Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)

"Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)"
Single by Buzzcocks
from the album Love Bites
B-side"Just Lust"
Released1978
Genre
Length2:40
LabelUnited Artists
Songwriter(s)Pete Shelley
Producer(s)Martin Rushent
Buzzcocks singles chronology
"Love You More"
(1978)
"Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)"
(1978)
"Promises"
(1978)
Official audio
"Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" on YouTube

"Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" is a 1978 song written by Pete Shelley and performed by his group Buzzcocks. It was a number 12 hit on the UK Singles Chart and was included on the album Love Bites.

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