I Just Fall in Love Again
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"I Just Fall in Love Again" is a song written by Larry Herbstritt, with co-writers Steve Dorff
, Harry Lloyd, and Gloria Sklerov. Herbstritt had composed the melody and chords for the chorus and a chord progression for the verse, which he took to his friend Steve Dorff. Harry Lloyd and Gloria Sklerov completed the lyrics. The song was originally recorded by The Carpenters
and later covered by Dusty Springfield
, whose version inspired Anne Murray
to record her own cover. The song has since been performed as a parody by comedian Artie Lange
, both in his stand-up and on The Howard Stern Show.
album Passage. On the Carpenters' official web site, Richard Carpenter notes that he felt the song was perfect for his sister Karen's voice and felt their version had hit-single potential. However, A&M Records
decided not to release it because it was too long for Top 40 radio stations to play at the time and could not be abridged.
In 2004, Richard Carpenter
added a remixed "I Just Fall in Love Again" to the Carpenters' 2-disc compilation, Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition
.
album the same week her record label, United Artists Records
, was sold, the track was subsequently never released as a single and went largely unnoticed by the listening public due to lack of promotion for the album.
, her favorite singer, she was inspired to record her own version of the song, releasing it later that same year on her 1979
album New Kind of Feeling
. Murray released her version as a single, and it topped Billboard magazine's Country and Adult Contemporary
charts for three weeks, while reaching a respectable #12 on the Billboard Hot 100
pop chart. It was the first of a string of three straight #1 country hits and four straight #1 AC hits Murray enjoyed from 1979 to 1980. Though Murray loves the song, she is quoted in The Billboard Book of Number One Adult Contemporary Hits as saying she was surprised at its success on the country charts, as she didn't feel the song sounded very "country." Nevertheless, Billboard ranked it as the number one country hit of 1979. Anne included the song as a posthumous duet with Dusty Springfield on her own 2008 album Duets: Friends & Legends
.
Steve Dorff
Steve Dorff is an American songwriter and composer whose work is mainly in the field of country music.Dorff has written several songs for other artists, including "Hypnotize the Moon" and "My Heart Will Never Know" for Clay Walker, "The Man in Love with You" and "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait,...
, Harry Lloyd, and Gloria Sklerov. Herbstritt had composed the melody and chords for the chorus and a chord progression for the verse, which he took to his friend Steve Dorff. Harry Lloyd and Gloria Sklerov completed the lyrics. The song was originally recorded by The Carpenters
The Carpenters
Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of sister Karen and brother Richard Carpenter. The Carpenters were the #1 selling American music act of the 1970s. Though often referred to by the public as "The Carpenters", the duo's official name on authorized recordings and...
and later covered by Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'BrienSources use both Isabel and Isobel as the spelling of her second name. OBE , known professionally as Dusty Springfield and dubbed The White Queen of Soul, was a British pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s...
, whose version inspired Anne Murray
Anne Murray
Morna Anne Murray CC, ONS is a Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary styles whose albums have sold over 54 million copies....
to record her own cover. The song has since been performed as a parody by comedian Artie Lange
Artie Lange
Arthur Steven "Artie" Lange, Jr. is an American actor, comedian and radio personality best known for his tenures with the The Howard Stern Show and the comedy sketch series MADtv....
, both in his stand-up and on The Howard Stern Show.
The Carpenters' version
The Carpenters' version was included on the duo's 19771977 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1977.-January–February:*January 1 – The Clash headline the gala opening of the London music club, The Roxy....
album Passage. On the Carpenters' official web site, Richard Carpenter notes that he felt the song was perfect for his sister Karen's voice and felt their version had hit-single potential. However, A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
decided not to release it because it was too long for Top 40 radio stations to play at the time and could not be abridged.
In 2004, Richard Carpenter
Richard Carpenter (musician)
Richard Lynn Carpenter is an American pop musician, best known as one half of the brother/sister duo The Carpenters, along with his sister Karen Carpenter. He was a producer, arranger, pianist and keyboardist, and occasional lyricist, as well as joining with Karen on harmony...
added a remixed "I Just Fall in Love Again" to the Carpenters' 2-disc compilation, Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition
Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition
Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition is a two-disc compilation released by The Carpenters in early 2004. It peaked at #4 in the UK Album Charts.-Disc one:#"Superstar" #"Rainy Days and Mondays" #"Top of the World" #"Maybe It's You"...
.
Dusty Springfield's version
Recorded in summer 1978 and released in early 1979 on Springfield's Living Without Your LoveLiving Without Your Love
Living Without Your Love is the eleventh studio album recorded by singer Dusty Springfield, and tenth released. The album was recorded in summer 1978 and released in early 1979....
album the same week her record label, United Artists Records
United Artists Records
United Artists Records was a record label founded by Max E. Youngstein of United Artists in 1957 initially to distribute records of its movie soundtracks, though it soon branched out into recording music of a number of different genres.-History:...
, was sold, the track was subsequently never released as a single and went largely unnoticed by the listening public due to lack of promotion for the album.
Anne Murray's version
When Canadian singer Anne Murray heard "I Just Fall in Love Again" in 1979 as recorded by Dusty SpringfieldDusty Springfield
Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'BrienSources use both Isabel and Isobel as the spelling of her second name. OBE , known professionally as Dusty Springfield and dubbed The White Queen of Soul, was a British pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s...
, her favorite singer, she was inspired to record her own version of the song, releasing it later that same year on her 1979
1979 in music
See also:Record labels established in 1979* 1979 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1979.-January–February:*January 1...
album New Kind of Feeling
New Kind of Feeling
New Kind of Feeling is the thirteenth studio album by Anne Murray, issued in January 1979 on Capitol Records. The album continued her chart success from the previous year's Let's Keep it That Way, reaching number 2 and 23 on the U.S. country and pop album charts, respectively...
. Murray released her version as a single, and it topped Billboard magazine's Country and Adult Contemporary
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States...
charts for three weeks, while reaching a respectable #12 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
pop chart. It was the first of a string of three straight #1 country hits and four straight #1 AC hits Murray enjoyed from 1979 to 1980. Though Murray loves the song, she is quoted in The Billboard Book of Number One Adult Contemporary Hits as saying she was surprised at its success on the country charts, as she didn't feel the song sounded very "country." Nevertheless, Billboard ranked it as the number one country hit of 1979. Anne included the song as a posthumous duet with Dusty Springfield on her own 2008 album Duets: Friends & Legends
Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends
Duets: Friends & Legends is a studio album by Canadian country/pop artist Anne Murray. The album features seventeen of Murray's best-known songs re-recorded as duets with her favourite female singers. While the record mostly consists of new studio tracks, Murray's duet with Celine Dion on "When I...
.
Chart performance
| Chart (1979) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 12 |
| U.K. Singles Chart | 58 |