About the song
“Catch a Falling Star” is a classic pop song performed by Perry Como. The song was written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss and was first released in 1957. It quickly became one of Perry Como’s signature songs and one of the most popular tunes of his career.
The inspiration behind the song came from a popular saying at the time, “catch a falling star and put it in your pocket.” Vance and Pockriss turned this whimsical idea into a charming and catchy song that perfectly suited Perry Como’s warm and smooth vocal style.
The song’s lyrics speak about capturing rare and beautiful moments, comparing them to catching a falling star. It conveys a sense of wonder and joy, emphasizing the preciousness of special moments in life.
As for the chart performance and sales figures, “Catch a Falling Star” was a massive success. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1958 and also reached the number two spot on the UK Singles Chart. It won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1959. The popularity of the song contributed significantly to Perry Como’s enduring legacy, and it remains one of his most iconic and beloved songs.
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Lyrics
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocketNever let it fade awayCatch a falling star and put it in your pocketSave it for a rainy dayFor love may come and tap you on the shoulderSome starless nightJust in case you feel you wanna hold herYou’ll have a pocketful of starlightCatch a falling star and put it in your pocketNever let it fade away (never let it fade away)Catch a falling star and put it in your pocketSave it for a rainy day (save it for a rainy day)For love may come and tap you on the shoulderSome starless nightAnd just in case you feel you wanna hold herYou’ll have a pocketful of starlight(Pocketful of starlight)Catch a falling star and put it in your pocketNever let it fade away (never let it fade away)Catch a falling star and put it in your pocketSave it for a rainy day (save it for a rainy day)(Save it for a rainy, rainy, rainy day)For when your troubles start multiplyin’And they just mightIt’s easy to forget them without tryin’With just a pocketful of starlightCatch a falling star and put it in your pocketNever let it fade away (never let it fade away)Catch a falling star and put it in your pocketSave it for a rainy daySave it for a rainy day