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"Stay the Same" is the debut solo single by American singer Joey McIntyre, 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 RIAA. The song is McIntyre's most successful single.

"Stay the Same"
Single by Joey McIntyre
from the album Stay the Same
B-side	"Couldn't Stay Away from Your Love" (Excerpt) "The Way" (Excerpt) "I Can't Do It Without You" (Excerpt)
Released	March 16, 1999[1]
Recorded	1998
Genre	Pop
Length	3:48
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Joey McIntyre Joseph Carrier[2]
Producer(s)	Dan Shea Joe Carrier Walter Afanasieff[2]
Joey McIntyre singles chronology
"Stay the Same" (1999) "I Love You Came Too Late" (1999)

Music video

Directed by Rocky Schenck, 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 Silver Lake and Echo Park in Downtown Los Angeles, 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-single[3]

1. "Stay the Same" - 3:48
2. "Stay the Same" (Tony Moran Radio Remix) - 4:39
3. "Stay the Same" (Tony Moran Extended Club Remix)- 9:38
4. "Stay the Same" (Tony Moran Extended Club Remix Instrumental) - 9:41

European CD Single[3]

1. "Stay the Same" - 3:48
2. "Stay the Same" (Tony Moran Radio Remix) - 4:34

US CD & Cassette Single [3]

1. "Stay the Same" - 3:48
2. "Couldn't Stay Away From Your Love" (Excerpt) - 1:12
3. "The Way" (Excerpt) - 1:11
4. "I Can't Do It Without You" (Excerpt) - 1:16

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (1999)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[4]	31
Germany (Official German Charts)[5]	63
US Billboard Hot 100[6]	10
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[7]	19

End of year charts

End of year chart (1999)	Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[8]	92

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9]	Gold	600,000[10]

References

External links

• Music video on YouTube

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