About the song
“I Can’t Stop Loving You” is a timeless country music classic that has been covered by numerous artists across various genres. The song was first recorded by Don Gibson in 1957, but it was Ray Charles’ 1962 version that brought it to the mainstream. Charles’ rendition, featured on his album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and stayed there for five weeks. The song also topped the U.S. R&B and adult contemporary charts, solidifying its place as a country music staple.
Since Charles’ iconic version, “I Can’t Stop Loving You” has been recorded by a wide range of artists, including country music legends like Kitty Wells, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Tillotson. The song has also been covered by rock and pop icons like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Van Morrison. In addition to its numerous chart-topping versions, the song has been featured in various films, including the 2006 film Metropolis, where it plays during a pivotal scene.
The song’s enduring popularity can be attributed to its timeless melody and heartfelt lyrics, which speak to the universal human experience of love and longing. Whether performed by a country crooner or a rock icon, “I Can’t Stop Loving You” remains a beloved classic that continues to captivate audiences to this day. With its rich history and diverse range of covers, “I Can’t Stop Loving You” is a testament to the power of music to transcend genres and generations.
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Lyrics
I’ve made up my mind
To live in memories of the lonesome times
(I can’t stop wanting you)
It’s useless to say
So I’ll just live my life in dreams of yesterday (dreams of yesterday)
Those happy hours that we once knew
Tho’ long ago, they still make me blue
They say that time heals a broken heart
But time has stood still since we’ve been apart
I’ve made up my mind
To live in memories of the lonesome times
(I can’t stop wanting you)
It’s useless to say
So I’ll just live my life in dreams of yesterday
those happy hours
(That we once knew) that we once knew
(Tho’ long ago) tho’ long ago, (still make me blue) still make me blue
(They say that time) they say that time
(Heals a broken heart) heals a broken heart
(But time has stood still) time has stood still
(Since we’ve been apart) since we’ve been apart
I said I’ve made up my mind
To live in memories of the lonesome times
Sing the song, children
(I can’t stop wanting you)
It’s useless to say
So I’ll just live my life of dreams of yesterday (of yesterday)