Never Gonna Fall in Love Again

Eric Carmen

About Never Gonna Fall in Love Again

"Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" is a song co-written and recorded by American pop rock artist Eric Carmen. It was released as the second single from Carmen's self-titled debut solo album, the song peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in June 1976, remaining in the Top 40 for ten weeks. The song reached number one on the Billboard Easy Listening chart. In Canada, it was a number-one hit on both charts. The melody of "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" is based on the third movement (Adagio) from Symphony No. 2 by Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. On his second solo LP, Boats Against the Current, Carmen had a subsequent Top 40 hit entitled "She Did It", a happy answer to the loneliness and lovelessness described in this song and its equally melancholy predecessor, "All By Myself". 


Year:
1988
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No use pretending things can still be right
There's really nothing more to say
I'll get along without your kiss tonight
Just close the door and walk away

Never gonna fall in love again
I don't want to start with someone new
‘Cause I couldn't bear to see it end
Just like me and you
No, I never want to feel the pain
Of remembering how it used to be
Never gonna fall in love again
Just like you and me

At first we thought that love was here to stay
The summer made it seem so right
But like the sun we watched it fade away
From morning into lonely night

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Eric Carmen

Eric Howard Carmen (born August 11, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist. more »

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Written by: ERIC CARMEN, SERGEI RACHMANINOFF

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9 facts about this song

Song Inspiration
"Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" is inspired by a movement from Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 in E minor. Eric Carmen is known for his appreciation of classical music and often incorporated it into his compositions.
Album Information
The song is a part of Eric Carmen's debut solo album, "Eric Carmen", which was released in 1975. This album contains two of Carmen's biggest hits, including "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again."
Chart Performance
"Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" was a huge hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 11. It also topped the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart for three weeks.
Origin Story
The song came about after Eric Carmen's band, The Raspberries, disbanded. It's often seen as a reaction to the end of that phase of his career.
Song Theme
"Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" is a love ballad that’s full of emotion. Its lyrics express an ardent, intense feeling of pain related to heartbreak, hence its title.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by multiple artists. Several notable versions include those by Dana (who hit number 31 in the UK), British pop band Deuce (which peaked at number 11 in the UK), and pop duo Robson & Jerome.
Song Length
The original song from the album "Eric Carmen" has a length of 3 minutes and 46 seconds. However, the single version was shortened to 2 minutes and 51 seconds.
French Version
A French version of the song entitled "C'est la Vie, mon Chérie" was recorded by Canadian singer René Simard.
Awards
The song earned Eric Carmen a Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) award for being a 'million airplay' song.

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