album · June 1, 1964

Stay Awhile - I Only Want To Be With You

Dusty Springfield

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This 1964 single, a soulful rendition of a popular standard, marked a significant step in Dusty Springfield's solo career, showcasing her burgeoning signature sound.

• The song was recorded at Philips Studios in London.
• It was produced by Johnny Franz, who also worked on many of her early hits.
• "I Only Want to Be with You" became Springfield's first solo top 10 hit in the UK, reaching number 4 on the Record Retailer chart.

Dusty Springfield was a British pop singer who found fame in the 1960s with her distinctive, soulful voice. At the time of this release, she was emerging as a solo artist after her success with the folk trio The Springfields.