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Don't Go Away (Fun Factory song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Don't Go Away
| cover = Fun_Factory-Don't_Go_Away.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Fun Factory
| album = Fun-Tastic
| released = 11 April 1996
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = *Eurodance
*pop rap
*reggae fusion
| length = 3:28
| label = *Attic
*Curb Records
*Edel
*Form Records
*Regular Records
*Scorpio Music
*Victor
*What's Music
| writer = *Blent Aris
*Toni Cottura
*Rodney Hardison
| producer = Team 33
| prev_title = Do Wah Diddy
| prev_year = 1996
| next_title = I Love You
| next_year = 1996
| misc =
}}
"'Don't Go Away'" is a Eurodance song by German band Fun Factory, released as the fourth single from their second album, 'Fun-Tastic' (1995). It was a success in Spain, peaking at number six. Additionally, it peaked at number 31 in Austria and number 37 in Germany. Outside Europe, it reached number 93 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart in the US.
Critical reception
Larry Flick from 'Billboard' described the song as "a reggae-splashed ditty", comparing it to Ace of Base's 1992 hit "All That She Wants". He added that the key difference is "the use of throaty male rapping, as well as a slew of versions that tip-toe through jeep-funk and house grooves". A reviewer from British magazine 'Music Week' rated it three out of five, writing, "Jolly reggae'n rap from the band who sell in huge quantities on the Continent, but have yet to make an impact here."
Music video
A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by V. Hannwacker & M. Rosenmller. It features the band performing at a party on the beach. The video was later published on Fun Factory's official YouTube channel in August 2015. It has amassed more than 1 million views as of September 2021.
Track listing
* '12" single, France (1996)'
#"Don't Go Away" (Real House Walk) 4:41
#"Don't Go Away" (Funky Dub Walk) 4:55
#"Don't Go Away" (Extended Walk) 4:55
#"Fun Factory's Break" 4:31
* 'CD single, US (1996)'
#"Don't Go Away"
#"Do Wah Diddy Diddy"
* 'CD maxi, Germany (1996)'
#"Don't Go Away" (Radio Walk) 3:28
#"Don't Go Away" (Extended Walk) 4:55
#"Don't Go Away" (Funky Dub Walk) 4:55
#"Don't Go Away" (Real House Walk) 4:41
#"Fun Factory's Break" 4:31
Charts
References
Category:1996 singles
Category:1996 songs
Category:Fun Factory (band) songs
Category:English-language German songs
Category:Songs written by Toni Cottura
Category:Songs written by Blent Aris
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