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== Background and release ==
== Background and release ==
Before Selena signed a record deal with major recording label [[EMI Latin]] in 1989,<ref name="retrospective">{{cite journal|last=Lannert|first=John|title=A Retrospective|journal=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=10 June 1995|volume=107|issue=23|page=112|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=0QsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA62&dq=Selena+signs+with+EMI+Latin+1989&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ep7nT8XHFc7q0QHd-IHwCQ&ved=0CDUQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Selena%20signs%20with%20EMI%20Latin%201989&f=false|accessdate=24 June 2012}}</ref> she hinted that she wanted to start recording albums in English.<ref name="Stephen Finfer">{{cite news |title=A Crossover Dream Halted Prematurely, Tragically Some Ambitious Plans Were Under Way to Bring Selena to Mainstream U.S. Audience |first=Enrique |last=Lopetegui |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/22779753.html?dids=22779753:22779753&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+08%2C+1995&author=ENRIQUE+LOPETEGUI&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=A+Crossover+Dream+Halted+Prematurely%2C+Tragically+Some+Ambitious+Plans+Were+Under+Way+to+Bring+Selena+to+Mainstream+U.S.+Audience&pqatl=google |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=[[Tribune Company]] |date=8 April 1995 |accessdate=21 July 2011}}</ref><ref name="crossoveract">{{cite journal |author=Harrington, Richard |year=1995 |title=Selena: Numero Uno; Slain Tejano Singer's Album Tops Pop Chart |journal=[[The Washington Post]] |volume= |issue= |pages= |publisher=[[Katharine Weymouth]] |doi= |pmid= |pmc= |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/18609329.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Jul+26%2C+1995&author=Richard+Harrington&pub=The+Washington+Post+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=D.01&desc=Selena%3A+Numero+Uno%3B+Slain+Tejano+Singer%27s+Album+Tops+Pop+Chart |accessdate=15 May 2011 }}</ref> Selena was offered three demos to record for [[Charles Koppelman]], chairmen of EMI Records. She recorded "[[Is It the Beat?]]", "[[Where Did the Feeling Go?]]", and "[[Only Love (Engelbert Humperdinck/Selena song)|Only Love]]".<ref name="Jose Behar Interview">{{cite web |url=http://www.taxi.com/music-business-faq/ar/behar.html |title=Jose Behar, interview |author=Minnick, Doug |date=24 September 2010 |work=Taxi A&R |accessdate=24 September 2010}}</ref> After reviewing Selena's demos, Koppelman declined a [[crossover (music)|crossover]] attempt, later confessing that he believed Selena needed a bigger fan base first.<ref name="The Queen of Tejano Music">{{Cite episode| title =Queen of Tejano Music, Selena special| episodelink =| url =|series = | serieslink = | credits = | network = Q-Productions| station =| city = Corpus Christi| airdate = 2007| began = | ended = | season = | seriesno = | number = | minutes = 60| transcript =| transcripturl = | quote = }}</ref> After releasing five Spanish-language albums, all achieving unprecedented milestones in the Latin music industry,<ref name="retrospective"/>{{sfn|Stuessy|2009|p=308}} Koppelman believed Selena reached her peak in the Spanish market and began preparations on recording a crossover album for Selena.<ref name="The Queen of Tejano Music"/>{{sfn|Espinosa|2008|p=366}}
Before Selena signed a record deal with a major recording label in 1989,<ref name="retrospective">{{cite journal|last=Lannert|first=John|title=A Retrospective|journal=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=10 June 1995|volume=107|issue=23|page=112|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=0QsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA62&dq=Selena+signs+with+EMI+Latin+1989&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ep7nT8XHFc7q0QHd-IHwCQ&ved=0CDUQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Selena%20signs%20with%20EMI%20Latin%201989&f=false|accessdate=24 June 2012}}</ref> she had hinted that she wanted to start recording in English.<ref name="Stephen Finfer">{{cite news |title=A Crossover Dream Halted Prematurely, Tragically Some Ambitious Plans Were Under Way to Bring Selena to Mainstream U.S. Audience |first=Enrique |last=Lopetegui |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/22779753.html?dids=22779753:22779753&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+08%2C+1995&author=ENRIQUE+LOPETEGUI&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=A+Crossover+Dream+Halted+Prematurely%2C+Tragically+Some+Ambitious+Plans+Were+Under+Way+to+Bring+Selena+to+Mainstream+U.S.+Audience&pqatl=google |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=[[Tribune Company]] |date=8 April 1995 |accessdate=21 July 2011}}</ref><ref name="crossoveract">{{cite journal |author=Harrington, Richard |year=1995 |title=Selena: Numero Uno; Slain Tejano Singer's Album Tops Pop Chart |journal=[[The Washington Post]] |volume= |issue= |pages= |publisher=[[Katharine Weymouth]] |doi= |pmid= |pmc= |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/18609329.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Jul+26%2C+1995&author=Richard+Harrington&pub=The+Washington+Post+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=D.01&desc=Selena%3A+Numero+Uno%3B+Slain+Tejano+Singer%27s+Album+Tops+Pop+Chart |accessdate=15 May 2011 }}</ref> Selena was asked to make three demos for [[Charles Koppelman]], chairmen of EMI Records. She recorded "[[Is It the Beat?]]", "[[Where Did the Feeling Go?]]", and "[[Only Love (Engelbert Humperdinck/Selena song)|Only Love]]".<ref name="Jose Behar Interview">{{cite web |url=http://www.taxi.com/music-business-faq/ar/behar.html |title=Jose Behar, interview |author=Minnick, Doug |date=24 September 2010 |work=Taxi A&R |accessdate=24 September 2010}}</ref> After reviewing Selena's recordings, Koppelman declined a [[crossover (music)|crossover]] attempt, believing that she should first strengthen her fan base .<ref name="The Queen of Tejano Music">{{Cite episode| title =Queen of Tejano Music, Selena special| episodelink =| url =|series = | serieslink = | credits = | network = Q-Productions| station =| city = Corpus Christi| airdate = 2007| began = | ended = | season = | seriesno = | number = | minutes = 60| transcript =| transcripturl = | quote = }}</ref> After releasing five Spanish-language albums, all achieving unprecedented milestones in the Latin music industry,<ref name="retrospective"/>{{sfn|Stuessy|2009|p=308}} Koppelman believed Selena had reached her peak in the Spanish market and began preparations for a crossover album for Selena.<ref name="The Queen of Tejano Music"/>{{sfn|Espinosa|2008|p=366}}


Selena and her record producer—sibling [[A.B. Quintanilla III]]<ref>{{cite journal|last=Lannert|first=John|title=Billboard's Latin Awards Show Becomes Mas Grande, Mas Bueno|journal=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=4 May 1996|volume=108|issue=18|page=122|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=9gsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA26&dq=Selena+her+brother+A.B.+Quintanilla+III&hl=en&sa=X&ei=FqTnT9CuLYWt0AGonKj0Dg&ved=0CEQQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=Selena%20her%20brother%20A.B.%20Quintanilla%20III&f=false|accessdate=24 June 2012}}</ref>—arrived in Nashville, Tennessee with the objective of collaborating with [[Keith Thomas (producer)|Keith Thomas]]. Thomas revealed that he was unable to add any vocals on the song he titled "I Could Fall in Love". Because of this, Thomas performed an [[a capella]] version for a better understanding. Selena and A.B. instantly favored the lyrics, while A.B. added that he wanted Selena to record "I Could Fall in Love" for her album. Selena recorded the song in December 1994 at the The Bennett House in [[Franklin, Tennessee|Franklin]], Tennessee, and it was mixed by [[Bill Whittington]] with assistance from Mike Corbett and Todd Moore. Selena had to return in a later date due to Thomas unable to add the vocals in time. Selena's husband, [[Chris Perez]], overshadowed the recording sessions and stated that recording was wrapped up in one day.<ref name="dreaming of you">{{cite album-notes |title=Dreaming of You |albumlink=Dreaming of You (album) |artist=[[Selena]] |year=1995 |type=Compact disc |publisher=EMI Latin/EMI Records |publisherid=724354096907}}</ref>
Selena and her record producer brother, [[A.B. Quintanilla III]],<ref>{{cite journal|last=Lannert|first=John|title=Billboard's Latin Awards Show Becomes Mas Grande, Mas Bueno|journal=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=4 May 1996|volume=108|issue=18|page=122|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=9gsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA26&dq=Selena+her+brother+A.B.+Quintanilla+III&hl=en&sa=X&ei=FqTnT9CuLYWt0AGonKj0Dg&ved=0CEQQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=Selena%20her%20brother%20A.B.%20Quintanilla%20III&f=false|accessdate=24 June 2012}}</ref> arrived in Nashville, Tennessee, with the objective of collaborating with producer, songwriter [[Keith Thomas (producer)|Keith Thomas]]. Thomas revealed that he was unable to add any more vocals to a new song, "I Could Fall in Love". Therefore, Thomas performed an [[a cappella]] version to assist their understanding, with the result that both Selena and A.B. instantly favoured the existing lyric. A.B. added that he wanted Selena to record "I could Fall in Love" for her album. Selena recorded the song in December 1994 at the The Bennett House in [[Franklin, Tennessee|Franklin]], Tennessee, and it was mixed by [[Bill Whittington]] with assistance from Mike Corbett and Todd Moore. Although Selena had to return later when Thomas was able to provide additional vocals, Selena's husband, [[Chris Perez]],who had overshadowed the recording sessions, stated that the recording was wrapped up in one day.<ref name="dreaming of you">{{cite album-notes |title=Dreaming of You |albumlink=Dreaming of You (album) |artist=[[Selena]] |year=1995 |type=Compact disc |publisher=EMI Latin/EMI Records |publisherid=724354096907}}</ref>


Thomas later confessed that he was working on another track that Selena was supposed to record.<ref name="Selena ''Biography''">{{Cite episode| title =Biography: Selena| episodelink=| url =|series = | serieslink = | credits = | network = A&E| station =| city = | airdate = 28 November 2007| began = | ended = | season = | seriesno = | number = | minutes = 60| transcript =| transcripturl = | quote =}}</ref> On March 31, 1995, Selena was [[Murder of Selena|murdered]] by her friend and ex-employer [[Yolanda Saldivar]] in [[Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi]], [[Texas]].<ref name="Death">Villafranca, Armando and Reinert, Patty. [http://web.archive.org/web/20070621144534/http://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/metropolitan/selena/95/04/01/killed.html "Singer Selena shot to death"]. ''[[Houston Chronicle]]'', ([[Hearst Corporation]]) 1 April 1995. Retrieved on 1 February 2008.</ref> Thomas later told ''[[Biography (TV series)|Biography]]'' that the track remained unfinished.<ref name="Selena ''Biography''"/> "I Could Fall in Love" was released as the [[lead single]] off of ''[[Dreaming of You (album)|Dreaming of You]]'' (1995), on 26 June 1995.<ref name="airwaves"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Selena's Song|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HGsfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KtUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4965,406015&dq=selena+i+could+fall+in+love&hl=en|accessdate=25 June 2012|newspaper=[[The News Journal]]|publisher=Howard Griffin|date=17 June 1995}}</ref> The song was released simultaneously with "[[Tú Sólo Tú]]" as lead singles, they were meant to demonstrate the concept of Selena's musical transition from recording songs in Spanish to English.<ref name="adultcontemporary">{{cite news|title=Tejano cuts best part of Selena's posthumous album|accessdate=26 June 2012|newspaper=[[Minneapolis Star-Tribune]]|publisher=Michael J. Klingensmith|date=16 July 1995}}</ref> "I Could Fall in Love" debuted on US radios on 15 June 1995 to [[contemporary hit radio]]s, [[Top 40 (radio format)|Top 40]], and [[rhythmic contemporary]] airplay; while "Tú Sólo Tú" was instead classified for [[Latin music]] radios such as [[Tejano music|Tejano]], [[Latin pop]], and [[Regional styles of Mexican music|Regional Mexican]] airplay.<ref name="press"/><ref name="lannert">{{cite journal|last=Lanert|first=John|title=Peermusic Thrives in Latin market|journal=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=19 August 1995|volume=107|issue=33|page=96|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=xgsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA46&dq=Tu+Solo+Tu+Latin+pop&hl=en&sa=X&ei=dqbnT_veMMnb0QH7vMHjCQ&ved=0CDkQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Tu%20Solo%20Tu%20Latin%20pop&f=false|accessdate=24 June 2012}}</ref> An editor from the ''[[Minneapolis Star-Tribune]]'' believed "I Could Fall in Love" was aimed more to [[Adult contemporary music|adult contemporary]] airplay than at the R&B or Top-40 markets where [[Gloria Estefan]] scored well".<ref name="adultcontemporary"/>
Thomas later confessed that he was working on another track that Selena was supposed to record.<ref name="Selena ''Biography''">{{Cite episode| title =Biography: Selena| episodelink=| url =|series = | serieslink = | credits = | network = A&E| station =| city = | airdate = 28 November 2007| began = | ended = | season = | seriesno = | number = | minutes = 60| transcript =| transcripturl = | quote =}}</ref> On March 31, 1995, Selena was [[Murder of Selena|murdered]] by her friend and ex-employer [[Yolanda Saldivar]] in [[Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi]], [[Texas]].<ref name="Death">Villafranca, Armando and Reinert, Patty. [http://web.archive.org/web/20070621144534/http://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/metropolitan/selena/95/04/01/killed.html "Singer Selena shot to death"]. ''[[Houston Chronicle]]'', ([[Hearst Corporation]]) 1 April 1995. Retrieved on 1 February 2008.</ref> Thomas later told ''[[Biography (TV series)|Biography]]'' that the track remained unfinished.<ref name="Selena ''Biography''"/> "I Could Fall in Love" was released as the [[lead single]] off of ''[[Dreaming of You (album)|Dreaming of You]]'' (1995), on 26 June 1995.<ref name="airwaves"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Selena's Song|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HGsfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KtUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4965,406015&dq=selena+i+could+fall+in+love&hl=en|accessdate=25 June 2012|newspaper=[[The News Journal]]|publisher=Howard Griffin|date=17 June 1995}}</ref> The song was released simultaneously with "[[Tú Sólo Tú]]" as lead singles, they were meant to demonstrate the concept of Selena's musical transition from recording songs in Spanish to English.<ref name="adultcontemporary">{{cite news|title=Tejano cuts best part of Selena's posthumous album|accessdate=26 June 2012|newspaper=[[Minneapolis Star-Tribune]]|publisher=Michael J. Klingensmith|date=16 July 1995}}</ref> "I Could Fall in Love" debuted on US radios on 15 June 1995 to [[contemporary hit radio]]s, [[Top 40 (radio format)|Top 40]], and [[rhythmic contemporary]] airplay; while "Tú Sólo Tú" was instead classified for [[Latin music]] radios such as [[Tejano music|Tejano]], [[Latin pop]], and [[Regional styles of Mexican music|Regional Mexican]] airplay.<ref name="press"/><ref name="lannert">{{cite journal|last=Lanert|first=John|title=Peermusic Thrives in Latin market|journal=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=19 August 1995|volume=107|issue=33|page=96|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=xgsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA46&dq=Tu+Solo+Tu+Latin+pop&hl=en&sa=X&ei=dqbnT_veMMnb0QH7vMHjCQ&ved=0CDkQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Tu%20Solo%20Tu%20Latin%20pop&f=false|accessdate=24 June 2012}}</ref> An editor from the ''[[Minneapolis Star-Tribune]]'' believed "I Could Fall in Love" was aimed more to [[Adult contemporary music|adult contemporary]] airplay than at the R&B or Top-40 markets where [[Gloria Estefan]] scored well".<ref name="adultcontemporary"/>

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For the 2007 single by Erasure, see I Could Fall in Love with You.

"I Could Fall in Love"
Song

"I Could Fall in Love" is a song recorded by American recording artist Selena for her fifth studio album Dreaming of You (1995). It was released by EMI Latin on 26 June 1995, as the album's lead single alongside "Tú Sólo Tú", showcasing Selena's musical transition from Spanish to English. Lyrically, the song explores a women's intuition, looking at a negative output, on a guy she is beginning to fall in love with. In spite of the woman's true feelings for her companion, the fear of rejection overcomes her. Composed by Keith Thomas, "I Could Fall in Love" is a power ballad song with R&B, soul, pop, and soft rock influences.

According to the lyrics, the female protagonist observes her crush walking at night. She tells him desperately to walk away from her; as her emotions are overpowering her ability to remain calm. Critics praised the song for Selena's emotive vocalization, and noted its similarity to songs recorded by TLC, Brandy Norwood, and Celine Dion. "I Could Fall in Love" won the Tejano Music Award for the Tejano Crossover Song of the Year, and was awarded the Among Most Played Song by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. It received many other awards and nominations between 1995 and 1997, and was named one of the best Tejano songs of 1995 by media outlets including Tejano Music Times, TVyNovelas, and Furia Musical.

Because "I Could Fall in Love" was not released as a physical single, in fear that the single would sell more copies than the album itself, it was ineligible for the Hot 100 chart. "I Could Fall in Love" peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, and number-one on RPM Adult Contemporary and the Latin Pop Airplay chart. The song reached the top ten on the singles charts of Canada and New Zealand. However, it failed to acquire any certifications, despite Selena's death, which took place several months earlier by her friend and ex-employer Yolanda Saldivar.

Directed by Hector Galan, the accompanying music video was shot featuring a montage of pictures and videos of live performances of Selena, which were collected by her family. It was released posthumously and received a Music Video of the Year nomination at the 1997 Tejano Music Awards. "I Could Fall in Love" instantly became one of Selena's most famous songs after its release. In the 1990s, "I Could Fall in Love" became a popular wedding song. Artists including Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Karen Rodriguez, Lisa Leuschner, and Ali-Ollie Woodson, have covered "I Could Fall in Love". Rodriguez' cover received a negative response from many music critics. Other artists including Keke Palmer and Snooki took to their YouTube accounts to cover the song.

Background and release

Before Selena signed a record deal with a major recording label in 1989,[1] she had hinted that she wanted to start recording in English.[2][3] Selena was asked to make three demos for Charles Koppelman, chairmen of EMI Records. She recorded "Is It the Beat?", "Where Did the Feeling Go?", and "Only Love".[4] After reviewing Selena's recordings, Koppelman declined a crossover attempt, believing that she should first strengthen her fan base .[5] After releasing five Spanish-language albums, all achieving unprecedented milestones in the Latin music industry,[1][6] Koppelman believed Selena had reached her peak in the Spanish market and began preparations for a crossover album for Selena.[5][7]

Selena and her record producer brother, A.B. Quintanilla III,[8] arrived in Nashville, Tennessee, with the objective of collaborating with producer, songwriter Keith Thomas. Thomas revealed that he was unable to add any more vocals to a new song, "I Could Fall in Love". Therefore, Thomas performed an a cappella version to assist their understanding, with the result that both Selena and A.B. instantly favoured the existing lyric. A.B. added that he wanted Selena to record "I could Fall in Love" for her album. Selena recorded the song in December 1994 at the The Bennett House in Franklin, Tennessee, and it was mixed by Bill Whittington with assistance from Mike Corbett and Todd Moore. Although Selena had to return later when Thomas was able to provide additional vocals, Selena's husband, Chris Perez,who had overshadowed the recording sessions, stated that the recording was wrapped up in one day.[9]

Thomas later confessed that he was working on another track that Selena was supposed to record.[10] On March 31, 1995, Selena was murdered by her friend and ex-employer Yolanda Saldivar in Corpus Christi, Texas.[11] Thomas later told Biography that the track remained unfinished.[10] "I Could Fall in Love" was released as the lead single off of Dreaming of You (1995), on 26 June 1995.[12][13] The song was released simultaneously with "Tú Sólo Tú" as lead singles, they were meant to demonstrate the concept of Selena's musical transition from recording songs in Spanish to English.[14] "I Could Fall in Love" debuted on US radios on 15 June 1995 to contemporary hit radios, Top 40, and rhythmic contemporary airplay; while "Tú Sólo Tú" was instead classified for Latin music radios such as Tejano, Latin pop, and Regional Mexican airplay.[15][16] An editor from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune believed "I Could Fall in Love" was aimed more to adult contemporary airplay than at the R&B or Top-40 markets where Gloria Estefan scored well".[14]

"I Could Fall in Love" was released as a maxi single on 26 June 1995 in Australia[17] and Mexico,[18] while it was released on 10 August 1995 in Germany.[19] A maxi single featuring "Dreaming of You", and "Sukiyaki", was released in Japan. "Tú Sólo Tú" was primarily released to Spanish-speaking countries.[14] Fred Bronson of Billboard commented that if EMI Latin had released "I Could Fall in Love" as a physical single, and it debuted within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart; the track would have been the first posthumous debut single since "Pledging My Love" by Johnny Ace in 1955.[20]

Composition and lyrical interpretation

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"I Could Fall in Love" is a mid-tempo[21] power ballad[22][23] and R&B song with soul, pop, and soft rock influences.[24][25] It is set in common time, and makes use of 808 drums,[23] an electronic paino, a violin, and a flute in the background.[24] The instrumentation includes a bass drum, a keyboard, a flamenco guitar,[21] Spanish guitar, and synthesizers.[14] According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by EMI Music Publishing, "I Could Fall in Love" is written in the key of C minor and played in a moderate groove of 157 beats per minute. Selena's vocals range from the note of F♯3 to A4. It has a chord progression of Cm–B–Cm in the verses, and B-Fm–Ab–B–A in the chorus.[26] Selena uses a sensual soprano voice, giving more depth to her emotional range.[23][27][28] An editor from the Arizona Daily Star believed Selena used her emotive vocalization to emphasize the song's structural theme. Further commenting, the editor believed that Selena had recorded "I Could Fall in Love" as if she was going through déjà vu.[29] Sandy Masuo of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch wrote "These songs ["I Could Fall in Love", "I'm Getting Used to You" and "Captive Heart"] were to be her armaments in the crossover war and, sure enough, they're catchy, state-of-the-art pop/R&B - but, despite the sublime melody of "I Could Fall in Love", strikingly anonymous."[30] An editor from the Contra Costa Times believed "I Could Fall in Love" is a "jazzy ballad".[31] "I Could Fall in Love" is classified as "light-adult contemporary" according to the book BPM List 2006: Main Edition written by Donny Brusca.[32]

"I Could Fall in Love" is lyrically similar to "Dreaming of You", with many critics naming them "confessional ballads"[33][34][35][36] with a narrator who is emotionally weak but understands what she wants [forever enduring love] which is universally impossible.[37] Mario Tarradell of The Dallas Morning News believed "I Could Fall in Love" was an indirect response to her father and manager Abraham Quintanilla, Jr., who forced Selena and Perez to end their relationship solely based on the fact that Perez was a rocker. Tarradell asserted that the lines, "I know it's not right but I guess I should try to do what I should do." were directed towards Abraham, reflecting Selena's revelation of becoming an independent woman.[25] Ramiro Burr of the San Antonio Express-News believed that Selena's 1992 song "Missing My Baby" shared similarities with "I Could Fall in Love" in its lyrical content of uncontrollable "adrenalin-fueled love". Burr later wrote that the difference of "I Could Fall in Love" is that the lyrics are recorded with "powerful agony" which forces the narrator to "fall into a phase of deep loneliness" because her lover may or may not feel the same in return.[38]

The lyrics reflect pre-rejection situations.[38] Selena sings the first verse, telling her crush to walk away because her emotions are too overpowering, subsequently forcing the narrator to feel a rush of an unprecedented amount of love. The narrator fears that if she allows him to stay attached, she may "loose control". The narrator states this because she can give romantic love to her crush. Selena then sings "I could fall in love (in love) with you", before telling her crush how she wonder how her feelings would be if she touched him for the first time. However, in fear of being rejected and unloved afterwards, she decides to keep her feelings to herself. Continuing with her intuition and negative consequences that could follow, the narrator begins to believe that their love is "not right". She continues "and I guess I should try, to do what I should but I fall in love, fall in love with you". During the midpoint break, Selena sings in Spanish that she is always dreaming about her crush, imagining that he loves her.[39] Selena sings the chorus twice before the song concludes and never coming in terms with her crush.[26]

Critical reception

Reviews

"I Could Fall in Love" received generally positive response from music critics, who complimented its similarities with other songs recorded by other artists. Ed Morales of Vibe magazine felt that because of its syncopated drums, "I Could Fall in Love" contained a John Secada-esque demeanor,[40] while according to Mario Tarradell of The Dallas Morning News, "I Could Fall in Love" reminded him of songs recorded by trio TLC and Brandy Norwood.[41] An editor from the Star-News believed "I Could Fall in Love" had a whiff of Celine Dion.[42] James Hunter, also from Vibe magazine, praised Selena's astute reading on the track, further calling it a "masterpiece". Hunter also noted that because of Selena's death, it makes it more difficult to listen to "I Could Fall in Love".[43] Larry Flick of Billboard avouched that "I Could Fall in Love" is an "optimistic love song" though stating that melancholy thoughts of what might have been sets in the minds of the listener.[44] Mario Tarradell of the Beaver County Times called "I Could Fall in Love" a "crossover stable".[45]

Mary Talbot of the New York Daily News praised Selena's "softy [and] velvety" vocalization.[34] Jim Farber, also from the New York Daily News, opined that "I Could Fall in Love" is a "sumptuous pop hi[t]."[46] Angie Pérez Dávila of Noticieros Televisa professed "I Could Fall in Love" made Selena popular in the United States.[47] A San Jose Mercury News writer wrote that "I Could Fall in Love" and "Dreaming of You" helped Selena to become the new Gloria Estefan.[48] Richard Torres of Newsday considered "I Could Fall in Love" and "Dreaming of You" as romantic anthems.[49] On March 31, 2010, Teresa Jusino of Popmatters expressed that English-speaking music fans no longer knows Selena's name. She also said that if you played "Dreaming of You" or "I Could Fall in Love", they will most likely say "I remember that song!" or "I love that one!".[50] Enrique Fernandez of the Sun Sentinel opined that "I Could Fall in Love" is "beautiful".[51] Joey Guerra of the Houston Chronicle believed "I Could Fall in Love" "made the Tejano goddess a posthumous crossover star."[52] An editor from The Sacramento Bee called the song a "Latin-influenced R&B lite".[21] John Lannert of Billboard noted that "I Could Fall in Love" is a "sensuous narrative" song.[53] Elizabeth Rodriguez Kessler and Anne Perrin wrote in their book Chican@s in the Conversations that "I Could Fall in Love" is a "clean pop offerin[g]."[54]

Recognition and accolades

"I Could Fall in Love" was nominated for "Song of the Year" at the 1996 Tejano Music Awards, though won the Tejano Crossover Songs of the Year.[55] The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) recognized "I Could Fall in Love" as one of the most performed songs of 1995 at the 4th ASCAP Pop Music Awards.[56] Selena's three top-five singles, including "I Could Fall in Love", made her runner-up to Shania Twain on UU-BRU Radio Playlist's "Top Female Act of the Year" in 1995.[57] "I Could Fall in Love" was named one of the best Tejano songs of 1995 by the Tejano Music Times, TVyNovelas, and Furia Musical, while El Norte named "I Could Fall in Love" as the best Tejano song of the 1990s decade.[58][59][60][61] "I Could Fall in Love" was placed at number two on About.com's "Best Latin Love Songs".[62] Soon after its released, "I Could Fall in Love" became a popular wedding song.[62][63] I Could Fall in Love" became one of Selena's most famous songs,[64][65] which enabled her to break through various language barriers, particularly among her English-speaking fans.[66]

Chart performance

Because "I Could Fall in Love" was not released as a physical single,[67] it was ineligible for the Hot 100.[68] It was feared that "I Could Fall in Love" would sell more copies than the album itself.[69] "I Could Fall in Love" debuted at number four on the US Hot Latin Tracks chart issue dated 1 July 1995.[70][71] In the following week it peaked at number two, becoming the highest charting English language song on the Hot Latin Tracks chart. "I Could Fall in Love" and "Tú Sólo Tú" ran the first and second slot on the Hot Latin Tracks, respectively. This trend continued on for five consecutive weeks.[72] "I Could Fall in Love" remained the highest charting English song for two years until Celine Dion's 1998 single "My Heart Will Go On" surpassed it when it peaked at number one.[73] "I Could Fall in Love" debuted and peaked at number five on the Regional Mexican Songs chart issue dated 1 July 1995 for two consecutive weeks.[74][75] "I Could Fall in Love" peaked at number one on the Latin Pop Airplay chart issue dated 19 August 1995 for one week.[76] On 15 July 1995, "I Could Fall in Love debuted at number 13 on the Latin Tropical/Salsa Airplay chart.[77] It peaked at number four on the Latin Tropical/Salsa Airplay five weeks later on 26 August 1995.[78]

"I Could Fall in Love" debuted at number 46 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart issue dated 8 July 1995.[79] On the ninth week being on the chart it peaked at number eight on 2 September 1995.[80] "I Could Fall in Love" debuted at number 37 on the Adult Contemporary Tracks chart on 29 July 1995 and received a "Hot Shot Debut" for being the highest debut that week.[81] It peaked to number 14 for three consecutive weeks starting on 21 October 1995.[82] "I Could Fall in Love" peaked at number 17 on the Adult Top 40 chart.[83] The recording peaked at number three on the Hot 100 Recurrent Airplay chart on 23 December 1995.[84] It also debuted and peaked at number six on the Hot Adult Contemporary Recurrent chart on 27 January 1996.[14] On the Rhythmic Top 40, it peaked at number six and number 15 on the Top 40 Mainstream chart, respectively.[83]

In New Zealand, "I Could Fall in Love" debuted at number 36 on the New Zealand Top 40 chart on 10 October 1995.[85] For the week ending 19 November 1995, its fifth week on the chart, it peaked at number 10.[85] In Canada, "I Could Fall in Love" debuted at number 55 on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart issue dated 24 July 1995.[86] It reached number one on November 6, 1995.[87] On 21 August 1995, it debuted at number 94 on the RPM Top Singles chart.[88] On the eleventh week while being on the chart, it reached number 10 issue dated 30 October 1995.[89] It remained there for two consecutive weeks at number ten.[90] On 12 November 1995, "I Could Fall in Love" debuted and peaked at number 37 on the Tokyo Hot 100.[91]

Music video

The music video for "I Could Fall in Love" was released in August 1995. Directed by Hector Galan, the music video was shot with a montage of pictures and videos of live performances collected by Selena's family.[92][93] It was released posthumously and received a Music Video of the Year nomination at the 1997 Tejano Music Awards.[55] The music video peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Video Monitor VH1 Top Music Videos list. It also reached number six on The BOX Video List,[69] number 10 on the MOR Music list, and number three on the California Music Channel (CMC) list of most popular music videos.[94]

Cultural impact

"I Could Fall in Love" dominated the Top 40 radio stations.[24][95][96] The song had heavy rotation in southern,[97] and western United States.[98] "I Could Fall in Love" became the most played song in Kansas City, Miami, and Boston, while it was the second-most played song in Los Angeles.[66] In Tucson, Arizona, "I Could Fall in Love" was played every 2½ hours.[99] According to an editor of the Lakeland Ledger, the release of "I Could Fall in Love" on radios sparked an "on-air blitz" for two days in South Texas.[100] A San Antonio disc jockey, Suzy Camacho told The Victoria Advocate about the overwhelming response from English speaking audiences, who were constantly calling her radio station asking for "I Could Fall in Love".[12][101] The songs "Dreaming of You" and "I Could Fall in Love" were EMI Records' top selling digital downloads from April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005.[102]

Covers

Singers of various genres have covered the song in their own style. Puerto Rican singer and actress Jennifer Lopez added "I Could Fall in Love" as part of her set list for her Lets Get Loud Tour (2001) at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[104] On February 11, 2003, Lopez included the song on her live video album Jennifer Lopez: Let's Get Loud.[103] During the Selena ¡VIVE! (2005) concert, Cuban singer Gloria Estefan performed a cover version.[105][106] Mario Tarradell of The Dallas Morning News opined that Estefan had done a "lovely rendition" of "I Could Fall in Love".[107] Puerto Rican singer Ana recorded the song on her album Amor Latino,[108] while Korean singer Im Tae Kyung performed a slower-pop ballad version which incorporates the use of the guitar as its musical foundation.[109] A reggae-inspired version of the song appeared on Fiona's Best of Sweet Love.[110] American actress and singer Keke Palmer took to her YouTube account to cover an acoustic version of "I Could Fall in Love".[111] Other renditions of "I Could Fall in Love" were done by American R&B singer Ali-Ollie Woodson in her album Love At the Same Time, as well as Ivy Violan in Ivy Silver Series,[112] Blake Cardenas' debut effort Born Ready,[113] Lisa Leuschner in Reality.[114] American reality television participant Snooki lip-sync the song on her YouTube account.[115] In Selena's brother's band Kumbia Kings third compilation album Duetos (2005), Quintanilla III recorded a Spanglish duet with Selena on "I Could Fall in Love".[116] In the Familia RMM Recordando a Selena (1996) various artists album, Los Jovenes Del Barrio recorded a homage cover of "I Could Fall in Love".[117]

Karen Rodriguez of the tenth season of American Idol covered the song.[118] Rodriguez' cover received negative response from music critics. Jamshid Mousavinezhad of AM New York wrote that Rodriguez' cover of "I Could Fall in Love" was "ok" adding that it was "nothing special for me. No passion, oddly enough." Mousavinezhad believed Rodriguez had done better towards the end of the song, saying "She should do more of that." According to the American Idol judges, Jennifer Lopez believed Rodriguez was "uncomfortable" while Randy Jackson added that she was "fighting the song" and added that he favored the end but found it "sleepy overall" while Steven Tyler agreed.[119] Jodi Bradbury of The Christian Science Monitor wrote that Rodriguez' cover-decision was not a "surprise" because of her admiration for Selena. Bradbury praised Rodriguez' fashion decision adding "She looked incredible with a JLo/Selena inspired black sequin pant suit and the stage was set for a solid performance from Idol's Latino Cutie".[120] Gil Kaufman of MTV News did not praise Rodriguez' cover stating that she would pick her to be eliminated for her "non-strength of her limp Selena cover".[121] Natalie Flinn of E! News wrote "[Rodriguez] did not work the same magic, unfortunately, with Selena's "I Could Fall in Love," her voice proving way too small to handle the big ballad."[122]

Formats and track listings

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Dreaming of You album liner notes.[125]

Charts

Release and radio history

Country Date Format Label
United States[15][16] June 15, 1995 Contemporary hit radio, Top 40, rhythmic contemporary airplay EMI Latin
June 26, 1995 Promotional recording
Mexico[18]
Australia[124] Maxi single
Japan[124]
Germany[19] August 10, 1995 CD single
France[127] July 18, 1995 digital download
Japan[128] February 25, 1999
United Kingdom[129] September 24, 2002

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Books

Awards and achievements titles
Preceded by U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Airplay number-one single
August 19–26, 1995 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary number-one single
October 30, 1995 – November 13, 1995 		Succeeded by

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