Take one singer, add one acoustic guitar, mix together and come up with the most talked-about Country video of 2006.
“Stay” was recorded by the country duo of Jennifer Nettles (lead vocals) and Kristian Bush (vocals, guitar, mandolin) who together made up the group “Sugarland”.
The heartbreak in Nettles’ distinct voice [sprinkled liberally with a heavy Georgia accent] coupled with tightly clenched fists and tears spilling from her eyes make this number more than a song; it’s a performance. She plays the role of a distraught woman asking her man to stay with her and not run off to his lover whenever she calls.
“Stay” reached a peak position of #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts where it stayed for four weeks. The song, written solely by Jennifer Nettles, was ranked #10 on CMT’s 100 Greatest Videos.
Listen, watch and see for yourself why this video is so talked-about. Here is “Sugarland” doing “Stay”.
“I’ve given you my best, why does she get the best of you?” What a great line that is!
When I first saw this video and heard the sorrow in Jennifer Nettles’ voice, I felt like I was intruding on something extremely painful and personal. I couldn’t look away; her grief is very real and very raw. The subject of betrayal is something everyone can relate to,
Here’s the question of the day; there are no right or wrong answers and every answer is a good one.
Music touches us in so many different ways; it can bring us great joy or terrible sadness. Can you think of a song or video that affects you profoundly.
My answer is the Italian song “Caruso” by Lucio Dalla. The music is heartbreakingly beautiful and Dalla’s voice is desperate with grief.
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