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
David Grant & Jaki Graham Could It Be I’m Falling In Love reupload this song please
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I revisited Mr Grant’s earlier stuff a while ago when I bought the BBR reissues of the two Linx albums. Great stuff, their 12″ single of Plaything is one of my all time favourite eighties twelves. I love the way it goes from bass solo straight into a guitar solo…
https://youtu.be/TdgxavbUKnQ
I remember this track in the mid 80’s, played it many times on my personal stereo, and listened to it a lot when traveling on the train. David Grant featured a lot on Top of the Pops in the early 80’s and this is the hit that was my favourite, his wife Carrie has been on UK TV with David presenting singing talent contests and now she is a regular prenter on the BBC. Carrie was also in a band Sweet Dreams who performed “I’m Never Giving Up” for the Eurovision Song Contest (1983) and TOTP. Jaki Graham is still… Read more »
Brings back wonderful melodies. I got this track on tape by a charismatic classmate Peti de Wit, who was active as a dj already, although still in his teens. We lost contact, but everytime I hear this song it brings back the bittersweet feeling of things lost and gained in life.
Although a cover, this track is to me still one of the very hallmarks of the 80s, simply one of the best and warm melodies ever transmitted in the ether!
And these days he is a vocal coach on Pop Idol!
Another wonderful post. Jaki Graham with David Gant are simply perfection and hopefully you would consider posting more stuff on Jaki Graham. 🙂
Hola Paul, excelente publicación, muchas gracias.
Siguiendo en este estilo, podrías publicar si es que lo tienes, a Colin Blunstone – Touch (12″). Y otro tema más funk L.T.D. – Kickin’ Back también en 12″. Muchos te lo agradeceríamos. Saludos y suerte.
Weird bordercrossing song. I knew rockers half-punks playbacking (and knowing the lyrics..), rockers slowdancing at 2 am.
But, wait, never saw the sleeve. Fortunately, because they are the weirdest looking singers in the world. (And that’s including katy perry and that guy in sports-shorts from the 80’s).) What were they thinking? Mmme Tussaud?
It looks to me like the “weirdness” is mostly due to lighting and makeup effects. The photographer was no doubt trying to be “artistic.” 😀
Fantastic!! Had this on my Greatest Hits of 1985 cassette (someone must’ve bought it for me, I never bought cassettes).
Didn’t realise it was a cover! 😮
Hoping you’re poised with Mated for later in the week. 😉
Thank you Jermajesty 😉
I loved this cover version, I reckon it was probably better than the original too. 1985 was such a good year for R&B & Soul music.
Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome Junior 🙂
Dare I say, but I really like this version better than the original Spinners version. Like Daniel said, it’s good to get some slow tunes of R&B on your site. It’s excellent that you are all-inclusive Paul on your site. Not just one genre, but many. I love your eclecticism when you showcase the many twleves of the 80’s and the 90’s. We are all better off because of the phenomenal music you post Paul.
As always, thanks again!
Jeff
I prefer this one too Jeff. Enjoy! 🙂
Thank you Paul. It’s good to get some slow tunes of R&B. I love this song and I’m happy to get the Extended version.
You’re very welcome Daniel 🙂