Don't Go Away (Fun Factory song)

"Don't Go Away" is a song by German Eurodance 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.^[1] Additionally, it was a top 40 hit in Austria (31) and Germany (37). Outside Europe, "Don't Go Away" reached number 93 on the Billboard 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.

"Don't Go Away"
Single by Fun Factory
from the album Fun-Tastic
Released	11 April 1996
Genre	Eurodance pop rap reggae fusion
Length	3:28
Label	Attic Curb Records Edel Form Records Regular Records Scorpio Music Victor What's Music
Songwriter(s)	Bülent Aris Toni Cottura Rodney Hardison
Producer(s)	Team 33
Fun Factory singles chronology
"Do Wah Diddy" (1996) "Don't Go Away" (1996) "I Love You" (1996)
Music video
"Don't Go Away" on YouTube

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".^[2] A reviewer from British magazine Music Week 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."^[3]

Track listing

• 12" single, France (1996)

1. "Don't Go Away" (Real House Walk) — 4:41
2. "Don't Go Away" (Funky Dub Walk) — 4:55
3. "Don't Go Away" (Extended Walk) — 4:55
4. "Fun Factory's Break" — 4:31

• CD single, US (1996)

1. "Don't Go Away"
2. "Do Wah Diddy Diddy"

• CD maxi, Germany (1996)

1. "Don't Go Away" (Radio Walk) — 3:28
2. "Don't Go Away" (Extended Walk) — 4:55
3. "Don't Go Away" (Funky Dub Walk) — 4:55
4. "Don't Go Away" (Real House Walk) — 4:41
5. "Fun Factory's Break" — 4:31

Charts

Chart (1996)	Peak position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4]	31
Germany (GfK)[5]	37
Spain (AFYVE)	6
UK Singles (OCC)	183
US Billboard Hot 100[6]	93