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"Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" is a song by British singer Sonia. It was produced by Nigel Wright for Sonia's second studio album, Sonia (1991). The song was written by Tony Hiller, who had success in the 1970s as manager for Brotherhood of Man, and one-time member Barry Upton. This song was released in May 1991 as the album's first single, reached number 10 in the United Kingdom and number six in Ireland.

"Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)"
Single by Sonia
from the album Sonia
Released20 May 1991 (1991-05-20)[1]
Length3:44
LabelI.Q.
Songwriter(s)Tony Hiller, Barry Upton
Producer(s)Nigel Wright
Sonia singles chronology
"End Of the World"
(1990)		 "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)"
(1991)		 "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy"
(1991)

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.[2]


Track listings


  1. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)"
  2. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (instrumental)
A. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (extended club mix)
B. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (instrumental)
  1. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (7-inch version)
  2. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (extended club mix)
  3. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (instrumental)

Charts


Chart (1991) Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] 31
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[8] 29
Germany (Official German Charts)[9] 51
Ireland (IRMA)[10] 6
UK Singles (OCC)[11] 10

References


  1. "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 18 May 1991. p. 21.
  2. Interview with Barry Upton, "Everybody knows Sonia" website, 2007
  3. Only Fools (Never Fall in Love) (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Sonia. I.Q. Records. 1991. ZB 44613.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. Only Fools (Never Fall in Love) (UK cassette single sleeve). Sonia. I.Q. Records. 1991. ZK 44613.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. Only Fools (Never Fall in Love) (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Sonia. I.Q. Records. 1991. ZT 44614.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. Only Fools (Never Fall in Love) (UK CD single liner notes). Sonia. I.Q. Records. 1991. ZD 44614.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 26. 29 June 1991. p. 25.
  8. Pennanen, Timo (2021). "Sonia". Sisältää hitin – 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021 (PDF) (in Finnish). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. p. 241. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  9. "Sonia – Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  10. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Only Fools". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  11. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 August 2022.

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