I Can't Stand It
Eric Clapton
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You've been told, so maybe it's time that you learned You've been sold, maybe it's time that you earned I can't stand it You're fooling around, I can't stand it You're running around, I can't stand it You're fooling around with my heart I'll explain, Ifeel like i'm being used Make it plain, so you don't get confused I can't stand it You're fooling around, I can't stand it You're running around, I can't stand it You're fooling around with my heart I can't stand it You're running around, I can't stand it You're fooling around, I can't stand it You're playing around with my heart It's time, time for me to let you know Ain't no crime, no crime to let your feelings show I can't stand it You're fooling around, I can't stand it You're playing around, I can't stand it You're fooling around I can't stand it You're running around, I can't stand it You're playing around, I can't stand it You're fooling around I can't stand it You're running around, I can't stand it You're running around, I can't stand it Running around, I can't stand it You're fooling around I can't stand it Playing around, I can't stand it You're fooling around with my heart You're fooling around with my heart My heart Running around Fooling around with my heart Fooling around, I can't stand it Running around, I can't stand it Fooling around I can't stand it Fooling around I can't stand it Fooling around I can't stand it Running around I can't stand it Fooling around I can't stand it Running around Running around Running around Running around Running around
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Written by: ERIC PATRICK CLAPTON
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10 facts about this song
Song Artist"I Can't Stand It" is a song by British musician Eric Clapton. Clapton is renowned as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, and he has had an immensely successful career both as a solo artist and as a part of several famous bands.
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Released DateThe song was released in 1981, as part of Eric Clapton's album "Another Ticket".
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Record Label"I Can't Stand It" was released under RSO Records, the label under which Clapton released many of his best-known works.
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Chart PerformanceIt did exceptionally well on the charts. The song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Clapton's most successful songs.
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GenreThis song has been classified under the genres of Rock, Blues-Rock, and Reggae. This mix of styles showcases Clapton's broad musical range.
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Song CompositionThe song is recognized for its catchy rhythm and for Clapton's skillful guitar work. Like much of Clapton's music, "I Can't Stand It" features a blend of rock and blues influences.
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Song Meaning"I Can't Stand It" is generally interpreted as a song about a broken relationship and the frustration that goes along with it, a somewhat common theme in Clapton's music.
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InfluenceThe song notably features a reggae rhythm, a musical style Clapton was known to incorporate in some of his works after being influenced by his close friend and famous reggae artist, Bob Marley.
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Live PerformancesAlthough "I Can't Stand It" was a significant hit, it has rarely been included in Clapton's setlists for live performances in the years following its release. This is likely due to Clapton's extensive catalogue of hits from which to choose.
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Backing BandThe album "Another Ticket", which includes "I Can't Stand It", marked the debut of Clapton's new backing band that included Gary Brooker, Albert Lee, Henry Spinetti, and Dave Markee.
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