"If You Let Me Stay" is a song by American singer Terence Trent D'Arby, released as his debut single. It was released as the first single from his debut album, Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby, in February 1987.
Reception "If You Let Me Stay" reached number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart. It was not until the release of the second single, "Wishing Well", that D'Arby managed to crossover his success in the UK to the US.
Track listings US and UK 7-inch single "If You Let Me Stay" (remix) – 3:13 "Loving You is Another Word for Lonely" – 2:22
US and UK 12-inch maxi-single "If You Let Me Stay" (extended remix) – 6:03 "If You Let Me Stay" (Hardline mix) – 3:17 "Loving You is Another Word for Lonely" – 2:22
UK double 12-inch maxi-single "If You Let Me Stay" (extended remix) "If You Let Me Stay" (Hardline mix) "Loving You is Another Word for Lonely" "If You Let Me Stay" (Capital Radio Session) "Sunday Jam" "Wonderful World"
Charts
Weekly charts +Chart (1987–1988)PeakpositionEurope (European Hot 100 Singles) 38Italy Airplay (Music & Media) 14Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg) 6
Year-end charts +Chart (1987)PositionEurope (European Hot 100 Singles) 98New Zealand (RIANZ) 19UK Singles (OCC) 67
Release history +RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United KingdomFebruary 16, 1987CBSUnited StatesOctober 1987ColumbiaJapanOctober 21, 198712-inch vinylEpic
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