I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)

Leo Sayer

About I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)

"I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)" is a song written by Billy Nicholls and first released by Leo Sayer from his 1978 self-titled album on the Chrysalis label. It reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and was classified silver. An American Southern rock group, the Outlaws, recorded "I Can't Stop Loving You" on their 1980 release Ghost Riders. In 2002, Phil Collins also covered the song, as "Can't Stop Loving You". His version reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. For other versions of the song, see section below. 


Year:
2003
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So you're leaving 
In the morning 
On the early train 
I could say everything's alright 
I could pretend and say good bye 

Got your ticket 
Got your suitcase 
Got your leaving smile 
I could say that's the way it goes 
I could pretend and you won't know 
That I was lying 

'Cause I can't stop loving you 
I can't stop loving you 
No, I can't stop loving you 
Though I try 

Took a taxi 
To the station 
Not a word was said 
I saw you walk across the road 
Maybe the last time, I don't know 

Feeling humble 
I heard a rumble 
On the railway track 
And when I hear the whistle blow 
I walk away and you don't know 
That I was lying 

'Cause I can't stop loving you 
No, I can't stop loving you 
I can't stop loving you 
Though I try 

'Cause I can't stop loving you 
I can't stop loving you 
No, I can't stop loving you 
Though I try

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Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer (born Gerard Hugh Sayer on 21 May 1948) is a British singer-songwriter, musician, and entertainer whose singing career has spanned four decades. Sayer became a naturalised Australian citizen in 2009. Sayer was a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. His first seven hit singles in the United Kingdom all reached the Top 10 – a feat first registered by his one-time manager, Adam Faith. more »

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Written by: Billy Nicholls

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11 facts about this song

I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)" Artist
Despite being released by two distinct artists, "Leo Sayer" and "The Outlaws," the song "I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)" is universally recognized.
From the Album 'LeoSayer'
This song was first released in 1978 by Leo Sayer, an English pop musician, as part of his self-titled album.
Billboard Rank
In the U.S, Leo Sayer's version of the song hit number six on the Adult contemporary chart and was also a top 10 hit in the UK.
Written by Billy Nicholls
The song "I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)" was written by Billy Nicholls, who was a music director for the Who’s Track Records.
The Outlaws Version
The American southern rock/country rock band "The Outlaws" also covered the same song in 1980.
From the Album 'Ghost Riders'
When The Outlaws covered it, the song became part of their album 'Ghost Riders.'
Moderate Success
The Outlaws version only had moderate success, reaching number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
Notable Cover Versions
Besides Leo Sayer and The Outlaws, the song has also been covered by artists like Phil Collins and Richard Marx.
Phil Collins Version
In 2002, Phil Collins covered "I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)" on his album 'Testify.' His version was able to reach number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
Theme of the Song
The song is about unrequited love and the inability to move on from a romantic relationship which adds to its universal appeal.
Remembered For Emotional Richness
Over the decades, "I Can't Stop Loving You (Though I Try)" has been remembered for its emotional depth, capturing the heartbreak and struggle of trying to let go of a loved one.

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