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“I Just Fall in Love Again” is a timeless ballad written by Larry Herbstritt in collaboration with Steve Dorff, Harry Lloyd, and Gloria Sklerov. Herbstritt initially crafted the melody and chorus chords, bringing them to Steve Dorff, who along with Lloyd and Sklerov, completed the evocative lyrics. Originally recorded by the Carpenters, the song found renewed success through covers by Dusty Springfield and Anne Murray.
The Carpenters’ rendition of “I Just Fall in Love Again” was featured on their 1977 album *Passage*. Richard Carpenter, reflecting on the song’s suitability for Karen Carpenter’s vocals, believed it had potential as a hit single. However, A&M Records opted not to release it due to its length, just over four minutes, which was considered impractical for Top 40 radio play at the time.
Dusty Springfield subsequently recorded the song for her album *Living Without Your Love* in 1979, coincidentally just before Anne Murray released her own version. Murray, a fan of Springfield, was unaware of the earlier cover and later remarked that she might not have recorded it had she known. Despite this, Murray’s rendition became immensely popular, topping both the Billboard Country and Adult Contemporary charts for three weeks. It also achieved notable positions on the Cash Box Top 100 and Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Anne Murray’s interpretation of “I Just Fall in Love Again” marked the beginning of a string of successes in 1979 and 1980, including three consecutive number-one hits on the Country charts and four on Adult Contemporary. The song’s appeal transcended traditional country music boundaries, showcasing Murray’s versatility as an artist.
In 2007, Murray paid homage to Dusty Springfield by including a posthumous duet version of the song on her album *Duets: Friends & Legends*. The track’s enduring popularity and emotional resonance continue to solidify its place as a cherished classic in the realm of country and adult contemporary music.
With heartfelt vocals by Anne Murray and a rich musical arrangement featuring keyboards, guitars, and strings, “I Just Fall in Love Again” remains a testament to the enduring power of love songs in capturing the hearts of listeners across generations.
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Lyrics
Dreaming, I must be dreaming
Or am I really lying here with you?
Baby, you take me in your arms
And though I’m wide awake, I know my dream is coming trueAnd, oh, I just fall in love again
Just one touch and then it happens every time
There I go, I just fall in love again and when I do
I can’t help myself, I fall in love with youMagic, it must be magic
The way I hold you and the night just seems to fly
Easy for you to take me to a star
Heaven is that moment when I look into your eyesAnd, oh, I just fall in love again
Just one touch and then it happens every time
There I go, I just fall in love again and when I do
I can’t help myself, I fall in love with you
I can’t help myself, I fall in love with you