: The recording featured notable musicians including Orr's Cars bandmate Elliot Easton on guitar, Michael Landau on guitar, and co-producer Larry Klein on keyboards.
"Stay the Night" became Orr's only solo Top 40 hit in the United States, peaking in early 1987. : Peaked at #24 . Adult Contemporary : Reached #2 . Album Rock Tracks : Peaked at #6 . Billboard 200 : The parent album, The Lace , reached #86 . Music Video and Legacy
: Critics describe the song as a blend of Adult Oriented Rock (AOR) and New Wave , heavily driven by 1980s synth-pop elements.
The official music video, released in late 1986, was a staple of 's heavy rotation. It features the sleek, cinematic aesthetic typical of the era, complementing the song's "night drive" atmosphere. Stay the Night - Benjamin Orr ( The Lace ) 1986 - Facebook