I Can't Stay Mad at You

Skeeter Davis

About I Can't Stay Mad at You

"I Can't Stay Mad at You" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was originally recorded by American country artist Skeeter Davis, becoming her second top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. "I Can't Stay Mad at You" followed on the popular success of Davis' earlier 1963 crossover hit "The End of the World". The song was one of the first Goffin-King compositions to be recorded by a country music performer.


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1997
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I can't stay mad at you

You can make me cry
You can break my heart
But I'll never say we're through
Even when I cry, I can't stay mad at you

You can run around
You can tell me lies
But there's nothing I can do
I'll never say goodbye 
Cause I can't stay mad at you

I got mad at you last night
When you were holding another girl tight
But when I thought of all your charms
I bounced back in to your arms

One thing you'll know for sure
I won't be the one to fall in love with someone new
I'll love you til I die
And I can't stay mad at you

I bounced right back into your arms

One thing you'll know for sure
I won't be the one to fall in love with someone new
I'll love you til I die
And I can't stay mad at you

You got me where you want me

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Skeeter Davis

Mary Frances Penick (December 30, 1931 – September 19, 2004), better known as Skeeter Davis, was an American country music singer best known for crossover pop music songs of the early 1960s. She started out as part of The Davis Sisters as a teenager in the late 1940s, eventually landing on RCA Victor. In the late '50s, she became a solo star. Her best-known hit was the pop classic "The End of the World" in 1963. more »

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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN

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11 facts about this song

Song Title and Singer
"I Can't Stay Mad at You" is a soulful pop country track performed by American singer Skeeter Davis.
Released Date
This single was released in 1963 as one of Davis' early hits.
Ranking Success
The song was successful commercially, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the highest-charting pop hit in Davis' career.
Song Genre
It combined gentle country-pop with a wall-of-sound touch, although Davis was primarily a country singer.
Production Collaborators
"I Can't Stay Mad at You" was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, famous songwriters who crafted multiple hits for artists during the '60s.
Album Info
The song is included in Davis' third studio album named "Let Me Get Close to You," which was released in 1964.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "I Can't Stay Mad at You" in the years since its initial release, proving its enduring popularity.
Goffin-King Magic
This was one of the few country songs written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King.
Production Style
It was produced in the style of the Brill Building, which was a hit factory of pop music where Carole King and Gerry Goffin worked.
Breakthrough Hit
Skeeter Davis had been recording for nearly a decade by the time "I Can't Stay Mad at You" became a hit, and the song helped her breakthrough into the mainstream pop market.
Personal Life
At the time of filming the song's promotional film, Skeeter Davis was recovering from a car crash and still wore neck braces. Despite the physical discomfort, Davis still delivered a memorable performance.

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