Nat King Cole - When I Fall In Love Lyrics

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About When I Fall in Love

"When I Fall in Love" is a popular song, written by Victor Young (music) and Edward Heyman (lyrics). It was introduced in the film One Minute to Zero. Jeri Southern sang on the first recording released in April 1952 with the song's composer, Victor Young, handling the arranging and conducting duties. The song has become a standard, with many artists recording it; the first hit version was sung by Doris Day released in July 1952. Day's recording was made on June 5, 1952. It was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 39786 and issued with the flip side "Take Me in Your Arms". The song reached number 20 on the Billboard chart. A 1996 cover by Natalie Cole, a "duet" with her father Nat King Cole by way of vocals from his 1956 cover, won 1996 Grammys for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and Best Instrumental Arrangement with Accompanying Vocal(s). more »

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Nat King Cole

Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was a musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. He owes most of his popular musical fame to his soft baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres. He was one of the first black Americans to host a television variety show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death. more »

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Song Origin "When I Fall in Love" is a popular song, written by Victor Young (music) and Edward Heyman (lyrics) in 1952.

Doris Day's Version Doris Day's recording of the song was released in the same year (1952) and was featured in her movie "I'll See You in My Dreams."

Nat King Cole's Version The more well-known rendition of "When I Fall in Love" was recorded by Nat King Cole in 1956. Especially memorable is the lush orchestration by Nelson Riddle.

Natalie Cole's Version Natalie Cole, the daughter of Nat King Cole, also covered the song in her 1996 album "Stardust." Her version was a duet with her late father, combining her new vocals with his original 1956 recording, bolstered by a contemporary orchestral arrangement.

Grammy Award Natalie Cole's version of "When I Fall in Love" won the Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s) in 1997.

Song Reception "When I Fall in Love" has since become a standard, covered by many artists throughout the decades. It's especially popular in the jazz community and is often performed as a ballad.

Music Video A music video was produced for Natalie Cole's version of "When I Fall in Love," featuring old footage of her father.

Movie Soundtrack Feature In addition to being in the movie "I'll See You in My Dreams", Doris Day's version of the song was also in the soundtracks for popular films such as "Eyes Wide Shut" and "Sleepless in Seattle."

Remarkable Status in Music Industry Both Doris Day and Natalie Cole included the song in their compilation albums indicating the song's significance in their music careers.

Popularity On Charts Nat King Cole's version of the song was a huge commercial success, and it reached no. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1957. It was also positioned decently in the Billboard and Cash Box charts.

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