The Next Time I Fall
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"The Next Time I Fall" is a 1986 Billboard Hot 100
#1 hit song written by Bobby Caldwell
and Paul Gordon, recorded as a duet by Peter Cetera
and Amy Grant
for Cetera's 1986 album Solitude/Solitaire
, and as a solo by Caldwell himself for his 1988 album Heart of Mine. The single reached number one on both the Adult Contemporary chart and the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
chart. It went to number one in December 1986, remaining in that position for one week. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
As a duet, the song was Grant's first number-one pop single and her first foray into the secular music field (she had scored several number-one singles in Contemporary Christian Music
previously). Grant released the song on her Greatest Hits 1986–2004 album and the music video on the corresponding Greatest Hits 1986-2004 DVD.
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...
#1 hit song written by Bobby Caldwell
Bobby Caldwell
Bobby Caldwell is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who, despite a prolific musical output over his 30-year career, is still best known for his 1978 hit single "What You Won't Do for Love". While he has always maintained a devoted fan base in the United States, a legendary...
and Paul Gordon, recorded as a duet by Peter Cetera
Peter Cetera
Peter Paul Cetera is an American singer, songwriter, bassist and producer best known for being an original member of the rock band Chicago, before launching a successful solo career...
and Amy Grant
Amy Grant
Amy Lee Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop"...
for Cetera's 1986 album Solitude/Solitaire
Solitude/Solitaire
Solitude/Solitaire, released in 1986, is the second solo release by former-Chicago member and lead vocalist Peter Cetera, his first album after leaving the band. It includes the #1 hits "Glory of Love" and "The Next Time I Fall" . Both singles reached the #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart...
, and as a solo by Caldwell himself for his 1988 album Heart of Mine. The single reached number one on both the Adult Contemporary chart and the U.S. 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...
chart. It went to number one in December 1986, remaining in that position for one week. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
As a duet, the song was Grant's first number-one pop single and her first foray into the secular music field (she had scored several number-one singles in Contemporary Christian Music
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
previously). Grant released the song on her Greatest Hits 1986–2004 album and the music video on the corresponding Greatest Hits 1986-2004 DVD.
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Position |
|---|---|
| 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... |
1 |
| Adult Contemporary | 1 |