"Don't Go Away" is a song by German

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band Fun Factory, released in April 1996 by various labels as the fourth single from the band's second album, '' Fun-Tastic'' (1995). The song is written by Bülent Aris, Toni Cottura and Rodney Hardison, and was a success especially in Spain, peaking at number six. Additionally, it was a top 40 hit in Austria (31) and Germany (37). Outside Europe, "Don't Go Away" reached number 93 on the ''

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'' Hot 100 chart in the US. Its accompanying music video was directed by V. Hannwacker & M. Rosenmüller, featuring the band performing at a party on the beach.

Critical reception

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'' described the song as "a

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-splashed ditty", comparing it to Ace of Base's 1992 hit "

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". 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

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grooves". A reviewer from British magazine ''

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'' gave 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."

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

1996 singles 1996 songs Fun Factory (band) songs English-language German songs Songs written by Toni Cottura Songs written by Bülent Aris {{1990s-song-stub