First recorded by The Victor Young Orchestra w. Jeri Southern (1952).
Hit versions by Doris Day (US #20 1952), Nat “King” Cole (UK #2 1957), Natalie Cole (US #6/R&B #31 1987), Rick Astley (UK #2 1987), Celine Dion & Clive Griffin (US #23/MOR #6 1993).
From the wiki: “Jeri Southern released the original version in April 1952 with the song’s composer, Victor Young, handling the arranging and conducting duties. The song has become a standard, with many artists recording it, though the first hit version was by Doris Day released in July 1952.”
Doris Day, “When I Fall in Love” (1952):
Nat “King” Cole, “When I Fall in Love” (1957):
Natalie Cole, “When I Fall in Love” (1987):
Rick Astley, “When I Fall in Love” (1987):
http://youtu.be/yZNi1qTOF_Y
Celine Dion & Clive Griffin, “When I Fall in Love” (1993):