Introduction:
“Falling For You” is a classic country song written by Merle Haggard and recorded by him in 1965. It was released as a single from his album “I’m Gonna Break Every Heart I Can” and reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The song is a melancholic ballad about a man who is struggling to resist his feelings for a woman he knows he can’t have.
Haggard wrote the song after a relationship with a woman who was already married. He has said that he wrote the song to express his feelings for her and to try to come to terms with the fact that they could never be together. The song’s lyrics are simple and direct, but they are also very powerful and moving. Haggard’s vocals are full of emotion and he delivers the song with a sense of longing and regret.
“Falling For You” is one of Haggard’s most popular and enduring songs. It has been covered by many other artists, including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and George Jones. The song has also been featured in several films and television shows.
“Falling For You” is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today. It is a beautiful and moving song about love, loss, and the human condition.