"It's the Falling in Love" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson with guest vocals by R&B singer–songwriter Patti Austin.[2] It is the ninth track from his fifth studio album, Off the Wall (1979). It was written by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster, with production by Quincy Jones.[3]
| "It's the Falling in Love" | |
|---|---|
| SongbyMichael Jackson featuring Patti Austin | |
| from the album Off the Wall | |
| Released | August 10, 1979 |
| Recorded | December 1978 |
| Genre | Soul[1] |
| Length | 3:48 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Quincy Jones |
| Licensed audio | |
| "It's the Falling in Love"onYouTube | |
Bayer Sager first recorded the song for her album ...Too in 1978, featuring background vocals by Michael McDonald and Bill Champlin.[4]
The version of the song by Dee Dee Bridgewater is included on her 1979 album Bad for Me. Bee Gees protégé Samantha Sang also released a version of this song in 1979, which is now available only in Australia on her album The Ultimate Collection. Dionne Warwick also recorded the song for her 1980 album No Night So Long.[5]
Personnel as listed in the album's liner notes are:[6]