Mikky Ekko performing "Stay" Live at Sonos Studio on KCRW

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  • @dsm363
    @dsm363 10 місяців тому +229

    He wrote the most beautiful song and performed an amazing version of it too.

  • @organicistheway5956
    @organicistheway5956 10 років тому +1709

    He murders this song. Perfection.

  • @waffles12338
    @waffles12338 2 роки тому +192

    It’s criminal that this version only has 2.5M views and rihannas has over a billion

    • @patriciacloix71
      @patriciacloix71 10 місяців тому +5

      Oui vous avez raison cette version de l'auteur est sublime j'ai des frissons et larmes incroyable wow 😮😮😮❤

    • @aaronflanagan3339
      @aaronflanagan3339 9 місяців тому +9

      I guess that would tell you that the Rihanna version is more popular, and better 😉

    • @XP_JDJ
      @XP_JDJ 7 місяців тому +8

      @@aaronflanagan3339not really, the writer sings it better

    • @kashq502
      @kashq502 7 місяців тому +13

      I think many don't know this exists or that he wrote this. I just learned both right now

    • @kabelomareka2574
      @kabelomareka2574 4 місяці тому

      Relax it's not a challenge

  • @sos_hodad
    @sos_hodad 2 роки тому +295

    Two things…
    - this deserves to have many millions more views
    - this version needs to be on all streaming platforms

    • @VELVETEN
      @VELVETEN Рік тому +4

      It’s better this way. Trust

    • @sos_hodad
      @sos_hodad Рік тому +9

      @@VELVETEN Eh, Idk bout that. Workin in music myself, I always feel for the artists who aren’t heavily promoted by radio, labels, etc.

    • @VELVETEN
      @VELVETEN Рік тому +2

      @@sos_hodad I make music by myself. At first I wanted fame and a lot of numbers in order to back my "success" although finding a gem/song is more valuable to me now. If I'm the only one to hear it, that's enough. all the artists I love are dead and gone. All we have left is their records for history. I wonder if Mikky reads comments or even knows this live performance has been uploaded.

    • @rinitarigan76
      @rinitarigan76 Рік тому

      @@VELVETEN aaaaaa1aaàa1aàaaàaaaaaàaaàaaaa1aaaaa¹àaaaaaàaa¡!2

    • @moaboai4031
      @moaboai4031 6 днів тому

      ​@@VELVETEN the unique listener, you're so dang cool 🎉🎉🎉🎉🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍

  • @discothemulatto
    @discothemulatto 4 роки тому +867

    I love that Rihanna begged him to be featured on the song he wrote for Her. Amazing!! 5 years later and his voice still hits the heart 💝

    • @diegoriosmx606
      @diegoriosmx606 3 роки тому +12

      I don't found a song live with both of them, it would be awesome

    • @redone9199
      @redone9199 2 роки тому +17

      @@diegoriosmx606 they performed together live @ the Grammy's

    • @AMR31q
      @AMR31q Рік тому +7

      she didn’t beg him lmfaooo rihanna doesn’t need to beg anyone to be on their song

    • @justinbilbrey450
      @justinbilbrey450 Рік тому +4

      Noah Thompson has the best version now

    • @burstingturtle
      @burstingturtle Рік тому +20

      @@AMR31qlol you’re one of those fans

  • @katysandidge5634
    @katysandidge5634 7 місяців тому +60

    I NEED this version of Mikky singing it. He sings this and speaks directly to my soul!

  • @perrytheplatypus8380
    @perrytheplatypus8380 5 років тому +133

    In 30 years to come, this song will still be on my playlist. 🙌

  • @rh6777
    @rh6777 3 роки тому +92

    Mad that Mikky isn't a "huge" artist with a huge social media presence etc...he doesn't need it and respect to him for doing him these past few years. Saw him live in the UK a few years ago, he was warming up for OneRepublic...he was outstanding.

  • @cassandrabartunek9770
    @cassandrabartunek9770 5 років тому +201

    This version is by far the best. Rihanna has a beautiful voice and all, but this seems to have more passion and heart behind it. Absolutely beautiful!

    • @donovanblack6835
      @donovanblack6835 Рік тому +2

      Wonderful, exactly more passion and heart behind it

    • @nivektseb
      @nivektseb 29 днів тому

      Are you tone deaf? This bland awful rendition sound soulful to you? Please go get your hearing checked.

  • @avehcado6097
    @avehcado6097 5 років тому +36

    That vibrato, that run, that voice, those techniques, OMG

  • @petecolorado5387
    @petecolorado5387 4 місяці тому +27

    First time I heard this song it just blew me away. It still does.

  • @dkruder
    @dkruder 2 роки тому +54

    He has the most beautiful voice! Wish he would do more solo projects.

  • @ctrlc7040
    @ctrlc7040 Рік тому +69

    This is one of the beautiful songs that mankind have created!

  • @Lungile1ify
    @Lungile1ify Рік тому +28

    My favorite version

  • @janbunyan9747
    @janbunyan9747 6 місяців тому +109

    Lavrans, the Voice Norway, takes this song to a higher level. Beautiful song.

    • @jeffdawson1680
      @jeffdawson1680 5 місяців тому +2

      I love voice Norway. They have the best female singers. Kids too

    • @KenoshaGuy72
      @KenoshaGuy72 4 місяці тому +3

      Right? heart breaking

    • @rubinaohanyan
      @rubinaohanyan 4 місяці тому +4

      100 percent

    • @poopalover
      @poopalover 3 місяці тому

      Yup

    • @wensnz6524
      @wensnz6524 2 місяці тому +5

      Lavrans owns the vocals! Perfection 👌 ❤

  • @debb0r
    @debb0r 8 років тому +144

    props to the sound mixer. everything is so well balanced

    • @panther0824
      @panther0824 2 роки тому

      How are you doing 6 years later

  • @DrakeOG
    @DrakeOG Рік тому +76

    Mikky’s voice hits deeper than Riri..
    it heals.

  • @caleblawler320
    @caleblawler320 7 років тому +237

    That run he does starting at 3:25 tho.... Freaking FLAWLESS!!! Mikky is the most underrated artist I know.

    • @sR1k
      @sR1k 2 роки тому +6

      that one was on another level

  • @sail1292
    @sail1292 9 місяців тому +57

    I will Stay listening to this song forever. It's beautiful.

    • @patriciacloix71
      @patriciacloix71 7 місяців тому

      Moi également j'ai les larmes et les frissons wow wouahhhh 👏👍💖😱

    • @ElianaSilva-jb4rs
      @ElianaSilva-jb4rs Місяць тому

      Esta música é um strondo

    • @Sherryyahoo
      @Sherryyahoo Місяць тому

      Me too

  • @peterjohnson2524
    @peterjohnson2524 Рік тому +15

    Music is a feeling

  • @jellyfishSurprise
    @jellyfishSurprise 10 років тому +706

    So happy to finally hear a clear and live solo version of this beautiful song by the original artist himself. I've been waiting since I first heard the duet version on the radio. So much raw emotion in his voice. Love it!

    • @Thepomafame
      @Thepomafame 10 років тому +34

      i prefer this version of him alone, she ruins literally the song

    • @jellyfishSurprise
      @jellyfishSurprise 10 років тому +7

      Thepomafame I agree with you!

    • @mitchelsteven95
      @mitchelsteven95 5 років тому +7

      @_ben_ mikky wrote it tho

    • @mitchelsteven95
      @mitchelsteven95 5 років тому +4

      @sky I think Rihanna didn't wrote a song until her last album so she didn't wrote this, Mikky and two other people wrote it

    • @levanwee9653
      @levanwee9653 5 років тому +7

      @sky Right..... and meanwhile, let's talk about facts.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stay_(Rihanna_song)
      "Songwriter(s)
      Mikky Ekko, Justin Parker, Elof Loelv"
      Search the entire Internet, and the song fact sheets, and it says the same thing.
      So, Mitchel isn't just believing what he wants to. He actually... checks. You should learn to do the same.
      End of discussion.

  • @flexpeps
    @flexpeps 7 років тому +429

    Lyrics
    All along it was a fever
    A cold sweat hot-headed believer
    I threw my hands in the air, said, "Show me something"
    She said, "If you dare, come a little closer"
    Round and around and around and around we go
    Oh now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know
    Not really sure how to feel about it
    Something in the way you move
    Makes me feel like I can't live without you
    It takes me all the way
    I want you to stay
    It's not much of a life you're living
    It's not just something you take it's given
    Round and around and around and around we go
    Oh now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know
    Not really sure how to feel about it
    Something in the way you move
    Makes me feel like I can't live without you
    It takes me all the way
    I want you to stay
    Ooh, ooh, ooh, the reason I hold on
    Ooh, ooh, ooh, 'cause I need this hole gone
    Funny you're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving
    'Cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving
    Not really sure how to feel about it
    Something in the way you move
    Makes me feel like I can't live without you
    It takes me all the way
    I want you to stay, stay
    I want you to stay, hooh

  • @aliciacoleman2714
    @aliciacoleman2714 3 роки тому +39

    OMGosh!! He’s hot! This is the best version of this song. The passion and the vulnerability behind the voice is absolutely perfect.

  • @sunnysyl7
    @sunnysyl7 10 місяців тому +10

    Gives me chills his voice

    • @patriciacloix71
      @patriciacloix71 8 місяців тому

      Moi également magnifique la perfection je l'écoute en boucle mon Dieu comme je l'aime charme fou et qu'elle voix 😱👍👏🙏💖

  • @lucicasque
    @lucicasque 8 місяців тому +16

    oh my God, how beautiful

  • @IanOkamoto
    @IanOkamoto 8 років тому +81

    He's got such a beautiful voice! Unique and moving.

  • @sm6451
    @sm6451 2 роки тому +45

    Wow. This song hits hard. With or without Rihanna. Love both versions.

  • @jasminerivers69
    @jasminerivers69 4 роки тому +71

    How he carried the lyrics carefully like a egg and deliver it with so much care. wow. no one can do it like Mikky, no cover as good. damn

    • @ummohand1945
      @ummohand1945 3 роки тому

      Egg😒😒

    • @bimapamungkas9109
      @bimapamungkas9109 3 роки тому

      haha funny analogy there?

    • @nickmunn7539
      @nickmunn7539 3 роки тому +2

      I mean...Jared Leto did a pretty powerful version of this song.

    • @myytfamily
      @myytfamily 3 роки тому +4

      "carried it like an egg"
      Such a beautiful phrase for something precious 👍😃

  • @jeevanbell584
    @jeevanbell584 9 років тому +77

    The Longest Ride trailer brought me here! Amazing Mikky Ekko!

  • @philipgusto9498
    @philipgusto9498 3 роки тому +68

    This version is simply superior. It feels totally different, the emotion when the one who sing it is the one who wrote the song.

  • @cosmic_841
    @cosmic_841 3 роки тому +11

    its 2021 and why i just discover this beautiful song rn.

  • @alc6670
    @alc6670 3 роки тому +15

    This song and his voice is perfection.

  • @brenellhornsby6566
    @brenellhornsby6566 5 років тому +49

    Sing it, Mikki! Both versions are extraordinary! Rihanna's version has the sound and feel of a woman looking for a way to make sense of herself and her deep desire for a lover who challenges her every sensibility. I sense that Mikki sings this song from the spirit of his inner Yin! He is deeply in touch with his own yin! Open and vulnerable!

  • @h3llnite
    @h3llnite 5 років тому +91

    I love the duet with Rhianna and this solo version. In the duet, mikky’s voice is such a contrast to Rihanna’s, they compliment each other beautifully. However, to sing this song alone and to still do it amazing justice, just love 💕 this version 💕. Talent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @yessyroks946
    @yessyroks946 2 роки тому +32

    i always thank God for singers that go through so much dedication, sometimes losing themselves to give us a moment of joy and ecstasy! Thank you Lord for allowing such beautiful voices on earth for us to hear and giving them the power to stay afloat amidst so much highs and lows

  • @maribelcrowe70
    @maribelcrowe70 7 років тому +48

    Wow, Mikky Ekko's voice is fantastic. Sings this so beautifully. I love Rihanna's version but Mikky's is next level again. Enchanting!

  • @gibbleway
    @gibbleway 4 роки тому +19

    Yeah, every once in a while an artist comes along that nails a hit into history and this guy is going down in the books with this beauty.

  • @kyleul5532
    @kyleul5532 4 роки тому +9

    Who is from August 2020? Smile and be happy!
    Mikky is awesome!

  • @kn456k7
    @kn456k7 6 місяців тому +7

    Love his voice and the song!!

  • @telocela
    @telocela 6 років тому +33

    if you’ve listened to any of mikky’s stuff you can see that this song has him written all over it. sure rihanna might have made it popular by singing it, but every time I hear this song my mind immediately goes to these vocals and his style. whatta man 💞💓💗💖💕

  • @nicolei9876
    @nicolei9876 6 місяців тому +6

    Lavrans Svensden's cover... amazing.

  • @1968ciaran
    @1968ciaran 6 місяців тому +2

    This is THE most amazing track, unreal vocals and lyrics !!!!

  • @cobykoehl7748
    @cobykoehl7748 5 років тому +17

    WHAT A GORGEOUS VOICE MAN.

  • @mariahansen8270
    @mariahansen8270 9 років тому +132

    This is amazing. Mikky Ekko has a depth in his voice that Rihanna could never do justice. He's definitely one of the most talented artists I know of. Every person I introduce to his music, is immediatley blown away. Beautiful.

    • @MrWhiteones
      @MrWhiteones 5 років тому +8

      Maria Hansen Rihanna has an amazing powerful voice. Easy now

    • @crazytroopergaming7106
      @crazytroopergaming7106 5 років тому +4

      Rhianna's voice is good but Mikky's voice is just better for this song

  • @dianeyoumans5712
    @dianeyoumans5712 6 місяців тому +20

    And might I add...
    He did write this song...❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @SandraNaval
      @SandraNaval 24 дні тому

      Es un escándalo de canción

  • @suzycreamcheesez4371
    @suzycreamcheesez4371 8 років тому +34

    beautiful voice beautiful song

  • @felipec6534
    @felipec6534 9 місяців тому +360

    no shade to anyone, but it's really different when the person singing is the one who wrote the song, isn't it?

    • @patriciacloix71
      @patriciacloix71 7 місяців тому +10

      La meilleur version au monde et oui vous avez raison omg wouahhhh phénomènal 😱💖👍👏

    • @user-vd3fd8pr1v
      @user-vd3fd8pr1v 4 місяці тому +8

      absolutley. he is phenomenal

    • @krishnawidardjo5777
      @krishnawidardjo5777 3 місяці тому +3

      Yeah I never saw other version than this. Lucky me!

    • @lakrone1
      @lakrone1 3 місяці тому

      1000%

    • @kikodinhoalexandros2534
      @kikodinhoalexandros2534 3 місяці тому +6

      @@krishnawidardjo5777Stop spitting lies in broad daylight. You want to convince us that you’ve not heard the Rehana version?🤣 I bet it’s the Rehana version that led you to this Lmao🤣

  • @ingrid67
    @ingrid67 8 років тому +33

    What an awesome performance. I love this sound.

  • @richardshultis9626
    @richardshultis9626 2 роки тому +35

    This is the best version of this hauntingly beautiful song. The lyrics are clear, and there seems to be a very special passion in its delivery. Love to listen to this song. And now its stuck in my head for days.

    • @droidtvvlog8859
      @droidtvvlog8859 2 роки тому

      he wrote that song fyi

    • @TSeeley01
      @TSeeley01 Рік тому

      He feels it. Like knows what it means and what he’s saying. Cos he wrote it of course.

  • @lanararosen2928
    @lanararosen2928 6 місяців тому +5

    Best version - ever!

  • @danipetric5416
    @danipetric5416 4 роки тому +4

    Petra vs Vinko (The Voice Croatia) This version will not leave you indifferent. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @niknak410
    @niknak410 3 роки тому +12

    I had a feeling this version was gonna rock my world, and I was right.

  • @BeeeTooo2013
    @BeeeTooo2013 6 років тому +9

    this is deep … pure talent I love his voice so much

  • @wreck.create.MAK0
    @wreck.create.MAK0 2 роки тому +4

    Always amazes me The generosity and unselfishness it takes to give a song like this to another artist. Sure you made a lot of money either way but how do you performed it himself and recorded it he would’ve been a superstar it took a lot of grace to give it to someone else to make a hit

  • @i.am_me.5739
    @i.am_me.5739 4 роки тому +8

    His voice is soooooooo beautiful so is the song

  • @cheesefroozen92
    @cheesefroozen92 5 років тому +33

    Mikky’s hotness definitely peaked without his facial hair. I’m weak.

  • @AB-sd1pz
    @AB-sd1pz 5 років тому +8

    Just amazing, first time I've heard this song by Milky's Ekko version and finally emotions came to me. Wonderfull, magic.

  • @vithor23
    @vithor23 2 роки тому +6

    I really really love this version. Deep.

  • @kuroya113
    @kuroya113 5 років тому +21

    suddenly appear in my UA-cam Timeline ... what an awesome live vocal ♥️

  • @Exp.LJ1223
    @Exp.LJ1223 4 роки тому +7

    Most amazing mans voice I know of.

  • @NicolaMurdock
    @NicolaMurdock 4 роки тому +16

    Incredible,, such an incredible voice, absolutely love this!

  • @dorothyg3012
    @dorothyg3012 2 роки тому +9

    If someone sang that song to me like that, I would definitely STAY. Loved the duet with Rihanna and it was my favorite forever, but this is absolutely flawless.

  • @gengland8601
    @gengland8601 4 місяці тому +2

    I never knew he wrote this song. I absolutely 💯 freakin love ❤️ it. So romantic, heartwarming and grabs my emotions. Ooh la laa 🎉😮❤ 🥳 🦢 🩷🤍🩵🩷🤍🩵❌⭕️‼️

  • @mauisue
    @mauisue 5 років тому +7

    My heart aches every time I hear this song. So beautiful. Well done sir.

  • @LNClubsTheaters
    @LNClubsTheaters 10 років тому +12

    Wow Mikky's vocals sound amazing!

  • @littlebluedaewoo
    @littlebluedaewoo 2 роки тому +4

    Love that man's voice..

  • @elizabetharmstrong7730
    @elizabetharmstrong7730 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm totally blown away by his song ... omg !

  • @JJ-yr3tf
    @JJ-yr3tf 2 роки тому +5

    Wow what a fantastic voice and songwriter. Great song!

  • @LionelBrunet
    @LionelBrunet 5 місяців тому

    I felt this way once and now we have been together for almost 30 years. Love this song and this singer

  • @ralphier2248
    @ralphier2248 4 роки тому +4

    Breathtaking song, sounds better today than it did back in the day

  • @ajeshsoogrim6803
    @ajeshsoogrim6803 9 років тому +31

    love it.. this man is very talented

    • @joykelley9971
      @joykelley9971 7 років тому

      Beautiful!!!!!! A TRUE FAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ololkaba6383
    @ololkaba6383 3 роки тому +4

    I only heard of Ri's version w/ Mikky Ekko. After hearing this, this is definitely better! There's just that genuine emotion being conveyed and that grit! Damn!

  • @eduardogutierrez1950
    @eduardogutierrez1950 4 роки тому +3

    I was taking a nap and the strokes of the piano woke me up, the rest is history in my appreciation of a great song.

  • @nganbakhaidem3827
    @nganbakhaidem3827 11 місяців тому +5

    He put the emotions in his face 😢

  • @nazreen4508
    @nazreen4508 6 років тому +302

    His side profile. HOLY HELL what a beautiful man

  • @beateschubert2249
    @beateschubert2249 2 місяці тому +2

    Ich höre es mir immer und immer wieder an einfach fein und diese Stimmen passen wunderbar zusammen, Gänsehaut pur ❤❤

  • @eeshabhatkhande7502
    @eeshabhatkhande7502 4 роки тому +7

    I cant stop coming back to this videooooo🥺🥺😭♥️♥️

  • @blacksummerrain
    @blacksummerrain 6 років тому +8

    A great vocal talent. However, to have also co-written this song puts his talent at another level. Writing great songs ain't easy.

  • @pattyjs43
    @pattyjs43 2 роки тому +5

    Love his voice

  • @redrocks8078
    @redrocks8078 3 роки тому +7

    I’m all about good “live” performances & this is definitely one of them!! 💯

  • @jade_pixie
    @jade_pixie 3 роки тому +3

    This song, the lyrics, instrumentals and his voice hots you right in the soul

  • @ratnamoedya
    @ratnamoedya 5 років тому +6

    'funny you're the broken one but i'm the only one who needed saving 'cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving'

  • @pegitamg9716
    @pegitamg9716 5 років тому +6

    I love his voice! He really sings the hell out of this song. Gonna download some of this other videos now. Bye!

  • @dianeyoumans5712
    @dianeyoumans5712 6 місяців тому +1

    Absolute Perfection from
    Mikky

  • @lindydepue9035
    @lindydepue9035 2 роки тому +6

    Truly outstanding!

  • @RitaSeaman-ic9pe
    @RitaSeaman-ic9pe 9 місяців тому +1

    Love this guy.dont know him but really love the way he sings.clear with feelings

  • @kadisupertube2810
    @kadisupertube2810 11 місяців тому +59

    2024 here 😄

  • @severinedegransart7180
    @severinedegransart7180 11 місяців тому +2

    Artiste avec une voix qui vient de je ne sais où… Juste un univers à part , une voix à part , un être qui chante comme si c’était la dernière fois/ avec son âme. Que c’est doux pour les oreilles, pour le cœur. Merci Mikky Ekko 😂

  • @kennethalvaro5114
    @kennethalvaro5114 4 роки тому +3

    That black and white. PERFECTION!

  • @user-vv7og1gt7t
    @user-vv7og1gt7t 6 місяців тому

    Kudos to Mikky Ekko for the way he sings this. Great vocals. ❤

  • @yarabone8966
    @yarabone8966 5 років тому +3

    He really sound like this live! Amazing

  • @luisapontonutti5185
    @luisapontonutti5185 3 роки тому +2

    Meravigliosa!!!!!!!!!!!! Non ho parole!!!!!!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕...e lui, poi.......!!!!!!💖

  • @momlife283
    @momlife283 2 роки тому +9

    The part from 2:26 to 2:32 is just absolutely amazing!

  • @arianaperaza2142
    @arianaperaza2142 6 років тому +8

    this man is beautiful

  • @Jer0meskee24
    @Jer0meskee24 3 роки тому +3

    Love this version

  • @epiphannytaylor3211
    @epiphannytaylor3211 8 років тому +20

    Those ooohs are beautiful

  • @Malasana
    @Malasana 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow,das hätte ich gerne live gehort! Mindblowing!

  • @mosanreveuseon3147
    @mosanreveuseon3147 Рік тому +6

    Please he is so good 😭🥺

  • @BlackMakwa
    @BlackMakwa 7 років тому +4

    Absolutely Beautiful * Simply Heaven * Love his voice * It just crawls right in ya, right to the Soul

  • @kethsharakhlok1976
    @kethsharakhlok1976 2 роки тому +2

    A good dramatic song of American deep south's talented voice from this young man.