Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)

"Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" is a 1991 single by Sonia. It was produced by Nigel Wright for Sonia's second studio album Sonia (1991). The song was written by Tony Hiller, who had scored great 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. This song reached #10 in the charts in the UK.[1]

"Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)"
Single by Sonia
from the album Sonia
Released	20 May 1991
Genre	Dance-pop
Length	3:44
Label	IQ Records
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]

Formats and track listings

CD Single

1. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" - 3:44
2. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (Extended Mix) - 6:22
3. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (Instrumental) - 3:44

7" Single

1. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" - 3:44
2. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (Instrumental) - 3:44

12" Single

1. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (Extended Mix) - 6:22
2. "Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)" (Instrumental) - 3:44

Charts

Chart (1991)	Peak position
Irish Singles Chart	6
UK Singles Chart	10

References

1. "Official Charts Company". Retrieved 2009-02-20.
2. Interview with Barry Upton, "Everybody knows Sonia" website, 2007