Stay With Me

The Zoo Crew is spinning the soulful track "Stay With Me" by The Temperance Movement, featured on their 2022 album Caught on Stage: Live & Acoustic. This rendition, recorded during a Planet Rock Session, is a cover of the classic hit originally written by Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood of The Faces, showcasing the band’s ability to infuse their bluesy, raw energy into a timeless rock anthem. The performance captures the band’s knack for delivering electrifying live shows, with frontman Phil Campbell’s gritty vocals and the band’s tight instrumentation creating a rousing atmosphere. According to a post on their official Facebook page from January 2022, the band highlighted this track as a fan favorite from the album, noting how the intimate setting of the session allowed them to connect deeply with the song’s emotional core. Fans on the TTM Family Facebook group echoed this sentiment, with one member sharing a story about hearing the track live at a 2019 gig, describing it as “a moment where the crowd sang louder than Phil, pure magic.”

Delving into the trivia behind "Stay With Me," the song’s inclusion on Caught on Stage: Live & Acoustic was a deliberate nod to the band’s influences, as they often cite The Faces and The Rolling Stones as inspirations. In a 2021 interview with Rockposer, guitarist Paul Sayer revealed that choosing to cover this song was a spontaneous decision during a radio session, sparked by a casual jam that felt “too good not to record.” The album itself, as detailed in a band Instagram post, was compiled from various live performances, radio sessions, and rehearsal recordings, with "Stay With Me" standing out for its raw, unpolished vibe. The band’s X account shared a behind-the-scenes clip of the Planet Rock Session, showing the band laughing and improvising, which gave fans a glimpse into the laid-back yet passionate approach they brought to the track. Fan websites like The Temperance Movement Fandom page note that this cover often gets requests at live shows, with Zoo Freaks likely among those chanting for it during the band’s acoustic sets.

The Temperance Movement began their journey in 2011 in London, though their sound carries the soul of classic rock from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Fronted by Glasgow-born vocalist Phil Campbell, the band was formed alongside guitarists Luke Potashnick and Paul Sayer, with bassist Nick Fyffe (formerly of Jamiroquai) and Australian drummer Damon Wilson rounding out the lineup. According to their bio on AllMusic, the group came together through a shared love of blues, rock, and soul, with Campbell’s distinctive voice drawing comparisons to Paul Rodgers of Free. Their early days were spent grinding it out in London pubs, building a loyal following through relentless gigging. The release of their 2012 Pride EP marked their first major step, followed by their self-titled debut album in 2013, which cracked the UK Top 20. The band’s big break came when Mick Jagger handpicked them to support The Rolling Stones in 2014, a testament to their retro-inspired yet fresh sound, as noted in a Tinnitist review.

The band’s rise continued with their 2016 album White Bear and 2018’s A Deeper Cut, the latter hitting #6 on the UK charts. Despite their success, the band remains grounded, often engaging with fans through social media and intimate live shows. You can follow their updates on Facebook, Instagram, and X, where they share tour announcements, throwback photos, and snippets of new music. Fans have created spaces like the TTM Family Facebook group, a vibrant community where Zoo Freaks and others swap concert stories, trade merch, and discuss tracks like "Stay With Me." The Fandom page also serves as a hub for diehards, offering detailed discographies and trivia. Though currently on a hiatus, as mentioned in a 2022 Rock Metal Mag article, The Temperance Movement continues to inspire with their authentic, heart-on-sleeve rock ‘n’ roll.