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"A Blossom Fell" is a popular song written by Howard Barnes, Harold Cornelius, and Dominic John and published in 1954. The best-known version was recorded by Nat King Cole. The recording was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 3095. The B-side was "If I May." The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on April 27, 1955, and lasted 20 weeks on the chart, peaking at #2. (Note that in this era, Billboard combined data for both sides of two-sided hits, so the #2 status applies to the combination of "A Blossom Fell" and "If I May"). In the UK "A Blossom Fell" was even more popular with 3 cover versions to reach the UK charts: The first one was by Dickie Valentine who entered the UK listings on 18 February 1955 and climbed up to the # 10 spot. One week later the version by Nat King Cole appeared and outsold Valentines recording by reaching #3. Finally Ronnie Hilton's version charted at #10 a few weeks later. Nat King Cole recorded the song again for his album The Nat King Cole Story (1961). The Nat King Cole recording is also featured in Terrence Malick's 1973 film Badlands. 


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1998
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A blossom fell from off a tree
It settled softly on the lips you turned to me
The Gypsies say, and I know why
A falling blossom only touches lips that lie

A blossom fell and very soon
I saw you kissing someone new beneath the moon
I thought you loved me, you said you loved me
We planned together to dream forever
The dream has ended, for true love died
The night a blossom fell and touched two lips that lied

A blossom fell and very soon
I saw you kissing someone new beneath the moon
I thought you loved me, you said you loved me
We planned together to dream forever
The dream has ended, for true love died
The night a blossom fell and touched two lips that lied

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Nat King Cole

Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was a musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. He owes most of his popular musical fame to his soft baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres. He was one of the first black Americans to host a television variety show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death. more »

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Written by: Howard Barnes, Harold Cornelius, Dominic John

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Dickie Valentine was an English pop singer in the 1950s, while Nat King Cole was an American jazz pianist and vocalist, widely recognized as one of the most important and influential musicians of the 20th century.
Song Release
"A Blossom Fell" was released in 1955. At the time, two versions by both artists - Valentine and Cole - competed in the UK Singles Chart.
Chart Performance
Dickie Valentine's version of "A Blossom Fell" peaked at No. 10 in the UK charts, while Nat King Cole's version of the song reached No. 2.
Songwriters
The song was written by Howard Barnes, Harold Cornelius, and Dominic John. They were all renowned songwriters of that era.
Lyrical Interpretation
"A Blossom Fell" is a sentimental ballad that tells a tale about a love that has sadly ended. It uses the imagery of a blossom falling from a tree to symbolize the end of this relationship.
Nat King Cole Album
"A Blossom Fell" is one song from Nat King Cole's 1955 album titled "Unforgettable". This album is considered one of his most successful and iconic.
Style of Music
Both versions of the song are manifestations of the prevalent musical styles of their time - pop and jazz respectively, which were popular in the 1950s.
DJing History
During the 1950s, disc jockeys (DJs) arose as a major force in shaping music tastes, in an age where television had not fully developed nationwide. The different versions of "A Blossom Fell" being played on the radio, played a role in promoting both artists' careers.
Impact on Career
The song gave both Dickie Valentine and Nat King Cole commercial success and further established them as influential performers of the 1950s.
Legacy
Despite being recorded more than six decades ago, "A Blossom Fell" has been covered by various artists since then, demonstrating the timeless appeal of the song.

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