Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)
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"Only Fools" is a 1991 single by Sonia. It was produced by Nigel Wright for Sonia's second studio album Sonia
(1991). The song was written by Tony Hiller
, who had scored great success in the 1970s as manager for Brotherhood of Man
, and one-time member Barry Upton
. This song was released in June 1991 as the album's first single. This song reached #10 in the charts in UK.
Speaking of Sonia's version, co-writer Barry Upton commented that he'd initially written the song with Diana Ross
in mind, but Sonia's A&R man, Simon Cowell
heard the song and took it for her. After the single's success, Upton was keen to work with her directly, but Cowell prevented this.
7" Single
12" Single
Sonia (album)
Sonia is the second album by British pop star Sonia.Released in October 1991 on the independent label IQ, this album featured the singles "Only Fools ", "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy" and "You to Me Are Everything". All singles were hits on the UK charts, while the album itself made No.33...
(1991). The song was written by Tony Hiller
Tony Hiller
Tony Hiller is a British songwriter. He began his musical career as a member of the song and dance duo The Hiller Brothers, sharing the stage with his brother Irving...
, who had scored great success in the 1970s as manager for Brotherhood of Man
Brotherhood of Man
Brotherhood of Man are a British pop group who achieved success in the 1970s, most notably by winning the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with "Save Your Kisses for Me"....
, and one-time member Barry Upton
Barry Upton
Barry Upton is an English songwriter, arranger, musician and producer of various forms of pop music. He is also a audio engineer and stage performer having appeared around the world in various capacities.-Career:...
. This song was released in June 1991 as the album's first single. This song reached #10 in the charts in UK.
Speaking of Sonia's version, co-writer Barry Upton commented that he'd initially written the song with Diana Ross
Diana Ross
Diana Ernestine Earle Ross is an American singer, record producer, and actress. Ross was lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes during the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that included successful ventures into film and Broadway...
in mind, but Sonia's A&R man, Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
heard the song and took it for her. After the single's success, Upton was keen to work with her directly, but Cowell prevented this.
Formats and track listings
CD Single- "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" - 3:44
- "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (Extended Mix) - 6:22
- "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (Instrumental) - 3:44
7" Single
- "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" - 3:44
- "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (Instrumental) - 3:44
12" Single
- "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (Extended Mix) - 6:22
- "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (Instrumental) - 3:44
Charts
| Chart (1991) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
10 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
6 |