It's the Falling in Love explained

It's the Falling in Love
Type:song
Artist:Michael Jackson featuring Patti Austin
Album:Off the Wall
Released:August 10, 1979
Recorded:December 1978
Genre:Soul[1]
Length:3:48
Label:
Producer:Quincy Jones

"It's the Falling in Love" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson with guest vocals by R&B singer - songwriter Patti Austin.[2] It is the ninth track from his fifth studio album, Off the Wall (1979). It was written by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster, with production by Quincy Jones.[3]

Bayer Sager first recorded the song for her album ...Too in 1978, featuring background vocals by Michael McDonald and Bill Champlin.[4]

The version of the song by Dee Dee Bridgewater is included on her 1979 album Bad for Me. Bee Gees protégé Samantha Sang also released a version of this song in 1979, which is now available only in Australia on her album The Ultimate Collection. Dionne Warwick also recorded the song for her 1980 album No Night So Long.[5]

Personnel

Personnel as listed in the album's liner notes are:[6]

Notes and References

  1. What a Fool Believes Edition. Hit Parade Music History and Music Trivia. Slate. Molanphy. Chris. July 31, 2021. February 22, 2024.
  2. Man in the Music p. 73
  3. Quincy Jones: A Research and Information Guide p. 87
  4. Catalog of Copyright Entries: Musical Compositions (1978) p. 440
  5. https://web.archive.org/web/20160321235216/http://www.metrolyrics.com/its-the-falling-in-love-lyrics-dionne-warwick.html metrolyrics.com
  6. Off The Wall . 1979 . booklet . Epic Records.