Michael Jackson - I Just Cant Stop Loving You (audio) -

Jackson originally sought out high-profile stars like Barbra Streisand or Whitney Houston for the duet. Both declined; Streisand felt the 16-year age gap made the lyrics unbelievable, while Houston’s label feared it would distract from her own upcoming album.

To achieve an intimate "pillow confession" sound for the spoken intro, Jackson recorded his part while lying in a real bed set up in the studio. Musical Style & Content Michael Jackson - I Just Cant Stop Loving You (Audio)

"I Just Can’t Stop Loving You" is the lead single from Michael Jackson’s 1987 album, . A duet with singer-songwriter Siedah Garrett , the ballad made history as the first of five consecutive number-one singles from the same album on the Billboard Hot 100. Production & Collaboration Jackson originally sought out high-profile stars like Barbra

A protégé of producer Quincy Jones , Garrett was unaware she had been selected for the duet until the day of the recording session. She had already co-written another track for the album, " Man in the Mirror ". Musical Style & Content "I Just Can’t Stop