| "Falling in Love" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Surface | ||||
| Released | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Disco[1] | |||
| Length | 6:25 (12" version) | |||
| Label | SalSoul (UK, SALT 104) SalSoul (US, SG 401) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | David Conley, Tony Byrd | |||
| Producer(s) | David Conley, Tony Byrd | |||
| Surface singles chronology | ||||
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"Falling in Love" is the first single by the American post-disco/R&B trio Surface, released in the United Kingdom and the United States in 1983 on Salsoul Records.
The song reached number 84 on the Billboard R&B chart[2] in summer 1983.
"Falling in Love" was written, produced and arranged by David "Pic" Conley and Tony Byrd.
Track listing
UK & US 12" single
- "Falling in Love" – 6:25
- "Falling in Love (Instrumental)" – 7:30
Recording credits
- Karen Copeland - Lead Vocals
- David "Pic" Conley - Minimoog Bass & Flute
- David Townsend - Fender Rhodes & Guitar
- Kevin " Ignatz " Moore - Drums
- Gary Henry - Yamaha Grand & Prophet 5
- Produced by David Conley, Toni Byrd
- Written by David Conley, Toni Byrd
- Remixed by Shep Pettibone
- Produced and Arranged by David "Pic" Conley, Toni Byrd
- Recorded at House Of Music by Julian Robertson
Chart performance
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 67 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 84 |
References
- ↑ Breihan, Tom (November 3, 2021). "The Number Ones: Surface's "The First Time". Stereogum. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
...[the band] released their debut single, a deeply repetitive 10-minute disco odyssey called "Falling In Love," in 1983.
- ↑ . Re-retrieved on August 22, 2009
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Surface Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
External links
- "Falling in Love" (1983) on Discogs.com
- "Falling in Love" in Discomusic.com
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