There is really no explanation as to why a listen was not given to the impeccable gospel-like essence of "Stay With Me" by the talented Sam Smith upon its initial April release, but better late than never right? Currently sitting nicely at the number ten position on the Billboard Hot 100, expected to chart even higher in the next few weeks, the emotional love ballad is building the right exposure for the young British singer-songwriter to make a true impact stateside.
"Stay With Me" is a applaud-worthy mid-tempo ballad which rightfully focuses most of the attention on the 22-year-old's brilliant and heartbreaking vocal performance. Not since Adele's most recent chart toppers has an artist effectively delivered without the excessive need of a supporting dance beat or with the assistance of gimmicky viral videos. No, the power lies in the music here. From the pure simplicity to the touching songwriting, the single is one that must be heard.
Though the song may only clock in at under three minutes, it wastes no time at resonating with its love torn young listeners. "Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand, but I still need love 'cause I'm just a man," Smith sings on the opening line of his hit single. As with its length, there is also not much to the lyrics of the song, just two short verses and the repeating of the chorus four times, but all the details seem to be forgotten when it is heard as a finished product. The choir-supported bridge adds to the chilling atmosphere and the possibility of losing a lover.
Smith deserves all the success coming the way of "Stay With Me". With countless flawless remixes burning up the nightclubs, a new, unexpected version featuring the vocals of R&B legend Mary J. Blige and the current absence of a proper piano-driven ballad on the radio at the moment, be prepared to hear the current single from the artist playing on every station every hour on the hour. The song shows that people still do like their music with a little meaning and real talent.
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