"Rise & Fall" is a song by British singer Craig David. It was written for his second studio album, Slicker Than Your Average (2002), while production was helmed by duo Soulshock and Karlin. The song, a collaboration with fellow British musician Sting, is based on a sample of the song "Shape of My Heart" from Sting's 1993 album Ten Summoner's Tales. "Rise & Fall" served as the album's third single and returned David to the UK top five, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart. It also returned David to the top ten on the Australian Singles Chart. In Hungary, Poland, and Romania, "Rise & Fall" topped the singles charts. The song was also included in Sting's Duets (2021) compilation album.
Chart performance "Rise & Fall" charted at number two on the UK Singles Chart, spending ten weeks inside the top 75. It also charted at number six on the Australian Singles Chart.
Music video The music video was directed by Max & Dania, who have directed a number of Craig David's videos.
Track listings
Notes signifies an additional producer
Personnel
Dick Beetham – mastering engineer Craig David – vocals, writer Manny Marroquin – mixing engineer Dominic Miller – writer Soulshock and Karlin – arranger, mixing, producer Sting – vocals, writer
Charts
Weekly charts + Chart (2003) PeakpositionCroatia (HRT)4Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)7Poland (Polish Airplay Chart)Airplay Chart – Lista Krajowa 22/2003. Received on 29 August 2015.1Portugal (AFP)2Romania (Romanian Top 100)1UK Airplay (Music Week) 3
Year-end charts + Chart (2003) PositionAustralia (ARIA)89Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)64France (SNEP)70Italy (FIMI)29Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)40Netherlands (Single Top 100)49Romania (Romanian Top 100)19Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)43UK Singles (OCC)57UK Airplay (Music Week)24 + Chart (2004) PositionHungary (Rádiós Top 40)97
Release history + RegionDateFormat(s)LabelUnited Kingdom28 April 2003CDWildstarJapan21 May 2003TelstarUnited States2 June 2003
See also List of Romanian Top 100 number ones of the 2000s
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