Fallin' in Love (Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds song)
"Fallin' in Love" | ||||
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Single by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds | ||||
from the album Fallin' in Love | ||||
B-side | "So Good at Lovin' You" | |||
Released | May 1975 | |||
Genre | Soft rock[1] | |||
Length | 3:02 (LP version) 3:11 (7" version) | |||
Label | Playboy Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dan Hamilton, Ann Hamilton | |||
Producer(s) | Jim Price | |||
Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds singles chronology | ||||
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"Fallin' In Love" is a song recorded and released by the trio of Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds. The song was written by band member Dan Hamilton.
Charts[]
Released in the summer of 1975, the song became the group's second Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. (following 1971's "Don't Pull Your Love" which peaked at #4), and it was their only song to reach the #1 position on this chart. It was also the only pop #1 hit for the Playboy Records label.[2]
"Fallin' in Love" was also a #1 hit on the adult contemporary chart in the U.S. for one week in 1975.[3] In addition, the song reached number twenty-four on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart.[4]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
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Lawsuit[]
In a lawsuit filed June 24, 2010, Playboy Enterprises sued Drake for copyright infringement by over allegations that his breakout smash "Best I Ever Had" sampled "Fallin' in Love", without attribution or permission.
The suit names Drake, as well as Cash Money Records and Universal Music Group, and asserts that Playboy "has suffered, and will continue to suffer irreparable injury" from the alleged infringement. The lawsuit demands that "all infringing works be recalled and destroyed."
As part of its claim, Playboy also alleges that "each defendant either knew, or should have reasonably known, that the sound recording was protected by copyright."[13]
La Bouche version[]
"Fallin' in Love" | ||||
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Single by La Bouche | ||||
from the album Sweet Dreams | ||||
B-side | "Remix" | |||
Released | June 12, 1995 | |||
Recorded | 1994 | |||
Length | 3:56 | |||
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Producer(s) | D. C. Montez | |||
La Bouche singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Fallin' in Love" on YouTube |
Overview[]
"Fallin' in Love" was covered in 1995 by the band La Bouche. It was the third single of their album, Sweet Dreams and was released in June 1995, although the song did not gain popularity in the United States until the following year following the success of the first two singles, "Be My Lover" and "Sweet Dreams". Though it did well in several countries, it achieved a minor success in comparison with previous releases. It reached number 4 in Finland and Hungary, and was a top 20 hit in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Fallin' in Love" peaked at number 20 in September 1995.
This song has had remix versions. The album version is a midtempo pop-soul number that is faithful to the original Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds version with some additional lyrics; however, the version that was released late in 1996 to U.S. Top 40 radio, was a dance remix.
Critical reception[]
John Bush from AllMusic described the song as "an R&B/house groover".[14] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that the German duo "gives a 1975 pop hit by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds a springy pop/dance spin that will fit top 40 and crossover formats like a comfy glove. Front woman Melanie Thornton has an appropriately flashy delivery that shines atop the track's shuffling rhythms, while partner Lane McCray's rap interludes are pleasant—if not gratefully unobtrusive."[15] He also stated that Thornton is "adding glass-shattering drama to its oh-so-slick arrangement of bright synths and chunky beats."[16] Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report noted that the two "make this new version sparkle. Already bolstered by a substantial amount of airplay, this production has everything in place to be hit number three for this twosome."[17] Music & Media commented, "Have a "mouthful" of sultry soul the old-fashioned way. The beat and rap bridge are a sign of a modern product, while the intro to the Full Harmony Club Mix, a dialogue between the Hamilton couple, is even more sexy."[18] British magazine Music Week rated the song four out of five, adding, "Pop dance balladry from the self-styled Eurogroovers, whose hooky continental hit is also making its mark on the US club chart."[19] James Hamilton from the magazine's RM Dance Update wrote that Thornton's "outstanding soulfully joyful wailing Mariah Carey-ish vocal performance" makes it "potentially a UK number one smash too now".[20]
Chart performance[]
"Fallin' in Love" was a major hit on the charts on several continents, although it didn't reach the same level of success as "Sweet Dreams" and "Be My Lover". In Europe, it managed to climb into the Top 10 in Finland and Hungary, peaking at number 4 in both. It was a Top 20 hit in Austria, Belgium, Germany. Iceland, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland, as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100, where it hit number 20. Additionally, "Fallin' in Love" went into the Top 30 in France and Ireland, and the Top 50 in Scotland and the United Kingdom. In the latter, it peaked at number 43 in its first week at the UK Singles Chart, on September 24, 1995.[21] It was the last single by the band to chart in the UK. Outside Europe, it went to number 4 on the RPM Dance Chart and number 39 on the Singles Chart in Canada, and number 3 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play in the United States. In Oceania, "Fallin in Love" peaked at number 33 in New Zealand and number 39 in Australia.
Music video[]
A music video was made to accompany the song, featuring the duo performing both inside and outside of a villa. The video was uploaded to YouTube in August 2015. In September 2020, it has got more than 581,000 views.[22]
Track listings[]
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Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
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External links[]
- "Fallin' in Love (Version 1)" music video on YouTube
- "Fallin' in Love (Version 2)" music video on YouTube
Popular culture[]
- The song was featured in the 2007 film The Hitcher.
See also[]
- List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 1975 (U.S.)
References[]
- ^ "Playboy sues Drake over 'Best I Ever Had' tune's copyright". Toronto Star. June 28, 2010. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- ^ "Fallin' In Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds Songfacts". Songfacts.com. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 110.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 243.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 132. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Image : RPM Weekly - Library and Archives Canada". Bac-lac.gc.ca. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
- ^ "Item: 9166 - Library and Archives Canada". Bac-lac.gc.ca. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
- ^ "Adult Contemporary Music Chart". Billboard. 1975-08-30. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". collectionscanada.gc.ca.
- ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". collectionscanada.gc.ca.
- ^ "Top 100 Hits of 1975/Top 100 Songs of 1975". Musicoutfitters.com. Retrieved 2016-10-10.
- ^ "Top 100 Year End Charts: 1975". Cashbox Magazine. Retrieved 2015-01-17.
- ^ "Playboy Seeks The Best Lawsuit They Ever Had". Smokingsection.uproxx.com. June 27, 2010. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
- ^ Bush, John. "La Bouche – Fallin' in Love". AllMusic. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "Billboard: NEW & NOTEWORTHY" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
- ^ Flick, Larry (May 27, 1995). "Dance Trax: Loveland Welcomes You To Its 'Wonder'ful Album" (PDF). Billboard. p. 28. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ Sholin, Dave (September 20, 1996). "Gavin Picks > Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. No. 2123. p. 110. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. August 26, 1995. p. 7. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. September 9, 1995. p. 49. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ Hamilton, James (September 9, 1995). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 11. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100 24 September 1995 - 30 September 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ "La Bouche - Fallin' In Love (Official Video) (VOD)". YouTube. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ "Australian-charts.com – La Bouche – Fallin' in Love". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – La Bouche – Fallin' in Love" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
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- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 9806." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 9787." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. September 2, 1995. p. 19. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ^ Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin – levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Tammi. ISBN 978-951-1-21053-5.
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- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – La Bouche – Fallin' in Love" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Top National Sellers" (PDF). Music & Media. August 26, 1995. p. 14. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (26.08.1995 – 01.09.1995)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). August 26, 1995. p. 26. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Falling in Love". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – La Bouche" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
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- ^ "Charts.nz – La Bouche – Fallin' in Love". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – La Bouche – Fallin' in Love". Singles Top 100. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
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- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Rapports annuels 1995" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "1995 Year-End Sales Charts: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 12 no. 51/52. December 23, 1995. p. 14. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "Tops de L'année | Top Singles 1995" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1995" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ "Jaarlijsten 1995" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ "Swiss Year-End Charts 1995" (in German). Retrieved May 10, 2021.
External links[]
- 1975 singles
- Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds songs
- 1995 singles
- Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles
- Cashbox number-one singles
- American soft rock songs
- La Bouche songs
- Playboy Records singles
- 1975 songs
- Songs written by Dan Hamilton (musician)