I Can’t Stop Loving You – Elvis Presley – 1969

About The Song

“I Can’t Stop Loving You” is a poignant ballad that expresses the pain and heartache of unrequited love. It features soulful and emotive vocals, capturing the essence of the enduring theme of lost love.

Five Facts about “I Can’t Stop Loving You” (Original Recording – 1957):

1. Original Version: The song was written and originally recorded by country artist Don Gibson in 1957. Don Gibson’s version became a massive hit in the country genre, topping the charts and earning widespread acclaim.
2. Ray Charles’ Cover: One of the most well-known renditions of “I Can’t Stop Loving You” is by Ray Charles in 1962. His soulful interpretation brought the song to a broader audience, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
3. Elvis’s Interpretation: While Elvis Presley did not record a studio version of the song in 1969, he performed it in live shows throughout his career. His live performances of “I Can’t Stop Loving You” showcased his powerful vocal delivery and emotional depth.
4. Grammy Success: Ray Charles’s rendition of “I Can’t Stop Loving You” earned him two Grammy Awards in 1963—for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording and Best Male Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance.
5. Cross-Genre Appeal: The song’s cross-genre success, moving from country to soul with Ray Charles’s version, demonstrates its universal themes and enduring appeal. It has been covered by various artists over the years, contributing to its status as a classic in American popular music.

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Lyrics

Let’s do uh, Can’t Stop Loving You
Let’s just put that out next fellas, okay?
Boy, i tell you it gets dry up here man
It’s like Bob Dylan sat in my mouth
Something in the way she moves
Everybody ready?
Hmm, I’m not, I’m not
Okay

Well, I can’t stop loving you
I said I’ve made up, made up, my mind
To live in memory
Of such an lone-, lonely time

And I can’t stop wanting you
I said It’s useless to say, yes I did
So I’ll just live my life
In dreams of yesterday
Those happy hours
Yeah, that we once knew
They so long ago
They still make me blue
They say that time
It heals a broken heart, oh yes it does now
But time has stood still
Since we’ve been apart

And I can’t stop loving you
Said I’ve made up, made up, my mind
To live in memory
Of such a lone-lone
And I can’t stop wanting you
I said it’s useless-useless to say, yes I did
So I’ll just live my life
In dreams of yeste–terday