I Can't Stop Loving You

One of the most remembered song of all times is “I Can’t Stop Loving You” which was written and composed by country singer, songwriter and musician Don Gibson back in 1957 (in BOX). Don knew he had something special the day he composed this song together with “Oh Lonesome Me”, both in one afternoon. What a talented musician he was, two great songs in a day. Don is known as “the sad poet” because of all the sad songs that he wrote. Poor guy, probably he was a sentimental person or maybe he was lonely. Anyway, whatever the reason(s) we thank him for his songs and memories. He is also the first artist to record this song and subsequently follow up by more than 700 other versions by various artists.

The most notably version was by the legendary Ray Charles back in 1962. Frankly, I enjoyed Ray’s version of this song, but the power version by Elvis was so life-full and upbeat. I prefer Elvis. It has been almost 50 years now since this song was first sang by Don and recently, Martina McBride and friends performed the song in Charles’s style, but I feel she made it her own. Anyway, judge it for you own, which version deserved to be the best. I included some below. For me, ELVIS!