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"I Fall to Pieces" is a song written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard that was originally recorded by Patsy Cline. Released as a single in 1961 via Decca Records, it topped the country charts, crossed over onto the pop charts and became among Cline's biggest hits.
23 kwi 2024 · “I Fall To Pieces” was written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard. Cochran had written the first verse; it was a breakup song that he couldn’t finish. Fellow songwriter Howard heard it and saw the potential, so he added the chorus.
23 kwi 2024 · And I fall to pieces. The Car Accident. On June 14, 1961, Cline was riding in a car with her brother Sam when a vehicle struck them head-on, sending her into the windshield.
“I Fall To Pieces” was written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard, two renowned songwriters who excelled in capturing raw emotions through their lyrics. It was included in Cline’s album “Patsy Cline Showcase,” which was released on November 13, 1961.
Written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard, this was arguably the first pure country single to cross over to the pop charts. It also established Patsy Cline's sophisticated weepy style. Legendary songwriter Harlan Howard was the perfect talent to bring onboard for the writing of this song.
The lyrics of “I fall to pieces” express the heartache and longing someone feels after a breakup. The opening lines, “Each time I see you again, How can I be just your friend?”, immediately set the tone for the song.
7 sie 2024 · On August 7, 1961, the song written by the prolific writers Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard climbed to the top of the Billboard country chart — six months after it was released, and nine after...
