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David Grant & Jaki Graham – Could It Be I’m Falling In Love (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Could It Be I’m Falling in Love” is a 1972 song originally recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners (known as “Detroit Spinners” in the UK).

In 1985 British pop singer David Grant along with three time Grammy nominated British R&B singer Jaki Graham covered the song which became a top ten hit in the UK peaking at #5. Internationally the single reached #8 Ireland, #17 Netherlands, #48 New Zealand and #60 on the US R&B chart.

SIDE A:
Could It Be I’m Falling In Love (Extended Version) 5:24
Written-By – M. Steals*, M. Steals*
Performed by – David Grant & Jaki Graham

SIDE B:
Could It Be I’m Falling In Love 4:20
Written-By – M. Steals*, M. Steals*
Performed by – David Grant & Jaki Graham

Turn Around
Written-By – D. Grant*, D. Bramble*
Performed by – David Grant

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 Could It Be Im Falling In Love U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles #60

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis ‎– GRANX 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul

CREDITS:
Management – Brian Freshwater, Fresher Management Ltd.
Mastered By – Jack Adams (2)
Photography By – Eric Blum
Producer – Derek Bramble

NOTES:
Manufactured in the UK

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp:
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube:
Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard:
ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning:
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans:
Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi