[88] In Riverside, California, program directors reported that "I Could Fall in Love" was one of the three hits they were playing most often on their radio stations. "I Could Fall in Love" became one of Selena's most famous and recognizable recordings, and in the 1990s it became a popular wedding song. The single was part of the soundtrack of … With Kate Bosworth, Lenny Kravitz, Michelle Rodriguez. It soon became a hit single across the United States. She fears that by allowing him to stay attached, she may "lose control". It was released posthumously and received a Music Video of the Year nomination at the 1995 Tejano Music Awards. [94], A number of singers have adapted the song in a variety of genres. It became the most played song in Kansas City, Miami, and Boston and the second most played in Los Angeles. During the midpoint break, Selena sings in Spanish that she is always dreaming about him, imagining that he loves her. [23][49] It rapidly became popular as a wedding song,[91] causing it to become one of Selena's most famous songs. [79], "I Could Fall in Love" dominated the Top 40 radio stations,[23][80][81] a fact that was well received by critics. "I Could Fall in Love" had dominated the Top 40 radio stations. "I Could Fall in Love" and "Tú Sólo Tú" were the album's lead promotional recordings, showcasing her musical transition from Spanish- to English-language songs. and placed it at number seven on his "Top 10 Selena songs of All time" list. She sings the chorus twice before the song comes to an end without her ever having come to terms with her loved one. [89] A San Antonio disc jockey told The Victoria Advocate about the overwhelming response received from the English-speaking audience, who were constantly calling her radio station asking for "I Could Fall in Love". [25] An editor from the Star-News thought the song had "a whiff of" Celine Dion. [9] Selena and A.B. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. But I could fall in love, Fall in love, with you I could fall in love with you, baby I could fall in love with you. Quintanilla III[8] arrived in Nashville, Tennessee, intending to collaborate with producer-songwriter Keith Thomas. [117] On 29 March 2015, Filipino singers Angeline Quinto, Yeng Constantino, and Juris Fernandez performed "I Could Fall in Love" for the variety show ASAP. [1] The single was part of the soundtrack of the film Blue Crush (2002), as the main theme. [20] A maxi single featuring "Dreaming of You" and "Sukiyaki" was released in Japan. Number 15 was its highest position on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. [32] Tarradell believed "I Could Fall in Love" was an indirect response to Selena's father and manager Abraham Quintanilla, Jr., who forced her and Perez to end their relationship just because Perez was a rocker. [80][82] The song was given heavy rotation in the southern United States,[83] becoming the most played song in Kansas City, Miami, and Boston and the second most played in Los Angeles. [24] Mario Tarradell, an editorial writer for The Dallas Morning News, called the song a "mundane ballad". ", "Adrienne Bailon Performs Emotional 'I Could Fall in Love' Tribute To Selena Quintanilla On 'The Real, "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 14 Jan 1996", "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (7.10. [17], "I Could Fall in Love" was released as a maxi single on 26 June 1995 in Australia[18] and Mexico[19] and on 10 August 1995 in Germany. The fear of being rejected and unloved leads her to keep her feelings to herself,[35] and she begins to believe that her love is "not right". Watch the video for If I Could Fall In Love from Lenny Kravitz's Lenny for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. [2][3] She was asked to make three demonstration recordings for Charles Koppelman, chairman of EMI Records. [9] "I Could Fall in Love" debuted on US radios on 15 June 1995 to contemporary hit radios, Top 40, urban AC and rhythmic contemporary airplay, while "Tú Sólo Tú" targeted Latin music radios such as Tejano, Latin pop, and regional Mexican airplay. immediately liked it, and A.B. 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[47] Joey Guerra of the Houston Chronicle commented in 2008 that it had "made the Tejano goddess a posthumous crossover star". Before Selena signed a recording contract in 1989 with EMI Latin,[1] she had hinted that she wanted to start recording in English. [53] Brian Galindo of BuzzFeed believed the "melancholy ballad is another great example of Selena's ability bring an emotional vulnerability to her songs." [63], "I Could Fall in Love" debuted at number 46 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart issue dated 8 July 1995[64] and peaked eight weeks later at number 8 on 2 September 1995. [9][10], On 31 March 1995, Selena was murdered in Corpus Christi, Texas, by her friend and former employee Yolanda Saldívar. [50], "I Could Fall in Love" was nominated for "Song of the Year" at the 1996 Tejano Music Awards, and won the Tejano Crossover Songs of the Year. Her English-speaking audience increased substantially as a result of its widespread popularity. [41] Tarradell, writing in The Beaver County Times, called it a "crossover staple". [68] In New Zealand, "I Could Fall in Love" debuted at number 36 on the New Zealand Singles Chart on 10 October 1995 and peaked at number ten in the week ending 19 November 1995, its fifth week on the chart. [111] Rodriguez recorded a studio version of "I Could Fall in Love" in 2011 for her debut album, which was produced by Jim Jonsin. "I Could Fall in Love" is a song recorded by American Tejano singer Selena for her fifth studio album, Dreaming of You (1995), released posthumously by EMI Latin on 26 June 1995. said that he wanted Selena to include it in her album. "Tú Sólo Tú" and "I Could Fall in Love" occupied the first and second positions respectively on Hot Latin Tracks for five consecutive weeks. Tarradell asserted that the words "I know it's not right but I guess I should try to do what I should do" were directed at Abraham and reflected Selena's realization of her independence. [97] Lopez included "I Could Fall in Love" in the set list for her Lets Get Loud Tour in 2001 at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico,[98] and on 11 February 2003 she included the song in her live video album Jennifer Lopez: Let's Get Loud. I could fall in love with you I could fall in love with you. [101] Puerto Rican singer Ana recorded the song for her album Amor Latino. "If I Could Fall in Love" is the fourth single by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz's 2001 sixth self-titled studio album Lenny, released on December 24, 2002 by Virgin Records America. [71] In Canada, "I Could Fall in Love" debuted at number 55 on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart of 24 July 1995. [48] On 31 March 2010, Teresa Jusino of Popmatters expressed the view that English-speaking music fans no longer remember Selena's name, saying that on playing "Dreaming of You" or "I Could Fall in Love", many would say "I remember that song!" [40] The song's release sparked a two-day "on-air blitz" on radios in South Texas. #-----PLEASE NOTE----- # This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # song. "If I Could Fall in Love" is the fourth single by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz's 2001 sixth self-titled studio album Lenny, released on December 24, 2002 by Virgin Records America. Puerto Rican-American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez lip-synced the track for her portrayal of the title role in the 1997 biographical film Selena,[96] which was praised by critics. "I Could Fall in Love" and "Tú Sólo Tú" were the album's lead promotional recordings, showcasing her musical transition from Spanish- to English-language songs. [21], "I Could Fall in Love" is a mid-tempo[22] pop ballad[23] and R&B[22] song with soul[9] and soft rock influences. I can only wonder how Touching you would make me feel But if I take that chance right now Tomorrow will you want me still. Reviewing the film's opening, a Wichita Eagle writer described the song as "hauntingly lovely" and said that it expressed the feelings of Selena's fans. "Tú Sólo Tú" was released primarily to Spanish-speaking countries. [86] The song was played 25 times its first day of availability on US radios on the Harlingen, Texas radio station KBTQ. [110] American Idol alumna Katie Stevens wrote to The Hollywood Reporter, claiming that the judges on the show had judged Rodriguez too harshly and calling Rodriguez the "new Selena". Velez then ranked the recording number two on her list of the "Top 5 Selena Songs". Breaks Audience Records", "Fitting tribute Array of stars, fans turn out to remember Selena", "American Idol Top 13: Who Sank and Who Soared? Selena believes that her infatuation can lead to romantic love. [66] It ran at number 14 for three consecutive weeks starting on 21 October 1995. [41] "I Could Fall in Love" became the fifth best-charting song from that chart in 1995[62] and remained the highest-charting English-language song for two years, until Celine Dion's 1998 single "My Heart Will Go On" surpassed it when it peaked at number one. [106] For the album Familia RMM Recordando a Selena, recorded by various artists in 1996, Los Jovenes Del Barrio performed a cover of the song. If I could fall In love again I'd fall in love with you If I could change A grain of sand Into a pearl I would I pray in time I'll come to find Away to break through And save this heart of mine You've waited long If you can't hold on I wouldn't blame you I don't think I'd be that strong What am I to do The lyrics explore feelings of heartbreak and despair and express the singer's fear of rejection by a man she finds herself falling in love with. [22] Because of its "overly simplistic and repetitive lyrics", Ramiro Burr of the San Antonio Express-News assessed "I Could Fall in Love" as the "weakest track" of Dreaming of You. (The Guys, That's Who)". [15][16] An editor from the Arizona Daily Star believed "I Could Fall in Love" was targeted more towards adult contemporary radios than R&B and top 40 radio formats that were successful for Gloria Estefan. [108][109] However, The Washington Post contributor Derrik Lang called Rodriguez' cover a "breathy redemption". or "I love that one!". Composed by Keith Thomas and placed "I Could Fall in Love" at number five on his list of "The 15 Greatest Selena Songs of All Time". 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The lyrics explore feelings of heartbreak and despair and express the singer's fear of rejection by a man she finds herself falling in love with. Selena is a talented singer, although it’s sad to hear of her death. [37] James Hunter, also from Vibe, praised Selena's astute interpretation, calling it a "masterpiece" and commenting that Selena's death made the track more difficult to listen to. [29] Andrew Griffin of The Town Talk called it a "Tex-Mex (Texas-Mexico) pop" song. [11] Thomas later announced that he had been working on another track for Selena to record, telling Biography that the track remained unfinished. "I Could Fall in Love" peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, and at number one on the Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary chart. The vocal range of the melody extends from the note F♯3 to A4. About If I Could Fall in Love "If I Could Fall in Love" is the fourth single by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz's 2001 sixth self-titled studio album Lenny, released on December 24, 2002 by Virgin Records America. The single was part of the soundtrack of the film Blue Crush (2002), as the main theme. [56] Therefore, it was not eligible for the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Artist: Selena Song: I Could Fall In Love Album: Dreaming Of You (a bit of touching up on the other chords from this song) By kttunstallator3 Love this song! Composed by Keith Thomas, "I Could Fall in Love" is a pop ballad with R&B, soul and soft rock influences. Craig Ross Music By. [2], The music video features Lenny performing the song in various locations including a beach and a swimming pool. 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