Don't Wanna Fall in Love

"Don't Wanna Fall in Love" is a 1990 hit song by Toronto-born singer Jane Child. Released as the second single from her self-titled debut album, the single went to number two for three consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 from April 14 to April 28, 1990.[1] In addition, a new jack swing remix of the song was produced by Teddy Riley and reached number six on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and number eleven on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart.

For the Green Day song, see Shenanigans (album).
"Don't Wanna Fall in Love"
Single by Jane Child
from the album Jane Child
B-side"World Lullabye"
Released
  • January 28, 1990 (US)
  • April 11, 1990 (UK)
Recorded1988–1989
Genre
Length4:07
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)Jane Child
Producer(s)Jane Child
Jane Child singles chronology
"Welcome to the Real World"
(1990)		 "Don't Wanna Fall in Love"
(1990)		 "Welcome to the Real World (reissue)"
(1990)
Music video
Listen to "Don't Wanna Fall in Love" (Official Music Video) on YouTube

When released around Europe, it also became successful albeit more modestly. In the UK, the single stalled at number 22 after Child refused to appear on the popular British TV program Top of the Pops while the single was climbing the charts, considering the program to be a "sellout". In April 1990, the single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipping over half a million units.

Music video

The music video was directed by cinematographer Derek M. Allen and shot in New York City at the request of Child, due to having written the song while living there. Shot in both black-and-white and color, the video shows Child walking through downtown Manhattan at night, alternating with scenes of the artist at work, singing into a studio microphone, laying down tracks on a Fairlight and mixing the results on a multitrack board.

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[20] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Other versions

The song was covered in 2008 by Kimberly Wyatt of The Pussycat Dolls, appearing on the bonus disc for their album Doll Domination.

In 2010 Ingrid Kjosavik covered the song on her album Sweet Freedom.

It was also sampled by producer M-Phazes under his Camden Arc side project, and was used for the 2014 song "Don't Wanna Fall in Love" by rapper Kyle.

The song is featured in Grand Theft Auto V, it is played on Non-Stop Pop FM.

See also
  • List of 1990s one-hit wonders in the United States

References
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