SKU: A0.943042

About the piece

Can't Help Falling in Love is a 1961 song recorded by American singer Elvis Presley for the album Blue Hawaii (1961). It was written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss and published by Gladys Music, Inc. (The melody is based on Plaisir d'amour, a popular French love song composed in 1784 by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini). The song was initially written for a woman as Can't Help Falling in Love with Him, which explains the first and third line ending on in and sin rather than words rhyming with you. Can't Help Falling in Love was featured in Presley's 1961 film Blue Hawaii. During the following four decades, it has been recorded by numerous other artists, including Bob Dylan on his 1973 album Dylan, Tom Smothers, Swedish pop group A-Teens, and the British reggae group UB40, whose 1993 version topped the U.S. and UK charts.

Elvis Presley's version of the song topped the British charts in 1962, spending four weeks at no. 1. The single is certified Platinum by the RIAA, for US sales in excess of one million copies. In the United States, the song peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 behind Joey Dee and the Starliters' Peppermint Twist and went to No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for six weeks.

About the arrangement

This arrangement was inspired by the Elvis Presley version in 1962 and also the Pentatonix version recorded in 2017. It has been arranged for choirs that like to perform off by heart as the verse and chorus harmony are the same with very slight additions. The arrangement is for TTBB and piano and my thanks must go to Gareth Giles (pianist, organist, composer and arranger) who helped create the piano part for this arrangement.

Duration: 3 mins

Additional Parts & Social Media

If you require any additional learning parts or rehearsal tracks then please contact me directly through www.jonathankilhams.com. I am also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram so please let me know if your choir are planning to sing my arrangement - it is always nice to know where in the world it is being performed. 

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SKU: A0.971254

4 part Male Barbershop (TTBB)  Early Intermediate.  A theme that fits our present condition;  When someone is in trouble, the human reaction is to help.  An interesting arrangement that includes a Bass lead portion as well as an easy key change.
There are learning tracks available for all four parts, Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass.  Item# S0.883159, S0.883157, S0.883155, S0.883153.

SKU: A0.1454905

Here is a great song by a great song-writer.  Bruce Springsteen wrote this song for the movie Philadelphia.  The song explores themes of loss, decline, wasting away, due to societal discrimination.  It is masterful story-telling.  This arrangement endevaours to capture the spirit of Springsteen's words and music.

The duo descant at the end is both a wail of hurt and a cry or triumph.

Vocal percussion or cajon may be added to bring some rhythm to the performance.

SKU: A0.1385210

Can't Help Falling In Love recorded by Elvis Presley and UB40 arranged for TTBB choir with piano.

SKU: A0.1472644

This is an emotive and powerful, a cappella arrangement of Can't Help Falling In Love, as performed by Elvis and UB40, as well as many others. This heartfelt arrangement is perfect for barbershop choruses or lower voice a cappella choirs in search of a sentimental piece to add to their repertoire.

SKU: A0.1385209

Can't Help Falling In Love recorded by Elvis Presley and UB40 arranged for TTBB choir.

SKU: A0.1477612

I hope you enjoy this arrangement of Can’t Help Falling in Love!  This arrangement was originally written for my sister’s wedding, set for 5 voices.  This arrangement holds a special place in my heart <3.

SKU: A0.1385211

Can't Help Falling In Love recorded by Elvis Presley and UB40 arranged for TTBB choir with piano.

SKU: A0.1385208

Can't Help Falling In Love recorded by Elvis Presley and UB40 arranged for TTBB choir.

SKU: A0.856189

Based on the iconic Doris Day recording of the song, this arrangement is for female soloist plus male chorus, and also features optional parts for handheld percussion. The lyric suggests that it's the protagonist's beloved who holds all the power in the relationship, but the music tells a rather different story.

Vocal Ranges:
Tenor: D4 - A flat 4
Lead: C3 - F4
Bari: C3 - F4
Bass: F2 - C4
Solo: G3 - C5

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SKU: A0.726210

This TTBB arrangement of Stay was composed with both achievability and quality in mind. By weaving different harmonic rhythms together in various voices, this arrangement creates an energetic and full sound for even a smaller ensemble. Tasteful suspensions also help to draw the listener in- while building phrasal tension that helps to propel the song and the ensemble forward. Be careful not to rush though!