Jackson Browne • Stay || Jennifer Connelly

“Stay“ is a doo-wop song written by Maurice Williams and first recorded in 1960 by Williams with his group the Zodiacs. Commercially successful versions were later also issued by the Hollies, the Four Seasons and Jackson Browne. A version of the song with revised lyrics is the last track on Jackson Browne’s 1977 album Running on Empty. The song, which follows on the heels of Browne’s “The Load-Out“ begs the audience to stay for an encore and includes an extensive playout. It includes backing contributions from David Lindley and Rosemary Butler. Billboard described this version as “spirited and gospel-like“. Cash Box said that it has “effective guitar and keyboard solos and an easy beat“ and “pleasing lead vocals“, and that “David Lindley draws appreciation from the audience with his teasing falsetto“. Record World said that “David Lindley’s falsetto vocals and guitar lend an able hand, and the live