Fell in Love with a Girl
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"Fell in Love with a Girl" is a song by the American rock duo the White Stripes and the fourth track on their third studio album, White Blood Cells (2001). It was released in January 2002 by XL Recordings. The lyrics were written by Jack White, and the music was composed by the band.
"Fell in Love with a Girl" was praised by critics for its upbeat sound and confidence. The song peaked at number twelve on the Alternative Airplay chart and number 21 on the UK singles chart, and was certified gold in the United Kingdom. Its success was bolstered by its music video, directed by Michel Gondry, which won three MTV Video Music Awards at the 2002 ceremony.
"Fell in Love with a Girl" helped the White Stripes enter the mainstream. It is considered a staple of the band's discography and a seminal work of the 2000s indie and garage rock movements. Artists who have covered or remixed the song include Richard Cheese, Joss Stone and "Weird Al" Yankovic, the second of these charting internationally.
Recording
Prior to writing and composing "Fell in Love with a Girl", the White Stripes became prominent figures in the Detroit music scene.
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