"Stay the Same" is the debut solo single by American singer

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, released in March 1999 from his debut solo album '' Stay the Same''. It peaked at No. 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was certified gold by the

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. The song is McIntyre's most successful single.

Music video

Directed by

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, the video begins with McIntyre (along with a gospel choir) recording the song in a recording studio. It later cuts to scenes of McIntyre singing on the Belmont Ave. pedestrian bridge over the 101 freeway near

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, in a tree while looking over the said highway and on the roof of a house. McIntyre also sees a birthday being held while singing from afar.

Track listings

; European & Australian CD maxi-singleJoey McIntyre - Stay the Same (CD) at Discogs
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Radio Remix) - 4:39 # "Stay the Same" (Tony Moran Extended Club Remix)- 9:38 # "Stay the Same" (Tony Moran Extended Club Remix Instrumental) - 9:41 ; European CD Single # "Stay the Same" - 3:48 # "Stay the Same" (Tony Moran Radio Remix) - 4:34 ; US CD & Cassette Single # "Stay the Same" - 3:48 # "Couldn't Stay Away From Your Love" (Excerpt) - 1:12 # "The Way" (Excerpt) - 1:11 # "I Can't Do It Without You" (Excerpt) - 1:16

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

End of year charts

Certifications

References

External links

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