Ray Parker Jr. - I Still Can't Get over Loving You

Music video by Ray Parker, Jr. performing I Still Can't Get over Loving You. (C) 1983 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

[@junior2404]

I'd guess that about 90% of us searched this out. This is one of those rare gems that just doesn't turn up in your recommendation list.

[@carmenjoseph997]

I heard the ending of this song in Korea at some buffet…finally I’m here! Phew! What a find …💥💥💥

[@denisedickson7045]

I just went from 52 to my teens again! This man was way underrated

[@Cujo_Ate_My_Credit_Card]

It's a shame these days Ray is known to most only from his GB theme. Super talented dude.

[@sgomes633]

Not with me, Raydio was one of my favorite bands!

[@vamploboluv17]

Agreed, he has ALOT of hits with himself and Raydio

[@purplegurl79]

A Woman Needs Love, The Other Woman...

[@michelelaraia7358]

Really

[@ursulapowell6462]

Been loving him since Raydio

[@brianstewart23]

"Every breath you take, I'll be watching you." Hmmm, where have I heard that line before?

[@user-nm1ui9vt5c]

Right

[@jenniferr9519]

This song is so interesting. He begins very forthright, saying how much he misses her. He admits it's not her fault if she doesn't love him anymore. He admits to feeling jealous. He says he asks his friends with whom and where she's been, so he's not completely stalking her at that point. But as he goes on, and discusses how much being without her is tearing him apart, it seems the end is a culmination of heartbreak, self-abuse, and obsession. What an incredible talent Ray is. Definitely underrated.

[@kelvinbryant7602]

A very underatted song .One of my favorites.This song reminds of what I'm goin thru right now

[@Eagles0690]

You got all that from the song? That’s why this country is falling apart! Just enjoy the fucking music 😅😂

[@spiraljoe1273]

At 53 today, this is STILL in my ALL TIME TOP 10 FAVORITE singles - there is something about this song - the tempo, the vocal, the meaning, the simplicity yet elegance of the composition. or maybe just cus it was the 80's and soundtrack of my life, the fact that he is the first African-American man I had the hots for - whatever the reason, I just totally love it as much today as I did then. Oh and talk about memories: The day this 45 vinyl finally hit the shelves at Camelot Music, I was 16 and just got my driver license and on my dinner break at my first job ever, I drove to the mall IN SNOW FOR MY FIRST TIME EVER because I had to buy this record.

[@rochelleb973]

I'm 58,and totally agree

[@hanksummers1037]

I turned 55 19th December 2022 and this is definitely an all time favorite of mine.

[@sondrasmith2691]

I used to WORK for Camelot Music. Had a ball! The Record Bar was our competition in 5th mall. Hahaha

[@freedom4mealways]

Forty years later after this song/video hit the charts, pop lovers still can't get over loving Ray Parker's music. Truly a gifted entertainer!

[@t-bo2734]

Provocative how the songs pivots from sadness, remorse, and understanding to rage, vengeance, and possession in the blink of an eye at the end.

[@therealbigpeevpeavy8463]

I don't think back in 1983 people realized that this song is really the stalker's anthem!!😋😋😋I'm a HUGE Ray Parker Jr. fan from way back when and love this song, but hearing it as a 16yr old back in 1983 vs. a grown man now....it hits so different!!! LOL!!! Still love it though!!

[@t-bo2734]

That only becomes clear late in the song.

[@jamesward6935]

RPJ even appropriated the title and the most-repeated line of the biggest hit of 1983. Of course, the sordid lines of that song went directly over most people's heads...

[@courylanders4142]

​@@jamesward6935 Excatly!! He got the song from Every breath you take by the Police. And the ending lyrics are scary af!

[@rodmoore1577]

Lenny Williams "Cause I love you " has stalker all over it! I thought it was creepy the first time I heard it.

[@Froggie757froggiefroggiefroggi]

It's scary 😳

[@davidkidd2644]

One of the most underrated singers of the 80's. And the song.

[@mattavery2040]

Best comment on the thread.

[@evilpixiedance]

agreed

[@carlinhossouzasouza8874]

Chcgoodtie

[@chuckstruzzieri8397]

I agree, he had a Fantastic voice... And this is a great song

[@hollywooddc1708]

He's also famous for the guy key and Peele did a skit on

[@David_USF]

The lady in this video died on July 14, 2020. R.I.P. Galyn Görg (pronounced George) Among her many other credits, she was in a the video to the ZZ Top song "Sharp Dressed Man", a 1996 episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", titled "Boxing Helena", and 2 episodes of The Cosby Show spinoff "A Different World". Galyn Görg was just 55 years old and died from cancer.

[@theequalizer3329]

Just read about her. An actress. So sad that she passed on within a week of being diagnosed with lung Cancer as it had spread all over her body. Wishing her happy journey home. RIP

[@angelomezzadri2463]

She worked also in Italy in the popular show "Fantastico" on prime time in the national tv. RiP Galyn.🙏

[@UniversalMokenTroll]

Thanks for letting us know. RIP.

[@whiteknightcutlass]

Càncer suck👎🏻😞

[@stevenvanaria1267]

😥

[@cartergarrett5905]

The Holiday Season November And December of '83. Pop Radio was all about this tune. Ray Parker Jr!

[@sblagg527]

One of the stalkiest songs ever, but released at a time when things like that weren't taken too seriously. Such a catchy beat too...

[@psgary6622]

he bit off the Police with Every Breath You Take I'll Be Watching You. It got a bit disturbing at the end, "Don't you ever try to leave/it'll be the last thing you ever do!" RUN, GIRL!

[@marciawade9101]

@@psgary6622 Yep, same thing I said! CREEEPY! 😨

[@2ndprotectsthe1st27]

THATS BECAUSE PEOPLE DIDNT TAKE THIS MODERN DAY SJW GARBAGE SERIOUSLY!

[@sblagg527]

@@psgary6622 LOL I never took either song too seriously as I don't think most people did, but different times back then.

[@Rhonda-jl5dw]

This man has the sexiest voice!! 🔥🔥❤️

[@scotabot7826]

Man this song STILL puts knots in my stomach from a long, long time ago. It's just like time travel, scary really!! Boy, I gotta get out of here!!

[@cartergarrett5905]

November of '83 a huge hit for the holiday season.

[@user-uo3dk9ph8h]

Damn! This is a badass song.I love it.😄

[@brianburton1129]

This is one of the greatest and most underrated songs about obsession and jealousy ever made. Ray is one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever.

[@user-nw9mz3vu3s]

I really love this song!! ❤🎤 🎶 🎶 I wish he was known for more than Ghostbusters. I agree with some of the other comments..This is such a great song..💕 :) 😍 👍 👍

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

January 27 1984 #14 Billboard top 40 - VIA SXM 80's on 8 top 40

[@dgray9020]

Rest in Peace Ms Gayln Gorg, the young lady in the video, passed away a few weeks ago from Cancer a day before her 56th birthday.

[@JayKhwaja]

OH NO 😢

[@eloyart]

I actually woke up with this song playing in my head this morning... I know I have not heard it in a decade or two... but still... there is was... damn.

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

Damn indeed.

[@dantanna3161]

We have all had that lover that we just couldn't get over losing. This is really one of the only true love songs that has ever been written. You can go to a dark place in the process of healing. This song address's those dark feelings

[@JamesBond-zd5jx]

I’m lucky. The only girl I’ll never get over is still married to me. 25 years.

[@WicksThings]

No, wanting to hurt someone for dumping you comes from pride, jealousy, possessiveness, desire, etc. True love is wanting what’s best for someone with or without you

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

@@WicksThings True. Check out my comments about how Ray Parker quotes Sting's own stalker song when Parker Jr. literally sings "Every breath you take" in the exact same notes as the Sting song. And both songs are in A-flat (blue). The truest loves songs are in C (red). (also, here is another song analysis of mine, if you are interested): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJupfptnoJ55ftk

[@spiraljoe1273]

THIS SONG is so memorable for me....one of my am time favorites. I bought the 45single the day it was released which is the first time I ever drove in snow. I was 16 and took a break from my job to go to the mall and buy it. I'll never forget it. and I will always LOVE this song.

[@JayKhwaja]

80s, we miss you so much it hurts 😥

[@jasonfoley6502]

Jay Khwaja there was the dark side of that timeline

[@JayKhwaja]

Jason Browne True, I know wasn't all that it seemed, though it was far better than the current times on now.

[@seizurezeperoni3366]

Jason Browne You mean the Bite of '87? Or the drugs?

[@jasonfoley6502]

Toa Raima the drugs and the emergence of HIV/AIDS and the ignorance and the lives it claimed

[@seizurezeperoni3366]

Jason Browne okay.

[@waltertovey3437]

Outstanding artist👍 So many great hits 👏🏻

[@sammerz50]

40 years ago, this song played on the Raydio!!

[@npkrn6764]

I have not heard this song in YEARS and seriously woke up today with this in my head. Yes, I'm going through a heartbreak 💔- but still strange that this one came to mind after having completely forgotten about it. His voice is so heartfelt in this and great background singers too. It hurts to listen to, but such a great song.

[@scotabot7826]

It hurts bigtime!!!!!

[@Marcus-fq2kx]

My one all time favorite Ray Parker jr songs. Tells a true story of the one I can't get over.

[@sportsgeek4335]

This guy is truly underrated

[@paisleyprincess7996]

He can’t sing tho

[@winyguy]

This Song Went To Number 12 On The Billboard Hot 100 Chart In 1984.

[@sirharry13]

And ended up being #77 on Billboard's year end chart for 1984

[@girloutthere]

He has the sexiest voice ever and is an incredible musician. Love you, Ray!

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Ray is one of the A list session studio guitarists...so funny he had this pop fame...it is a very small part of his storied career...

[@danieljones6224]

This track is DOPE af!! I miss the '80's. ™

[@claudiacurry1]

some of ray's best guitar work ever.

[@paulturnet4572]

Thanks for mentioning that, because I was starting to think 🤔 that I was one of the few who noticed that, I mean you never read 📖 any comments in which his 🎸 guitar playing on this song in particular is mentioned,.... SUBLIME, BUT VERY TASTY.

[@TrendenRounds]

I had to hear this song today. Unfortunately, I've went through this process far too many times, so I just stopped looking for somebody new...

[@okwudiliani7051]

Ray Parker had a unique voice and a special kind of music, he was one of my heros musically in the 80s. Jamie used to be girl, wow! can't stop listening to it!

[@michaeltjazerua24]

shoooooo..back in the days when music tached ur Hart and soul,when music and lve was real u could fill the vibration every step u take.Ray Parker u still the best,u made me forget all sadness,forgive and forget.I'm living piecefull because of ur music.10 years back

[@hollisbeecham610]

The Best song ever written in 80s

[@jaimiperry9907]

The whole 80s?

[@TheIronWord]

Best love song of all time, man....it takes me right back to that moment

[@brainstream851]

One of the best songs of the 80's and the best song of Ray. Totally underrated! Nowhere never in the charts.

[@larsvanmoer453]

it reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984

[@sirharry13]

Finished #77 on the Billboard year end 100 chart for 1984....one spot AHEAD of Michael Jackson's "Thriller". Go figure.

[@nealdonovan6682]

It has been almost 40 years now. I will never forget my high school love. Played this song till it broke. I still can't let it go. Thank you Ray

[@napbanful9825]

Ray was and still is unique. He celebrated his 67th birthday on May 1. Power on !!

[@elsamabhena6386]

2019..... They don't make em like they used. His voice...

[@johndrake694]

I love him growing up so lm happy l wasn't the only one...hehe

[@user-uo9ug2sh4e]

I like this song but the stories from people that enjoyed it when it dropped are awesome. Born too soon I suppose.

[@alexisdyer3363]

GALYN GÖRG ... Rest In Peace: 07.15.1964 - 07.14.2020 ... gone way too soon. :-(

[@shekelafarmer8306]

😘 Love, peace & respect to Ray Parker Junior showing out movements by the attached joint of 🎶 🎶 musical 🎶 entertainment's and mimicking the art of made-up communications in ways that some females and males communicate or can relate to by someway having learnt the art of made-up communications called words and English.

[@bondoly66]

Watching that video put me right back in the early 80's with MTV and all that teen angst. Dang.

[@scotabot7826]

You know it. My stomach is in terrible knots right now. That beautiful 18 year old Brunette that I did wrong in 1983, that I still think about to this day. Dang I hope I'm not the only one who did somebody wrong. It still hurts 41 years later, even though I've been married to my wonderful wife of over 30 years now!! Is there anyone else out there that has similar feelings??

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

I just listened to this song 8 times in a row... so addictive.... i loved this song when it came out.

[@laurayork1082]

I listen to this at least once a week for a few years now . My brother had the album when I was little

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

Laura York so cool to hear that...great comment.

[@spiraljoe1273]

Shawn Johnson me and you both Shawn Johnson

[@henryhawkins1194]

I been listening to Ray Parker Jr. since his earlier days with his group in the late seventies. Still listening and never disappointed. Great singer and musician.

[@ericbaker3370]

Raydio! Was the name of the group.

[@deedee_31]

yeah songs like jack and jill a total classic dont ya think

[@henryhawkins1194]

@@deedee_31 for sure!

[@deedee_31]

Henry Hawkins YEEEEEES!!!! 🥰❤️🥰

[@ChristopherVaughn]

There's absolutely NO WAY this song could be made in 2020, none.

[@jenksgypsyandson5044]

Oh give them time. Someone will find out how to screw this song up.

[@thomasbrown6687]

Love this song!!! Another reason that 80's music was the very best decade for music!! You can't hear the heart in anything today!!

[@shelleymullen8403]

80's music was the best and nothing will compare to it ever.

[@scotabot7826]

Or any melodies!!!!!

[@darlenemurray5873]

Ray Parker Jr. I can't get over loving you❤ my high school crush! You are so good looking! I always wish I could have met you for years ago!! Although you are older now I still want to meet you in person!!!❤

[@jeffa1961]

This was the song that was hot the day I drove into LA from St Louis. Did not know a soul or have a penny, but I made it out here and this song was all over KISS FM here in LA. January 1984, it seems like yesterday

[@mrhoffame]

Amazing how songs can mark those moments! Take you right back.

[@jeffa1961]

It really does.

[@econprofaj]

And you never came back to the Lou...

[@jeffa1961]

@@econprofaj Family still in St Louis

[@scotabot7826]

I hope you made it ok, in the crazy LA scene!!

[@derrickrobbins8100]

right up there with "Every Breath You Take "

[@gregorybreuer1679]

actually has the line "every breath you take" in it!!!

[@msms2535]

I consider this superior to "Every Breath You Take ." This song is brutally haunting.

[@katemaloney4296]

"Every Breath You Take" was about an obsessive guy stalking his ex; this is about a guy being tormented by memories and regrets and letting his ex go, although he can't replace her--especially when he tells her memory to never leave him. At least that's my interpretation.

[@charleshannagan2161]

Don't you ever leave me; It'll be the last thing you ever do.

[@evensout]

I remember this from when it was first out... like it as much now, as then... love the music, background, and Parker's delivery...

[@ethelbonner6266]

Goastbuster

[@pe60rc1]

My ex girl friend used to play this song over and over every time we fight or when she felt in low mood. I can’t get it over loving you.

[@purplegurl79]

Ray Parker Jr needs more credit!

[@roxanneroxanne503]

This song still jams in 2020🥰

[@kelvinbryant7602]

Ur so right Roxanne Ray Parker Jr . Still can't get over loving u is a gem. Just like his song Let me go . Miss this music

[@jeffwohnsiedler50]

Ray Parker, Jr had some great tunes.

[@scotabot7826]

He was a hit machine!! All the Raydyo stuff too. He wrote it all. He even had the "You make me feel like dancing" Leo Sayer #1 hit stolen from him and given to Sayer by a huge Record Exec!!! Was promised the writing credit, but was stolen from him. Tough situation to be in when they hold the keys to your sucess!!!!

[@111Phoenix777]

A lot of people have a problem with the lyrics in this song, but I don't think it's any darker than The Police's "Every Breath You Take". People see what they're looking for. I listened to this song many times before it ever occurred to me that some people considered this a song about "stalking". This is a song about total infatuation with the one that got away, and how difficult it is to let go. At the very end when he says, "Don't you ever try to leave / It'll be the last thing you ever do" it's after she's already gone, and he's kind of talking to himself. Well, I guess it's open to interpretation.

[@walshdenr]

I agree..it's as if he's trying to convince himself there's still a chance to salvage the relationship, but the listener realizes she's gone and not coming back.

[@bradymorgan3962]

Classic ray parker jr.

[@sablesenegal9895]

ray's voice &composer skills were the brainchild of 80s r&b music but my favorite song of his is when he &radio sang jack&jill in 1979

[@karnallsop9673]

Mine too, and can't change that! I think he was better with raydio!!

[@scotabot7826]

And he wrote that too!!

[@Cramondorf]

Super duper 80's right here.

[@landyachtfan79]

I still can't get over loving this song, even though it DOES take a VERY dark turn in the last verse!!!! It starts out innocently enough as just another song about a guy who is heartbroken over the loss of his relationship, but..........at 3:20.........it takes a VERY DARK turn!!!!!

[@reginaldwebster9243]

I still can't get over the fact that he wrote those VERY DARK LYRICS at 3:20 of this video ! PERIOD ! You must admit even for 1987 this is pretty DARK ! It has to be one of those " If I can't have you no one else will " Weirdo's !

[@landyachtfan79]

1983, @@reginaldwebster9243. And, YES!!!! I mean, couldn't he have just ended the song with an impassioned plea to give the relationship another try?!!!!!!! "It's not over until I say it's over!!!!!!!! UNDERSTAND?!!!!!!" is NOT how you win her back into your arms, Ray!!!!!

[@songof3598]

that's 80s romance.

[@dionlicciadone8151]

Mine too . The best ever .

[@sondrasmith2691]

Very meaningful song. I wonder how many people have sung that song while they were driving down the road, in the shower etc...

[@lauriewithey7968]

I still hear this song on XM Radio'80s channel. Love it, love it, love it!

[@jbrumfie79]

What a great 80's romantic stalker song. . . could compete with Every breath you take by the Police and Hello by Lionel Richie

[@barrydixon4931]

Back in the 80's there was a club called Tempo's in Green Hills (Nashville area)...I had a huge crush on the DJ...her name was Karen...she would play this song when I came in....she would meet me on the dance floor

[@oklita284]

I may be only 16 but I like this song

[@Oldskool1025]

Ray Parker right here from Detroit

[@chotamulenga5560]

Beautiful smoky voice ..10.12.2022 its my sis 49th birth day...!!

[@kellysavage7073]

he was a dam good singer and i think it was his managers that let him slip thru the cracks and it was a shame

[@Jayfive276]

You know what? Even this helps me get over that Ghostbuster reboot...

[@BaranNCTMB]

+Jayfive276 ha same reason im here.

[@uphilliceskater]

Someone needs to cut the footage of Ray Parker Jr. facepalming at the beginning of this video with the FOB song.

[@cairozulu6700]

one of the songs that introduced me to pop music

[@ericajohnson4528]

huge fan of his music

[@osimanmabhachi5047]

They used to play this song in 1985...in Zimbabwe...i waz a small boy then

[@ziweiyuan]

People in 1983: "'Every Breath You Take' is the creepiest stalker song ever." Ray Parker Jr.: "Hold my beer."

[@AliensRreal13]

Mike and the award for funniest comment goes to... Mike 😂😂😂

[@curtisstafford9381]

Excellent, truth

[@trevorsong3054]

Yeah, I bet this is the song people wouldn't want as a #metoo anthem

[@roxanneroxanne503]

This comment is EPIC!😂

[@sspbrazil]

Mike Lol

[@tred1829]

I like the Chinese butler, it looks as if he's thinking, "how the heck did I end up in a music video?"

[@paulakeller3006]

well in the video she came back. what a shocker. God it's my witness.

[@paulakeller3006]

please forgive God to love my wife 4more of 17ing years.

[@paulakeller3006]

oh by way I am using my wife smartphone. of course with her blessing or permission.

[@paulakeller3006]

my wife and I share everthing

[@paulakeller3006]

the evil pigs hackers change my writing

[@dankemetick4492]

This song is sooooooooo much better than "Ghostbusters"!!!

[@monique173]

One of the sexiest men ever...that voice....i love him

[@judychang8760]

The end of the song gets crazy. "I'm getting mad....don't you ever try to leave.....it'll be the last thing you ever do." Run girl, run!!!

[@bigcheese1973]

Wow! Been a long, long, long time since I heard this! Just happened to stumble on it and I brought back memories

[@alrightythen759]

The last part of the song is a bit psychotic. "It'll be the last thing you ever do". Got the chillz.

[@TheTsar1918]

A bit of creepy, stalker boyfriend.

[@samuelpetrochilos3934]

I agree. Stalker like behavior in this day and age

[@AliensRreal13]

Alrighty Then! Right 😂

[@DIMP11]

You mean it is not flattering to know he cares that much about her. Gee whiz, who could have guessed. #restrainingordertime

[@NightSky0417]

A homicidal stalker! But he makes it sound so good!

[@natmze]

Dont ever try to leave it will be the last thing you will ever try to do ........

[@sidneyhubert8181]

Something a real pimp would say🤣😂

[@shannoncharles8746]

Heard this song the other day had no idea this song was from the 80's it so fresh❤❤❤❤

[@heyfatgurl6840]

Watching in 2021.

[@tommymarx391]

Let me get this straight. One of the greatest voices of all time is singing, "I'm getting mad, girl. Don't you ever try to leave, it'll be the last thing you ever do." WTF???? It's like an SNL parody, but this was a real song that was sung by one of my favorite singers.

[@brianstewart23]

How else is he going to bust her ghost?

[@josephlone9391]

Superb singer

[@thergd4582]

Another great stalker song from the 80s...luv u RPJ!

[@MrMitchelljung]

Ray Parker Jr. should've been more known b4 he did Ghostbusters

[@scotabot7826]

Oh he was!!!!! Ever heard of the "little" group called Raydyo????

[@evilpixiedance]

Loved this song as a kid. Still do, but it does have that creepy stalker quality to it.

[@lauriewithey7968]

Yeah, I was beginning to wonder if I was the only one who noticed how dark it gets at the end.

[@evilpixiedance]

@@lauriewithey7968 yeah "the last think you'll ever do."

[@thequeenmidas]

I still can't get over RPJ. Loved this music growing up

[@hanksummers1037]

1 million+ views in 2023 40 years after its release and it sounds better than ever.

[@nathanieldowsey3268]

Neverrr. Getszz. Old!!!. Hottt!!!

[@ltdford289]

The heck with him, I LOVE the Girl Galyn Gorg !!!

[@sheiladaniels8157]

Dear Lord he looks as good as he sings!

[@magik4353]

I ain't afraid of no ghost, but I am afraid of loving anyone but you.

[@DIMP11]

Well played my friend, well played.

[@karendegeyter2937]

So very handsome. I mean he's so fine. Love his voice. ❤ still listening to him today in 2022 never going to get over this song.

[@redpeach8416]

I miss this type of awesome music

[@rolemelo2418]

2019? Damn what a song :))