
The song was written by Smith, James Napier, and William Phillips, with the late Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne later receiving co-writer credits due to the song's noted melodic similarity to Petty's single "I Won't Back Down". "Stay with Me" is a gospel-inspired ballad that details the protagonist pleading with their one-night stand not to leave them. It was released in the United States on 14 April 2014 and in the United Kingdom on. And because we love a good fashion moment, don't forget to don your best Pride apparel (and your most colorful rainbow makeup) while you do."Stay with Me" is a song by English singer Sam Smith from their debut studio album In the Lonely Hour (2014). So press play and let your rainbow flag fly. Regardless of your particular taste, there's bound to be something here that will get your toes tapping.

Each of these songs captures the spirit and strength of the community in all its gorgeous diversity. And one of the best ways to celebrate Pride is through music - even if you don't have a celebratory bash planned.

Most of us already know how important the arts are to the LGBTQ+ community, whether that's watching the best LGBTQ movies or reading great books by LGBTQ authors. That's why we've put together a list of songs - including plenty by queer artists - that celebrate that love is love, ranging from classic hits to more recent tracks by today's most powerful voices in music.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to craft the kind of playlist that will keep the party going long after last call. You've got to choose the right songs to fit the mood, including the best heart-stopping LGBTQ+ anthems and Pride songs that will get the dance party started, the scream-along favorites that will set the mood for the rest of the day (or night) and if the vibes are right, maybe a few slow jams to take things down a notch. Other than the invite list, creating the perfect playlist for a Pride Month get-together might be the most important task on your to-do list.
