Falling

Julee Cruise

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"Falling" is a song by the American dream pop singer Julee Cruise. It is the lead single and second track from her debut studio album, Floating into the Night (1989). Featuring music composed by Angelo Badalamenti and lyrics written by David Lynch, an instrumental version of "Falling" was used as the theme song for the ABC television series Twin Peaks and its Showtime revival. Twin Peaks gained a cult following after its original broadcast in April 1990, and "Falling" subsequently charted in 15 countries worldwide between 1990 and 1992, including Australia, where it reached No. 1 in April 1991. The instrumental version of the song, performed by Badalamenti, won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance at the 32nd Grammy Awards. This instrumental version is included in the first volume of the Pure Moods compilation album series but is erroneously titled on the artwork and liner notes as being the theme for Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. In 2010, Pitchfork Media ranked "Falling" at No. 146 on its "Top 200 Tracks of the 1990s". 


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2008
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Don't let yourself be hurt this time.
Don't let yourself be hurt this time.

Then I saw your face
Then I saw your smile

The sky is still blue
The clouds come and go
Yet something is different
Are we falling in love?

Don't let yourself be hurt this time.
Don't let yourself be hurt this time.

Then your kiss so soft
Then your touch so warm

The stars still shine bright
The mountains still high
Yet something is different
Are we falling in love?

Falling
Falling
Are we falling in love?

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Julee Cruise

Julee Cruise (born December 1, 1956, Creston, Iowa) is an American singer and actress. more »

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Written by: David K. Lynch, Angelo Badalamenti

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Falling" is considered to be in the genre of dream pop. This is a subgenre of alternative music that originated in the UK and combines elements of pop, rock, ambient, and ethereal sounds.
Television Show Connection
"Falling" is famously recognized as the theme song for the cult classic TV show "Twin Peaks". It was composed by Badalamenti and David Lynch, the director of the series.
Vocalist Details
The vocals for the song "Falling" were performed by Julee Cruise, an American singer and actress. Cruise's ethereal vocals became a trendsetter for the dream pop genre.
Music Video Director
Despite primarily being a filmmaker, David Lynch also directed the music video for "Falling."
Instrumentation
The song "Falling" uniquely features a Fender Rhodes electric piano and a synthesizer to create its haunting melody.
Record Label
"Falling" was released under the Warner Bros. Records label.
Inspiration
Angelo Badalamenti and David Lynch claimed they drew inspiration from the 1958 song "When I Fall in Love" to compose "Falling".
Album Release
"Falling" was part of the album "Floating into the Night" released in 1989, which became a hit for the trio.
Chart Success
"Falling" reached several music charts worldwide. It was particularly successful in the United Kingdom, where it hit number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
Award Wins
The version of the song that was used as the "Twin Peaks" theme song won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 1991.

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