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I Can't Let Go
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Wikipedia article
"'I Can't Let Go'" is a song co-written by Al Gorgoni and Chip Taylor, who also wrote "Wild Thing". "I Can't Let Go" was originally recorded by blue-eyed soul singer Evie Sands' on George Goldner's Blue Cat label, which was popular in New York City in 1965. The song became popular in 1966 for the group the Hollies, who charted at number two in the UK Singles Chart with their version. Linda Ronstadt covered the song in 1980 and had a number 31 hit on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart.
The Hollies version
Background
"I Can't Let Go" is the Hollies' first 1966 single, and their last with original bassist Eric Haydock. It peaked at number two in the UK and number 42 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in the US. It is ranked as the 37th biggest British hit of 1966. The Hollies' version was praised by Paul McCartney, who thought Graham Nash's soaring tenor in the chorus was a trumpet. 'Billboard' described the song as a "pulsating number with driving dance beat." After "I Can't Let Go" was recorded Haydock was replaced by Bernie Calvert, who played on the band's next single ("Bus Stop").Chart performance
Linda Ronstadt version
Background
Linda Ronstadt released the most successful American version in 1980 from her platinum-certified album, 'Mad Love'. Released as the disc's third single, it was produced by Peter Asher and was issued on Asylum Records. Ronstadt's cover of "I Can't Let Go" reached number 27 on the Cash Box Top 100 and number 31 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart in the summer of 1980.Chart performance
Other versions
*The Dickies included this song (under the name "Can't Let Go") on their 1998 all-covers album, 'Dogs from the Hare That Bit Us'.
*Les Fradkin covered the song on his 2006 album, 'Goin' Back'.
*Foxes and Fossils, a Georgia-based cover band performing at local venues and posting videos on YouTube.
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References
Category:1965 songs
Category:1966 singles
Category:1980 singles
Category:The Hollies songs
Category:Linda Ronstadt songs
Category:Parlophone singles
Category:Songs written by Chip Taylor
Category:Songs written by Al Gorgoni
Category:Imperial Records singles
Category:Asylum Records singles
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