I've been listening to his songs for a few weeks now and he was really talented. Although I adore Ray Charles version of this...this is quite different and I dig it!
Ray Charles had the biggest hit, however, Don Gibson, {who wrote this and many other great songs} also does a brill version. Still I have to agree with "palledrengens" Even though Don Gibson is one of my all time favourite singer/songwriters. Gentleman Jim Reeves,version, the singer with the "velvet voice" has got to be the greatest, EVER....
This is not Don Gibson's original 1958 hit single version, which was much better, IMHO. This is the man who wrote this great song, and as much as I love Don Gibson's talents, I think Ray Charles's 1962 monster hit version of this song is one of the greatest records ever made.
This man was great! This song, that he wrote, was written in a trailer park in Knoxville, TN. It is the most recorded country music song of all time. Don Gibson lived through alot of heartache and wrote about it. He is and was amazing!
I Can't Stop Loving You is one great song. From what I understand, Don Gibson wrote this song, in a trailer in Oklahoma in 1957. He was one great songwriter.
So Beautiful its a shame that every JACKASS that can BRAY take your song and got more hits esp the one with a half Mil Anyhow some of us know better DON only Marty Robbins Comp Hes 1 UR 2
The album also features the fabulous guitar of Harold Bradley, among others. Lots of three-part guitar harmony, as popularized by Jerry Reed and others.
I actually bought this album (on vinyl) when it was first realeased around 1962 (in the U.K.), though a bit disappointed (at the time)that some tracks were re-recordings, they definitely stand up as excellent recordings in their own right.
Please post some more tracks as my vinyl copy is a bit scratched!
bankerbertha: it's true that many were re-recordings, but i love the acoustic treatment he gave his old standards on this album. and i'll gladly put up more--which ones are your favorites?
@right2mike 2 years later, and I reply! I noticed you uploaded Oh Such a Stranger (another goodie). Thank you. As far as I'm concerned you can upload the whole album!
I really like this man..
I've been listening to his songs for a few weeks now and he was really talented. Although I adore Ray Charles version of this...this is quite different and I dig it!
racourdav 1 month ago
When you love a song as much as you love "I can't stop loving you" you now can look all over YOUTUBE for the best version. I just found it.
Appleholic1 2 months ago
Saw Don in London England he was one of the greates song writer every and a great singer
haverstock1888 2 months ago
Ein wunderschöne Lied -er kann so schön siengen -genze Haut-.danke für laden mit LG.
luna12351 4 months ago
@gone, please remember the quotes around the "Gentleman". The sidemen he repeatedly drove away hung it on his name with irony and sarcasm.
SteelguitarLane 5 months ago
and Don makes the lyrics make sense. The Ray Charles "of" (the whole lonesome time) may scan better, but it don't belong.
SteelguitarLane 5 months ago
Roy Orbison also does a great version. With a wonderful last line.
besserwisser69 5 months ago
Ray Charles had the biggest hit, however, Don Gibson, {who wrote this and many other great songs} also does a brill version. Still I have to agree with "palledrengens" Even though Don Gibson is one of my all time favourite singer/songwriters. Gentleman Jim Reeves,version, the singer with the "velvet voice" has got to be the greatest, EVER....
goneoverboard2 7 months ago
No matter who wrote it, nobody does it more smooth than the velvet voice himself mr Jim Reeves.....!
palledrengens 8 months ago
beautiful.
RobDiaz97 9 months ago
do you have the song it's a long long way to georgia by don gibson?
stangrub1 9 months ago
R.I.P Auntie Shirley. This song will always remind me of you and Uncle Cecil. I hope you're together again, love you <3
arrieissocoollike 9 months ago
Brings out good memories of my own dad. He did love good radio and so do I.
dlc440 10 months ago
Ray Charles, Connie Francis, and others covered this record. But Don Gibson sang it the way the heart wanted to hear it.
gdl0748 11 months ago
Now this is a true country song. It has that "homely" feeling.
TickleMeEmo99 1 year ago
Don Gibson wrote this, and the way he does it is the BEST!!!
affabledj 1 year ago
What an awesome singer.....been a big fan for many many years.
bazthehandyman 1 year ago
Wow. This is amazing.
Rogermiler 1 year ago
this are still being played here in my country every sunday ...i think i grew up hearing this song
mizwyn 1 year ago
This is no his (Don Gibson) original version, shame on you right2mike
harfuch1 1 year ago
Why can't I find "A Legend in my Time" by Don Gibson on YouTube? the ones I find are covers and they SUCK.
SpeedyNeutrino43 1 year ago
This song is fantastic
TheMetalroby1997 1 year ago
This is not Don Gibson's original 1958 hit single version, which was much better, IMHO. This is the man who wrote this great song, and as much as I love Don Gibson's talents, I think Ray Charles's 1962 monster hit version of this song is one of the greatest records ever made.
auburndalezz 1 year ago
LUV THIS MAN AND HIS MUSIC.THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG BY
BORN2SHOP4U 1 year ago
ONe of the best versions of the song.
nancyfloressantos 1 year ago
Don said he wrote this song and "OH LONESOME ME", the same day in a trailer
park off Clinton Highway in Knoxville, Tennessee. Whatever, both are great
songs with many covers by other artist. Thanks for sharin'.
johnmorris008 1 year ago
holy crap. i heard this same version on the radio this morning.
SeaDollarsBertram 1 year ago 2
This man was great! This song, that he wrote, was written in a trailer park in Knoxville, TN. It is the most recorded country music song of all time. Don Gibson lived through alot of heartache and wrote about it. He is and was amazing!
ronniemiller1 1 year ago 2
My favourite version.x
paulmccartney7ElvisP 1 year ago
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I can´t stop loving you ray charles cover carlos
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CARLOS36325 1 year ago
tradotta anche in italiano cantata da jon foster col titolo "se devo vivere" preferisco questa versione originale
4gabbiano 1 year ago
I Can't Stop Loving You is one great song. From what I understand, Don Gibson wrote this song, in a trailer in Oklahoma in 1957. He was one great songwriter.
kemah1 2 years ago
Great version!
zaaritha 2 years ago 2
So Beautiful its a shame that every JACKASS that can BRAY take your song and got more hits esp the one with a half Mil Anyhow some of us know better DON only Marty Robbins Comp Hes 1 UR 2
CJJ51 2 years ago
Great acoustic version. My favorite version as it's the one I grew up hearing (my dad was a big Don Gibson fan).
There's never been a better writer of country, country/pop
than Don Gibson. If only we could hear songs like this on terrestrial radio today. Not that crap they call country.
3213212321321 2 years ago 6
@3213212321321
nice one,it will be no better when,if ever,we go digital.ray
TheRay1930 9 months ago
Whichever version is "best," this guy wrote it.
rickkuhn 2 years ago 2
Check out the Ray Charles version.
uncletbone 2 years ago 5
That is the second best version.
fracturedfingers 2 years ago
@uncletbone Yes, the Ray Charles's version is THE best.
izgil82 1 year ago
Hmmm very nice love song! a little bit before my time, but I just LOVE it!!! Hmmm gives me a warm heart, thanks for the track.
Rockmansouthafrica 2 years ago 2
The album also features the fabulous guitar of Harold Bradley, among others. Lots of three-part guitar harmony, as popularized by Jerry Reed and others.
ranhar1 2 years ago
its great
dist1roadwarrior 3 years ago
Thank U
hug2046 3 years ago
I actually bought this album (on vinyl) when it was first realeased around 1962 (in the U.K.), though a bit disappointed (at the time)that some tracks were re-recordings, they definitely stand up as excellent recordings in their own right.
Please post some more tracks as my vinyl copy is a bit scratched!
bankerbertha 3 years ago 3
bankerbertha: it's true that many were re-recordings, but i love the acoustic treatment he gave his old standards on this album. and i'll gladly put up more--which ones are your favorites?
right2mike 3 years ago
@right2mike please just put them all up!
waln492 1 year ago
@right2mike 2 years later, and I reply! I noticed you uploaded Oh Such a Stranger (another goodie). Thank you. As far as I'm concerned you can upload the whole album!
bankerbertha 1 year ago