"Fallin'" is a collaboration between Scottish power pop band Teenage Fanclub and American alternative hip hop trio De La Soul. It was released in early 1994.[2] The song was recorded for the soundtrack to the action film Judgment Night, which featured other collaborations between well-known rock, metal and hip hop groups.[3] The chorus was sampled from the song "Free Fallin'" from Tom Petty's 1989 solo album Full Moon Fever.[4]
| "Fallin'" | ||||
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| Single by Teenage Fanclub and De La Soul | ||||
| from the album Judgment Night Soundtrack | ||||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:28 | |||
| Label | Immortal | |||
| Songwriter(s) | K. Mercer, D. Jolicoeur, V. Mason, N. Blake, G. Love, R. McGinley, B. O'Hare | |||
| Producer(s) | Teenage Fanclub, De La Soul | |||
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| Teenage Fanclub singles chronology | ||||
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Music video edit
The "Fallin'" music video was directed by Josh Taft. It features De La Soul and Teenage Fanclub wandering the hallways and classrooms of a high school while children dressed as angels dance around during a school play.
Track listing edit
- "Fallin' (Album Version)"
- "Fallin' (Acapella)"
- "Fallin' (Remix)"
- "Fallin' (Instrumental)"
Charts edit
| Chart (1994) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 59[5] |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Cosby, James A. (8 May 2018). "The 25 Best Songs of Teenage Fanclub". PopMatters. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ Fallin' - De La Soul, Teenage Fanclub | Song Info | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-11-17
- ^ Judgment Night - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-11-17
- ^ Sorcinelli, Gino (2019-08-25). "Teenage Fanclub and De La Soul's "Fallin'" Sampled Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'" Off a CD". Micro-Chop. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
- ^ "TEENAGE FANCLUB | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2021-11-17.