I Can't Unlove You
| "I Can't Unlove You" | ||||
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| Single by Kenny Rogers | ||||
| from the album Water & Bridges | ||||
| Released | December 12, 2005 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:24 | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Wade Kirby Will Robinson | |||
| Producer(s) | Dann Huff | |||
| Kenny Rogers singles chronology | ||||
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"I Can't Unlove You" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in December 2005 as the first single from his album Water & Bridges. The song was written by Wade Kirby and Will Robinson. In Brazil, the song had a version titled "Eu Não Sei Dizer Que Eu Não Te Amo", performed by the duo Edson & Hudson in Portuguese and by Kenny Rogers in English.
The song debuted at #57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of December 10, 2005. It would be his final Top 20 single.[1]
Critical reception
[edit]Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe wrote that Rogers "sounds as good as ever on this breakup song that rises above its awkward title."[2] The song also received a favorable review from Deborah Evans Price of Billboard, who said that "Rogers delivers this gorgeous ballad in the warm, straightforward style that has made him a household name."[3]
Music video
[edit]The music video was directed by Peter Zavadil and premiered in December 2005.[4]
Chart performance
[edit]| Chart (2005–2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 17 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 93 |
References
[edit]- ^ Gilbert, Calvin (December 3, 2005). "Music Charts: Garth Brooks Omitted by Technicality". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on July 4, 2009. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ Coyne, Kevin John (December 3, 2005). "Single Reviews: Dec. 3, 2005". Country Universe. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ Price, Deborah Evans (January 21, 2006). "Reviews". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Kenny Rogers : I Can't Unlove You". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on November 23, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "Kenny Rogers Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Kenny Rogers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.