Falling (Melba Moore song) explained

Falling
Type:single
Artist:Melba Moore
Album:A Lot of Love
B-Side:Got To Have Your Love
Recorded:1985
Studio:Celestial Sound Studios, New York City
Label:Capitol
Prev Title:A Little Bit More
Prev Year:1986
Next Title:I'm Not Gonna Let You Go
Next Year:1987

"Falling" is a 1986 song by American singer Melba Moore. The track was released as the third single following "A Little Bit More," her number one R&B song with Freddie Jackson. The song is noteworthy for Moore's vocal dynamics, including a high note that she holds for nearly 20 seconds, ranking among the longest sustained notes in recorded pop music. Just like Moore's previous single, "Falling" peaked at number one on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, for one week.[1]

Track listings and formats

A. "Falling" (Radio edit) – 4:20

B. "Got To Have Your Love" – 5:09

A. "Falling" (LP version) – 4:33

B. "Falling" (Edit) – 4:20

"Got To Have Your Love" (Written, Produced by Paul Laurence)

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 413.
  2. Web site: Melba Moore - Falling, 7", Single.
  3. Web site: Melba Moore - Falling, 1986, 12" Single.