Can't Stop Lovin' You

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About Can't Stop Lovin' You

"Can't Stop Lovin' You" is a song by American hard rock band Van Halen. It was released in 1995 as the third single from their tenth album Balance. The song emerged after producer Bruce Fairbairn asked for a more pop-oriented song. Instead of searching for his archives, Eddie Van Halen decided to write new music from scratch. The song was written by all members of Van Halen and is about everlasting love and friendship. The song pays homage to Ray Charles' song "I Can't Stop Loving You", particularly in the line where Sammy Hagar sings "Hey Ray, what you said is true. .." The song was Van Halen's most successful single from Balance in the United States, being the only single which reached the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 30. This would be Van Halen's last song to reach the Top 40 in the United States. The song also reached number three on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart and number 33 on the UK Singles Chart. 


Year:
1996
4:06
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There's a time and place for everything
For everyone
We can push with all our might
But nothin's gonna come
Oh no, nothin's gonna change
And if I asked you not to try
Oh, could you let it be

I wanna hold you and say
We can't throw this all away
Tell me you won't go, you won't go, do you
Have to hear me say
I can't stop lovin' you
And no matter what I say or do
You know my heart is true, oh
I can't stop lovin' you

You can change your friends
Your place in life
You can change your mind
We can change the things we say
And do anytime
Oh no, but I think you'll find
That when you look inside your heart
Oh baby, I'll be there, yeah

Hold on
I'm holding on
Baby, just come on, come on, come on
I just wanna hear you say
I can't stop lovin' you
And no matter what you say or do
You know my heart is true, oh
I can't stop lovin' you
Oh, I'm so twisted and tied
And all I remember 
Was how hard we tried
Only to surrender

And when it's over 
I know how it's gonna be
And true love will never die
Oh, not fade away
And I can't stop lovin' you
No matter what I say or do
You know my heart is true, oh
I can't stop lovin' you
And I know what I got to do
Hey Ray, what you said is true
Oh, I can't stop lovin' you, oh
Oh, I can't stop lovin' you

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Van Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Its 1978 debut album, Van Halen—featuring guitarist Eddie Van Halen, vocalist David Lee Roth, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony—is widely considered to be among the most "original" and "revolutionary" albums to "change rock and roll." more »

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Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
Van Halen, the band that produced the song "Can't Stop Lovin' You," is an American rock band that was formed in Pasadena, California, in 1974.
Release Date
The song "Can't Stop Lovin' You" was released in 1995 as one of the singles from the band's tenth studio album "Balance."
Performance on Music Charts
Upon its release, the song was successful on the Billboard charts. It reached the number one spot on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and was ranked 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Involved Band Members
The song features Sammy Hagar on lead vocals. The other involved band members were Eddie Van Halen on guitars, Alex Van Halen on drums, and Michael Anthony on bass guitar.
Music Video
The music video for “Can't Stop Lovin' You” was shot in black and white and features the band performing the song in an empty warehouse.
Lyric Content
The lyrics of the song depict a man who, despite facing many difficulties in his relationship, cannot stop loving his woman.
Production Details
"Can't Stop Lovin' You" was produced by Bruce Fairbairn, who had also worked with other famous rock bands such as Aerosmith and Bon Jovi.
Band Controversy
The song originated during a period of controversy within the band. It was the last album before the departure of Sammy Hagar as the lead vocalist.
Reception
The song received a mixed reception from critics. Some praised it for its catchy chorus and emotional lyrics while others criticized it for being too mainstream and lacking the typical Van Halen rock style. Despite the mixed opinions, "Can't Stop Lovin' You" still remains one of the most well-known songs by Van Halen.
Commercial Success
"Can't Stop Lovin' You" was a commercial success for Van Halen. The album "Balance" sold over three million copies, and the song has been played millions of times on various music platforms.

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