Let's Fall in Love for the Night
"Let's Fall in Love for the Night" | ||||
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Single by Finneas | ||||
from the EP Blood Harmony | ||||
Released | October 19, 2018 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:10 | |||
Label | OYOY | |||
Songwriter(s) | Finneas O'Connell | |||
Producer(s) | Finneas | |||
Finneas singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Let's Fall in Love for the Night" on YouTube |
"Let's Fall in Love for the Night" is a song by American singer-songwriter
Commercially, "Let's Fall in Love for the Night" peaked at number 17 and 24 on the US
Background and development
"Let's Fall in Love for the Night" was released as the
On August 7, 2020, Finneas released a different version of the track, title "Let's Fall in Love for the Night (1964)".
Composition
"Let's Fall in Love for the Night" has been described as a pop track in press reviews.[12][13] The song reflects Finneas' love of romantic songs.[3][13] It is about a girl he has never met in person and how he finds comfort by dreaming that they can be together in an alternate universe, but only temporarily. Finneas stated in an interview with Billboard that he loves pop tracks so much and doesn't put a ton of pressure on himself as an artist to always have to write "the most commercial feeling thing", and only wants to write songs that he would love to listen to.[13] "Let's Fall in Love for the Night" starts with Finneas' "gentle whispered sweet nothings" vocals, then continues "into the heart of traditional song splendor".[14] According to NME, Finneas' vocals within the song seem to be "flitting between falsetto flutters and something approaching a rap".[15] Nicole Almeida of Atwood Magazine defined the track as an "acoustic-guitar led song", and compared it to "Start of Something New" from the High School Musical soundtrack.[16]
Reception
Callie Ahlgrim from Insider described the song as "irresistibly confident" and has a "cheerful ode to having a fling".[17] American Songwriter's Paul Zollo praised the song, describing it as "championing aching melody and essential song craft", and called it "[r]omantic, sensual, tuneful, heartfelt, soulful and compellingly conversational". He concluded that it was "another perfect song for modern times".[14] Will Richards, writing for NME, commended the singers vocals, saying it had "decent results on both ends".[15] Starr Bowenbank, writing for Billboard magazine, commented that "Let's Fall in Love for the Night" is a "testament to [Finneas'] songwriting talent".[13]
"Let's Fall in Love for the Night (1964)" also received mainly positive reviews from music critics. Shaffer viewed the song as an "original one-night-stand" and that it "strips it down to its bare essentials, turning it into modern lounge music",[11] while Brayden also described it as a stripped-down track and takes "its bare essentials for a modern lounge atmosphere".[6] Kaye commented that the song feels like "[Finneas] [is] rehearsing the song in a jazz club before the doors open and the smoke rushes in."[10] Craig Sjodin writing for ABC News Radio depicted it gives "the tune more of an old-timey feel".[18]
"Let's Fall in Love for the Night" debuted at number 34 on the US Billboard
Promotion
The music video for "Let's Fall in Love for the Night" was released to Finneas' YouTube channel on March 19, 2020 and received its broadcast on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV International, and the Viacom Times Square Billboards.[14] The music video was directed by Sam Bennett and choreographed by Monika Felice Smith.[25][26][27] The visual was shot in one take.[3] It begins with Finneas sitting on a perch playing the ukulele on the rooftop of a building to looking at the Los Angeles skyline. As Finneas continues singing, he is joined by a crew of dancers who perform choreography with him as he gracefully dances throughout the crowd.[28][29] Finneas ends up sitting back on his perch, crooning the outro of the song as he looks at the camera and laughs.[27] According to MTV, Finneas told them that the hardest part of filming the visual was the beginning scene, in which he sits on a little perch and strums his ukulele, then runs behind the camera to get to the other side of it, only to have to re-enter the frame looking like he did not even sweat slightly while sprinting.[27]
The music video was positively received by critics. Madeline Roth writing for MTV described that the video for "Let's Fall in Love for the Night" is "finally here for [our] viewing pleasure".[27] The staff of The Howard Stern Show commended the choreography, and described it as "slick".[30] Ahlgrim dubbed the visual as a "carefully choreographed dance number", noting that it opens with Finneas floating around a rooftop at dusk, smiling at the camera and fidgeting with his suit jacket, and described him as "deeply charming".[31]
Finneas toured throughout the United States during October 2019, in support of Blood Harmony. "Let's Fall in Love for the Night" was one of the tracks he performed from the EP during the tour.
Charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[20] | 17 |
US | 24 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[36] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[22] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[23] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various | October 19, 2018 |
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Original | OYOY | |
August 7, 2020 | 1964 |
References
- ^ a b Various digital releases for "Let's Fall in Love for the Night":
- "Let's Fall in Love for the Night - Single by Finneas". Apple Music (AU). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- "Let's Fall in Love for the Night - Single de Finneas" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Apple Music (BR). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- "Let's Fall in Love for the Night - Single by Finneas". Apple Music (GB). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- "Finneasの「Let's Fall in Love for the Night - Single」" (in Japanese). Apple Music (JP). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- "Let's Fall in Love for the Night - Single by Finneas". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- "Let's Fall in Love for the Night - Single by Finneas". Apple Music (ZA). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "Credits / Let's Fall In Love For The Night / Finneas". Tidal. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ a b c Mamo, Heran (March 19, 2020). "Finneas Is Hoping to 'Fall in Love For the Night' in Whimsical New Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 9, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Fenstemaker, Luke (October 4, 2019). "Finneas Breaks Down His Striking Debut EP 'Blood Harmony': Exclusive". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 4, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (August 10, 2020). "Finneas releases deluxe edition of debut EP with new version of 'Let's Fall In Love For The Night'". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ a b c Brayden, Kate (August 10, 2020). "Finneas shares 1964 version of 'Let's Fall In Love For The Night' from his Blood Harmony EP". Hot Press. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Rossignol, Derrick (August 7, 2020). "Finneas Shares A '1964' Version Of 'Let's Fall In Love For The Night,' From His Deluxe EP". Uproxx. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (August 10, 2020). "Finneas Unveils New Version of 'Let's Fall In Love For The Night'". Our Culture Mag. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Moore, Sam (August 10, 2020). "Listen to a new version of Finneas' 'Let's Fall In Love For The Night'". NME. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Consequence of Sound. Archivedfrom the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Shaffer, Claire (August 7, 2020). "Finneas Shares '1964' Version of 'Let's Fall in Love for the Night'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Kaye, Ben (February 4, 2020). "Finneas performs "Let's Fall in Love for the Night" on Fallon: Watch". Consequence of Sound. Archived from the original on April 7, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Bowenback, Starr (October 18, 2018). "Finneas Talks Newest Song 'Let's Fall in Love for the Night' & Touring With Sister Billie Eilish: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 9, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c Zollo, Paul (March 19, 2020). "Finneas Keeps Stepping Out On His Own". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Richards, Will (October 2, 2019). "Finneas – 'Blood Harmony' EP review: the Billie Eilish producer strikes out alone". NME. Archived from the original on April 21, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ Almeida, Nicole (October 4, 2019). "Review: Blood Harmony is Finneas' Immaculate First Step Into His Cinematic, Beautiful World". Atwood Magazine. Archived from the original on June 28, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ Ahlgrim, Callie (April 1, 2020). "28 songs to listen to if you need a pick-me-up". Insider. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Sjodin, Craig (August 7, 2020). "Finneas releases deluxe 'Blood Harmony' EP; listen to '1964' version of 'Let's Fall in Love for the Night'". ABC News Radio. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Trust, Gary (February 13, 2020). "Finneas Continues Solo Rise as 'Let's Fall in Love For the Night' Debuts on Alternative Songs Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ a b "Finneas Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ a b "Finneas Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Finneas – Let's Fall in Love For The Night". Music Canada. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ a b "American single certifications – Finneas – Let's Fall in Love For The Night". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ Shafer, Ellise (July 30, 2020). "Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and The Weeknd Lead MTV VMAs Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on August 1, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "Watch Finneas' New Video for "Let's Fall in Love for the Night"". Pitchfork. March 19, 2020. Archived from the original on May 2, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "Finneas Releases 'Lets Fall in Love for the Night' Video". Spin. March 19, 2020. Archived from the original on April 10, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Roth, Madeline (March 19, 2020). "Finneas's Dancing Lights Up the Skyline in 'Let's Fall in Love for the Night'". MTV. Archived from the original on April 13, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Spanos, Brittany (March 19, 2020). "Finneas Performs on L.A. Rooftop in 'Let's Fall in Love for the Night' Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 20, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- ^ Droke, Carolyn (March 19, 2020). "Finneas Lights Up The LA City Skyline In His 'Let's Fall In Love For The Night' Video". Uproxx. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "FInneas Takes it to The Roof in Music Video For Romantic Track 'Let's Fall In Love For The Night'". The Howard Stern Show. March 20, 2020. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Ahlgrim, Callie (September 1, 2020). "The 34 best music videos of 2020 (so far), ranked". Insider. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (August 23, 2019). "Finneas Previews Debut EP 'Blood Harmony' With New Song 'Shelter'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 14, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (February 4, 2020). "Watch Finneas Perform 'Let's Fall in Love for the Night' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Roth, Madeline (April 18, 2020). "Finneas Flaunts His Falsetto for 'One World: Together at Home' Performance". MTV. Archived from the original on April 27, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ Ahlgrim, Callie (April 28, 2020). "Watch Billie Eilish perform hits like 'Bad Guy' acoustically and explain the meanings of her songs in an intimate, 50-minute livestream". Insider. Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ Various digital releases for "Let's Fall in Love for the Night (1964)":
- "Blood Harmony (Deluxe) by Finneas". Apple Music (AU). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- "Blood Harmony (Deluxe) de Finneas" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Apple Music (BR). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- "Blood Harmony (Deluxe) by Finneas". Apple Music (GB). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- "Finneasの「Blood Harmony (Deluxe)」" (in Japanese). Apple Music (JP). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- "Blood Harmony (Deluxe) by Finneas". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- "Blood Harmony (Deluxe) by Finneas". Apple Music (ZA). Archived from the original on September 12, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.