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Can't Stop Fallin' into Love

{{distinguish|text=the Elvis Presley song Can't Help Falling in Love}}

{{Infobox song

| name = Can't Stop Fallin' into Love

| cover = Cheap_Trick-cant_stop_fallin_into_love.jpg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Cheap Trick

| album = Busted

| B-side = You Drive, I'll Steer

| released = July 1990

| recorded =

| studio =

| venue =

| genre = Rock

| length = 3:49

| label = Epic

| writer = * Rick Nielsen

| producer = Richie Zito

| prev_title = Let Go

| prev_year = 1989

| next_title = Wherever Would I Be

| next_year = 1990

}}

"Can't Stop Fallin' into Love" is a song by the American rock band Cheap Trick, which was released in 1990 as the lead single from their eleventh studio album Busted. It was written by guitarist Rick Nielsen, lead singer Robin Zander and bassist Tom Petersson, and Fred Nesbit,{{cite web| url=https://repertoire.bmi.com/Search/Search?Main_Search_Text=Can%27t%20Stop%20Fallin%27%20into%20Love&Main_Search=Title&Sub_Search=Please%20Select&Search_Type=all&View_Count=0&Page_Number=0 |title=Songview Search: Can't Stop Fallin' into Love |publisher=BMI |access-date=March 10, 2024}} and was produced by Richie Zito.{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Cheap-Trick-Busted/master/223388|title = Cheap Trick - Busted| website=Discogs }}

Following the band's commercial comeback with Lap of Luxury in 1988, "Can't Stop Fallin' into Love" and its parent album Busted attempted to capitalize on the previous album's success. The song reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. It would be Cheap Trick's last single to reach the Top 40.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/cheap-trick/chart-history/hsi/|title = Cheap Trick| magazine=Billboard }}

Background

"Can't Stop Fallin' into Love" was originally written as an instrumental track in early 1987.Billboard magazine - Talent: Cheap Trick offers new audio treat - Ed Christman - October 6, 1990 - page 32 Once the band had added lyrics, the song was demoed in Milwaukee, with blues singer/songwriter Harvey Scales on vocals. Soon after, Zander presented a copy of the demo to Rod Stewart and although the singer expressed interest in recording the song for his upcoming album, Epic blocked the deal as they felt Cheap Trick should record and release their own version instead.{{cite book|title=Reputation Is a Fragile Thing|author1=Hayes, M. |author2=Sharp, K.|pages=164|year=1998|publisher=Poptastic|isbn=978-0-9662081-0-8}}

Music video

The song's music video was directed by Nigel Dick and produced by Lisa Hollinshead.Billboard magazine - New videoclips - August 18, 1990 - page 64

Release

"Can't Stop Fallin' into Love" was released by Epic on 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl and CD. The 12" vinyl and a limited edition CD single were released in the UK only, with a 12" vinyl also released for the Netherlands.{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Cheap-Trick-Cant-Stop-Fallin-Into-Love/master/117091 |title=Cheap Trick - Can't Stop Fallin' Into Love at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |access-date=2012-03-11}} For its release as a single, the song had a "Radio Mix" produced.{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Cheap-Trick-Cant-Stop-Fallin-Into-Love/release/1459650 |title=Cheap Trick - Can't Stop Fallin' Into Love (Vinyl) at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |access-date=2012-03-11}} The single's B-side, "You Drive, I'll Steer", was taken from Busted.{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Cheap-Trick-Busted/master/223388 |title=Cheap Trick - Busted at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |access-date=2012-03-11}} The 12" vinyl released in the Netherlands featured the extra track "I Can't Understand It", also from Busted.{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Cheap-Trick-Cant-Stop-Fallin-Into-Love/release/2172683 |title=Cheap Trick - Can't Stop Fallin' Into Love (Vinyl) at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |access-date=2012-03-11}} On the 12" vinyl released in the UK, the "LP Version" of the song was used, along with "You Drive, I'll Steer" and the band's 1988 US chart-topper "The Flame". The UK CD single used the same track listing but the A-side was the "Radio Mix".

Critical reception

Upon release, Billboard commented: "Strumming guitar rocker should easily build upon the momentum started by group's career-resuscitating project last year."Billboard magazine - Single reviews - July 21, 1990 - page 75 Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote: "A grandiose ballad from the reformed rockers. Hook-heavy music full of ringing guitars and macho lyrics."Music & Media magazine - Previews: Singles - August 25, 1990 - page 11

In a review of the single, AllMusic gave three out of five stars and wrote: ""Can't Stop Fallin' into Love" began life as an instrumental, but the worthless words make the piece shine. Zander pouts and preens in prime peacock fashion, quoting trashy Rod Stewart and grimy greats the Troggs. High on the platinum fumes of the glistening Lap of Luxury, the charismatic quartet seems happy and comfortable (temporarily) back on top. Slipping love letters and suicide notes under a "Stone Free" bassline and glossy adult contemporary sheen, this track is positively Cheap Trick at their subversive best."{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/cant-stop-fallin-into-love-r438665|title = Can't Stop Fallin' into Love - Cheap Trick | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic| website=AllMusic }}

Track listing

;7" Single

  1. "Can't Stop Fallin' into Love (Radio Mix)" - 3:49
  2. "You Drive, I'll Steer" - 4:33

;12" Single (UK release)

  1. "Can't Stop Fallin' into Love (LP Version)" - 3:49
  2. "The Flame" - 4:33
  3. "You Drive, I'll Steer" - 4:33

;12" Single (Dutch release)

  1. "Can't Stop Fallin' into Love" - 3:49
  2. "You Drive, I'll Steer" - 4:33
  3. "I Can't Understand It" - 3:29

;CD Single (UK Limited Edition release)

  1. "Can't Stop Fallin' into Love (Radio Mix)" - 3:49
  2. "The Flame" - 4:30
  3. "You Drive, I'll Steer" - 4:33

Charts

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align="left"|Chart (1990)

! style="text-align:center;"|Peak
position

align="left"|Australian Singles Chart{{cite web|author=Steffen Hung |url=http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Cheap+Trick&titel=Can%27t+Stop+Fallin%27+Into+Love&cat=s |title=Cheap Trick - Can't Stop Fallin' Into Love |publisher=australian-charts.com |access-date=2012-03-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113022037/http://www.australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Cheap+Trick&titel=Can%27t+Stop+Fallin%27+Into+Love&cat=s |archive-date=2012-11-13 }}

| style="text-align:center;"|26

align="left"|Canadian RPM Top Singles{{cite web |url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-110.01-e.php?PHPSESSID=11jq1uuicfbth860997u8p11q4&q1=Cheap+Trick+Stop+Fallin&q2=Top+Singles&interval=20 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723212602/http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-110.01-e.php?PHPSESSID=11jq1uuicfbth860997u8p11q4&q1=Cheap+Trick+Stop+Fallin&q2=Top+Singles&interval=20 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-07-23 |title=Results - RPM - Library and Archives Canada |publisher=Collectionscanada.gc.ca |access-date=2012-03-11 }}

| style="text-align:center;"|6

align="left"|US Billboard Hot 100{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=cheap trick|chart=all}} |title=Cheap Trick US chart history |publisher=Billboard |access-date=2010-08-28}}

| style="text-align:center;"|12

align="left"|US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/cheap-trick-p3879/charts-awards/billboard-singles |title=Cheap Trick |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=2012-03-11}}

| style="text-align:center;"|4

Personnel

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;Additional personnel

References

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Category:1990 songs

Category:1990 singles

Category:Cheap Trick songs

Category:Songs written by Rick Nielsen

Category:Songs written by Robin Zander

Category:Songs written by Tom Petersson

Category:Song recordings produced by Richie Zito

Category:Epic Records singles