The song has become a standard, with many artists recording it the first hit version was sung by Doris Day released in July 1952.ĭay's recording was made on June 5, 1952. Jeri Southern sang on the first vocal recording released in April 1952 with the song's composer, Victor Young, handling the arranging and conducting duties. It was introduced in Howard Hughes' last film One Minute to Zero as the instrumental titled "Theme from One Minute to Zero". " When I Fall in Love" is a popular song, written by Victor Young (music) and Edward Heyman (lyrics).