| "I Can't Unlove You" | ||||
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| Single by Kenny Rogers | ||||
| from the album Water & Bridges | ||||
| Released | December 12, 2005 (2005-12-12) | |||
| 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.
Critical reception
Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe wrote that Rogers "sounds as good as ever on this breakup song that rises above its awkward title." 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."
Music video
The music video was directed by Peter Zavadil and premiered in December 2005.
Chart performance
| Chart (2005–2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 17 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 93 |
References
- 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.