Stay with Me (Brass Bed)

"Stay with Me (Brass Bed)" is a song written by Terry McBride, Brett James and Jedd Hughes, and recorded by American country music singer Josh Gracin. It was released in April 2005 as the third and final single from his self-titled CD. Originally titled just "Brass Bed" on the album, it gained the alternative title upon its release to radio.

"Stay with Me (Brass Bed)"
A man is set on the right of the cover, with a shadow covering the right side of his face. His name is boldly colored in white and below it is the song title that's also boldly colored in both white and yellow.
Single by Josh Gracin
from the album Josh Gracin
ReleasedApril 11, 2005
GenreCountry
Length4:15 (album version)
LabelLyric Street
Songwriter(s)Jedd Hughes
Brett James
Terry McBride
Producer(s)Marty Williams
Josh Gracin singles chronology
"Nothin' to Lose"
(2004)
"Stay with Me (Brass Bed)"
(2005)
"Favorite State of Mind"
(2006)
Music video
"Stay with Me (Brass Bed)" at CMT.com

Content

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A mid-tempo set in triple meter in the key of A-sharp minor, the song is punctuated by mandolin and a string section throughout. Its lyrics focus on the narrator, who is addressing his lover, requesting that she stay with him "on this big brass bed". The radio edit features an abridged intro.

Music video

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The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy and premiered in mid-2005.

Chart performance

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"Stay with Me (Brass Bed)" debuted at number 53 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 30, 2005.

Chart (2005) Peak
Position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[1] 5
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 47
US Billboard Pop 100 66

Year-end charts

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Chart (2005) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[3] 30

References

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  1. ^ "Josh Gracin Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  2. ^ "Josh Gracin Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  3. ^ "Best of 2005: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2005. Retrieved June 16, 2012.