl]

I still can't believe that Marcella Detroit, the soprano is 70 now 🎉❤💯

[@ultimatedarkknight4835]

Both incredible singers , but it's so awesome that from bananarama to Shakespeare sister the guitarist evolved and reinvented herself from the 80s to the 90s and had major success with 2 groups , most artists cant do that , but this song , her voice , her guitar skills, dark edgy so raw and just multitalented, shaped my teen yrs in high school, in my 30s and wow cant get enough of this song , long live Great Music

[@bganonimouse2754]

Youngsters were so spoiled for great music back then. Fantastic, but compare this to today's pop music...

[@johnyasmin13]

These ladies have more talent than i can even find the words to describe about them!!! It's artists like these that the Music industry should be proud to have in there archives as we haven't got this type of talent around these days with these so called karaoke xfactor crap on our tv and radio stations? How I miss the 80's 🎤🎸🎹👤

[@nadinerick1182]

Siobhan Fahey is simply otherworldly.

[@hindlewalker9330]

If you've just landed here , well done better late than never From the crazy world that is 2023

[@juandenz2008]

I remember watching them on tv when I was about 8 or 9 years old. Siobhan really scared me, like some evil witch from a fairy story.

[@M4rkmcc21]

+juandenz2008 ha ha so true i only just started to appreciate this song as i got older and experienced more grown up feelings.

[@mattbuc16]

+juandenz2008 It's one of the things that made them amazing. Presence.

[@darkspawn88]

i was 3-4 years old and was scared when i first saw their video clip

[@jjwilliamsoconnor1329]

ditto

[@jjwilliamsoconnor1329]

yesss

[@tdamtoft]

Just took a deeeep breath to recover my senses - happens every time I hear this amazing song and that amazing voice. They were phenomenal - and from the performance on the Beeb, it sounds like the voice is still intact.

[@alexxio5369]

Marcella Has got an amazing voice !!!

[@JauriAragon]

This is like if you mix The cure , Tears for Fears , Whitney Houston and The Smiths with hints of Enigma , this is just a rare diamond , loved this girls

[@KahlessTheUnforgettable]

Nothing like the Cure. Not even remotely.

[@zl1David]

I'll throw in Allanah Miles too (black velvet)

[@oliviabriggs3313]

@@KahlessTheUnforgettable same aesthetics as the cure

[@megantowers7747]

😆

[@kommissar.murphy]

I can detect a Cure vibe. Gothy,but not TOO gothy...

[@BuellerBuellerBuelle]

I've said it before, her voice is like an atomic scalpel in a world full of sledgehammers.

[@ollicgn1969]

Ross McMullin Great description of this unbelievable voice!

[@YouFeudTV]

Ross McMullin ease up tiger.. bit early to be bringing atomic scalpels into the equation

[@hansdampf3011]

I love these crazy facial expressions of Siobhan. I love this cracy girl. I am sure she would have been a perfect actress too.

[@kwame.addo.]

Anyone watching this in 2019? amazingly beautiful song.

[@aza4632]

Raymond afari revisiting my goth days as a 90s child

[@user-wr6nv4op8b]

No just 2019, still in 2021 ;)

[@zl1David]

2021 people ?

[@timdixon3391]

2021

[@Katiekin2333]

That high note Marcella does in the song is out of this world. She had a fantastic voice. Pity she can’t reach those kind of notes anymore

[@schan4713]

Why is that? I’m not a singer and interested in why... Anyone?

[@jaimesanmiguel1253]

@@schan4713 age mostly. Those high notes become harder and harder to reproduce.

[@silverkitty2503]

@@schan4713 age it takes a lot of technique to preserve the upper register ...if you have the technique and breath support you should be ok until 60 but ..lets facer it gets harder with age.

[@hughesyplays]

Not smelly enough

[@jamesrsfo]

Totally not true. Just heard her sing this in Palm Springs a few years ago and she hit every single note!

[@stephgauger1]

this song is addicting. These two ladies had real chemistry together. A shame it was short lived.

[@santosmontenegrobazan3299]

Siobhan Máire Deirdre Fahey ( born 10 September 1958) is an Irish singer and musician, whose vocal range is a light contralto. She was a founding member of the 1980s British/Irish girl group Bananarama, who had several top 10 hits including the US number one hit single "Venus". She later formed the Brit Award and Ivor Novello Award-winning musical act Shakespears Sister, who had a UK number one hit with the 1992 single "Stay". Fahey joined the other original members of Bananarama for a 2017 UK Tour, and later in 2018, a North America and European Tour. Marcella Levy (born June 21, 1952), known professionally as Marcella Detroit, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She co-wrote the 1977 Eric Clapton hit "Lay Down Sally" and released her debut album Marcella in 1982. She joined Shakespears Sister in 1988 with ex-Bananarama member Siobhan Fahey. Their first two albums, Sacred Heart (1989), and Hormonally Yours (1992), both reached the top 10 of the UK Albums Chart. Detroit sang the lead vocals on their biggest hit, "Stay", which spent eight consecutive weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1992. Detroit left the band in 1993 and had a UK top 20 hit with "I Believe" in 1994. She formed the Marcy Levy Band in 2002, and finished third in the 2010 ITV series Popstar to Operastar.

[@presntnow]

Wow!!!! WHAT A GREAT SONG! Great Performance!! Still as good in 2018 as it was in 1992! ☺ Timeless Classic!

[@geoffyoung7822]

There voices send shivers down my spine.love this song

[@jonasgroth3960]

I miss these times so much I'm actually crying here... 30 year old guy sobbing in the couch!

[@zl1David]

43 and still the same?

[@sociallynoncompliant9491]

No shame in that brother

[@joepsplace]

This just might be the most monumental moment in the history of live music...wow how awsome is this!!!

[@royedwards51]

hardly

[@link2metroid]

My God. What a voice. They had genuine talent that mostly went unappreciated. The crap that is on TV now, it's awful. Why is it allowed? You'll be appreciated more in time.

[@janejohnson9593]

Marcella Detroit......

[@Karbkfd578]

They are coming back reunion check their Twitters May 2019 ❤

[@cubdukat]

And as it turns out, it was one of the few songs Marcella sang on, certainly the only one that charted.

[@UErnst80]

You so right

[@glyndavies614]

See Cher Lloyd, X Factor UK

[@danielloo9268]

this performance was definitely not human, its celestial, something from a higher being

[@phantommole1]

This song ALWAYS, makes me cry. Xx

[@julesgosnell9791]

I've only just found this - absolutely mind-blowing !

[@vicster9401]

Such a great performance - haven't heard this in 20 years ! - Wow

[@Right_Direction_]

Their voices shouldn't work together and yet they were absolutely perfect. Shame they fell apart and it took them a lifetime to make up, but so glad they have. People always said the Bananarama girls couldn't sing a note, Siobhan sure can.

[@RicoCamacho]

I mourn the loss of Raphael when I hear this song. When he died - I played this song over and over.. I will always love you Tony.

[@rafaacosta3911]

So sad

[@rolandseifried4092]

Sowas kann ich im meinem ganzen Leben nicht vergessen ! Diese Stimme .......ist einzigartig

[@katsamuels4014]

I am very alone....but your music makes me feel alive.

[@garryford1216]

I must have been sleeping in 1992 and missed this wonderful song. I am so glad I have just discovered Shakespears Sister. Marcella sings and hits notes that other women only wish they could sing. Siobhan just bursts with equal amounts of Crazy and Sexy!! This song is a classic and I have been watching every Shakespears Sister video I can find. These ladies were the real deal! Nothing comes close to this in 2013!!

[@iancourtney2041]

I totally agree .... classic tunes!!

[@JadMock]

garry ford hopefully not from UK as this was at number one for a few weeks

[@rtothemutha]

Not in 2018 either...

[@dayvid200]

they were one-hit wonders, with a pedigree

[@snortyhog]

I agree and still nothing close in 2019 either.

[@ALLNAMESAREALLREADYT]

I always loved moment when Siobhan entering in the song

[@kf8575]

She cant sing live to save her life lol no better than somebody in pub karaoke once pissed up anyway

[@Mike-ol7gt]

This here is the harsh reality, she can’t sing full stop, she’s so so bad, but yet fits well as a visual aid in bands

[@kf8575]

@@Mike-ol7gt sounds like a cat being swung round by it's tail

[@zl1David]

Sounds better now than this older performance. She was purposely trying a certain theme here in this rendition .

[@marceloverdugo3954]

I love her voice...siohban....

[@amyandrewssinger]

That high note... just incredible and even better live!

[@sdemosi]

I remembering hearing this song when it was released and thinking "this is a tune I'm going to listen to for the rest of my life". The chorus is a sonic orgasm, intensely emotional.

[@outfeed]

One of the greatest ballads ever!!!!

[@niteboy82]

Oh my goodness! That was amazing, her voice is absolutely incredible live!

[@MrDante4dmc]

Was 12-13 in Devon on summer hols at a place called Finlake campsite and the dance night music blasting then this song came on and goosepimples. Always as a kid it was the sound of the song rather than the words that got my emotions. Was one of my best hols and i`ll always go back there when i here this song and each time the goosepimples again. Not many songs can do that to me anymore, in fact i can`t think of another, was that time of your life when everything is new and most exciting and the ethereal sound of this song connects with that powerful emotional memory.

[@luka583]

I love Siobhan so much.. her eyes are everythimg.

[@paulclarke7571]

2020 and this is still WAY up there for me!

[@JR-jn5sb]

So glad this was NOT their last performance!

[@lexkanyima2195]

But Siobhan should have never left the group in the first place

[@karmadungyu]

Absolutely amazing. Brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing!

[@looloo1122]

What a spectacular performance. I have never seen this and I am blown away. Thank you so very much.

[@shakespearssisterfan2593]

I almost started to cry! I love this song, I love the girls and I love everything with them! Shakespears Sister 4 ever!

[@pineappleupside]

Siobhan's part has always been my favorite

[@smoothie1981]

WOW...seriously amazing. There's hardly any live performances of them singing this song together, so this just blows my mind.

[@joanlagoy]

They were absolutely great!!!Gives you chills just watching and listening! Unreal! Thank you for posting, joanie

[@windtradersg]

2022 and still amazing!

[@STEVE121213131414]

this song is amazing their voices are brillient

[@Emily-pd5fu]

A match made in heaven for this song. Couldn't be any more perfect. Two beautiful talented women. One of my favourite songs of all time

[@anamariarodriguez5466]

Wow! Looking good and singing fantastic after so many years. Standing ovation!

[@80stimeagain]

Wow. How can they sound so good Live? This is great. Thank you.

[@NoFrillsTwins]

THIS IS AMAZING!

[@zl1David]

It is...and in a mind boggling way.

[@ajs41]

They were 39 and 33 when this was first released, which is pretty old for doing something so fantastic.

[@jamilrasmin5876]

seldom listen to this hit on radio,almost foegotten,but after insidious red door played it....all the memories comes to life.....and the lyrics is coincidentally synch with the movie🤤

[@Crystal-HR]

such a touching song...the words,the melody,the voice..perfection!

[@Joyfulcheese]

One of very few late 80's early 90's groups that could actually perform as well as if not better live than they did on their recordings!

[@stinky242]

they were so good together.

[@crshawks]

I just love the part when she hits the high note, just awesome and beautiful!!!!!! This is one of the deepest heartfelt songs ever made!!!

[@Dominic-Gecko235]

Both awesome singers and performers glad they got back together again in 2019.

[@HookersFancyMe]

I can't believe how good that was... Considering at that point it had been so many years since they did that song... Her voice was just as amazing as ever...

[@michaelbeers2407]

The song was released in 1992 and according to the video, this performance was also from 1992....

[@HookersFancyMe]

I was confused when I found that out. I'm guessing whoever posted this, got the dates wrong? Either way, it was still pretty good.

[@krashd]

Joobie Joob Nah, you were going by the upload date buddy :) It's a common thing on KZbin, you can take a video from 1940 or 1975 and upload it and KZbin will show the upload date only. The uploader sometimes (but rarely) might put the original air date in the description. Never take a YT upload date as a creation date :)

[@HookersFancyMe]

Ah, I see your point. Either way, it was still a good vid.

[@krashd]

Joobie Joob Haha, sorry for waking you up after a whole year. Enjoy seeing Shakespears again? :D

[@thebronzetoo]

Marcella has such a fantastic voice!!!

[@deanarmstrong2814]

Ironically I think one of Marcy's greatest vocal deliveries ( but then again when isn't she spot on the mark with an "x"

[@vicosdivicos]

I have seen other vids of them performing much later. This song did always touched me inside!

[@MsCordially]

The girl on the left has a voice sent from Heaven

[@MsCordially]

And the other girl has a GREAT voice also

[@MrNightshade2010]

I thought Marcella was in Bananarama.

[@satchfan2010]

Now the three of them have made a comeback.

[@soundseeker63]

Marcella's vocals are still amazing to this day. A great shame they couldn't find a way to get along with each other professionally because musically, they really complimented each other, even if Siobhan seems high in this performance..?

[@enquvist]

+soundseeker63 Yeah I hate that a 3rd album with both of them never happened.

[@shuvling]

I have the feeling that she was always high or drunk on their performance...

[@williamnorton9547]

soundseeker63 What happened between them?

[@MrNightshade2010]

according to Wikipedia the song stay basically broke them up as fahey didn't like the song because she wasn't the lead on it and its success led to a lot of the discord enough that Marcella didn't even know she was fired from the group until it was announced by video in an awards show....in 93

[@shezza1231]

MrNightshade2010 what really? I reckon Siobhans bit is the best part of the song

[@sandiagatha1288]

Thank you so much for uploading and sharing. This is one of my favorite tracks from the 90s. I remember being mesmerized by the video. I hear the group are touring again - I must try and a ticket!!!!

[@amandacogger3075]

It would be great to see them live I'd love it if they did this song

[@MarkDaleADV]

If you missed it, or are unaware, checkout Marcella's performances on Pop star to Opera star made in the UK. Stunning!

[@tonybologna9268]

Still crazy how Siobhan went from such a pop song Bananarama singer to more darker tone singer

[@davidraw3019]

But fucking hell she can sing!

[@Pauldjreadman]

I still think that as well. What a contrast and what a talent

[@rotyler2177]

She is simply... honestly expressing herself.

[@muzafer1]

I love it 💖💖💖💖💖

[@phillipstradlin9031]

Great! Great live version! Great song! Wish they could of made more songs like this one. Talented duo of ladies!

[@youtubeviewer7269]

One of a kind song! And the way she changed some notes! Breath taking!

[@14ealan]

Wow Marcella can really sing!! Lover her voice!!

[@MyElephant55]

Last performance or not this is beautiful gives me goosebumps & feels relevant to the loss of my mother & some great friends :-( but this song will always keep them close :-)

[@TheScottysolo]

Shakespeare sister music got me through some tough times.....voices of Angels, but with better makeup. Love to you both...A Fan

[@iwchmn275]

Dayum ...goosebumps so love this