"Falling" is a 1986 song by American singer

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. The track was released as the third single following "

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. The song is noteworthy for Moore's vocal dynamics, including a high note that she holds for nearly 20 seconds, ranking among the longest sustained notes in recorded pop music. Just like Moore's previous single, "Falling" peaked at number one on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, for one week.

Track listings and formats

*US, 7-inch single :A. "Falling" (Radio edit) – 4:20 :B. "Got To Have Your Love" – 5:09 *US 12-inch Maxi-single :A. "Falling" (LP version) – 4:33 :B. "Falling" (Edit) – 4:20 "Got To Have Your Love" (Written, Produced by

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Personnel

*Executive Producer – Beau Huggins *Producer – Gene McFadden

References

1986 singles Melba Moore songs 1986 songs Songs written by Franne Golde Songs written by Gene McFadden {{1980s-R&B-song-stub