“(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You” is a soulful reggae-pop cover of the classic Elvis Presley ballad, performed by British band UB40. Released in June 1993 as the single from from the original soundtrack to the Phillip Noyce’s film “Sliver” (starring Sharon Stone and William Baldwin). The soundtrack “Sliver: Music from the Motion Picture” was released on June 1 June 1993. In July of the same year, the song was also included on the band’s tenth studio album, “Promises and Lies”. Thehe song became one of UB40’s most successful and recognizable tracks, showcasing their ability to reinterpret classic hits through their signature reggae style.
The original version of the song, titled “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, was performed by Elvis Presley for the 1961 film Blue Hawaii. UB40’s version retains the romantic sentiment of the original while transforming it into a laid-back, rhythmically rich track with their hallmark reggae instrumentation.
The song was a massive commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, where it stayed for seven weeks. It also topped the charts in several other countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, becoming one of the best-selling singles of 1993.