Fallin' (Teenage Fanclub and De La Soul song) explained

Fallin
Cover:Fallin' single.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Teenage Fanclub and De La Soul
Album:Judgment Night Soundtrack
Released:1994
Recorded:1993
Genre:
Length:4:28
Label:Immortal
Producer:Teenage Fanclub, De La Soul
Chronology:De La Soul
Prev Title:Ego Trippin' (Part Two)
Prev Year:1994
Next Title:Stakes Is High
Next Year:1996

"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. 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. The chorus was sampled from the song "Free Fallin' from Tom Petty's 1989 solo album Full Moon Fever.[3]

Music video

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

  1. "Fallin' (Album Version)"
  2. "Fallin' (Acapella)"
  3. "Fallin' (Remix)"
  4. "Fallin' (Instrumental)"

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The 25 Best Songs of Teenage Fanclub. 8 May 2018. 3 September 2022. PopMatters. James A.. Cosby.
  2. Web site: The 25 Best Songs of Teenage Fanclub. 8 May 2018. 3 September 2022. PopMatters. James A.. Cosby.
  3. Web site: Sorcinelli. Gino. 2019-08-25. Teenage Fanclub and De La Soul’s "Fallin’" Sampled Tom Petty’s "Free Fallin’" Off a CD. 2021-11-17. Micro-Chop. en.
  4. Web site: TEENAGE FANCLUB full Official Chart History Official Charts Company. 2021-11-17. www.officialcharts.com.