Why They Call It Falling
| "Why They Call It Falling" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something" |
"Why They Call It Falling" is a song written by Don Schlitz and Roxie Dean and recorded by American country artist Lee Ann Womack. It was released in April 2001 as the third single from her CD, I Hope You Dance; it peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
Reception
Editors at Billboard called the song "A stunning ballad that showcases the chanteuse's heart-in-throat vocals." They also said, "It's a savvy lyric, and Womack's tender, vulnerable delivery perfectly complements the song. Add to that Mark Wright's production, which keeps everything swirling and swelling around her vocals, and it's a small sonic masterpiece. Womack continues to distinguish herself as the most compelling young female vocalist in country music."[1]
Live performances
Womack performed "Why They Call It Falling" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.[2]
Chart performance
"Why They Call It Falling" debuted at number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 7, 2001.
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 13 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 78 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 58 |
References
- ^ Billboard Single Spotlight Review - Lee Ann Womack (April 14, 2001)
- ^ Jessen, Wade. "COUNTRY CORNER." Billboard 113.16 (2001): 28. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 6 June 2011.
- ^ "Lee Ann Womack Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lee Ann Womack Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2001: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2001. Retrieved August 14, 2012.