The Fool

Sanford Clark

About The Fool

"The Fool" is a song written by Naomi Ford and Lee Hazlewood and performed by Sanford Clark. It reached #5 on the U. S. R&B chart, #7 on the U. S. pop chart, and #14 on the U. S. country chart in 1956. Al Casey played guitar on the song. The song was ranked #42 on Billboard magazine's Top 50 singles of 1956.


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2009
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Gather round me buddies
Hold your glasses high
And drink to a fool, a crazy fool who told his baby goodbye

Too late he found out he loves her
So much he wants to die
But drink to a fool, a crazy fool who told his baby goodbye

He needs her, he needs her so
He wonders why he let her go-oo-oo

She's found a new love, buddy
He's a lucky guy
So drink to the fool, 'cause I'm that fool who told his baby goodbye

He needs her, he needs her so
He wonders why he let her go-oo-oo

She's found a new love, buddy
He's a lucky guy
So drink to the fool, 'cause I'm that fool who told my baby goodbye
My baby goodbye
Who told my baby, who told my baby...

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Sanford Clark

Sanford Clark (born October 24, 1935) is an American country-rockabilly singer and guitarist best known for his 1956 hit "The Fool," written by Lee Hazlewood. more »

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Written by: LEE HAZLEWOOD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Origin
"The Fool" was first recorded by the artist Sanford Clark in 1956. Lee Hazlewood wrote and produced the track while Al Casey played the guitar.
Popularity
The song gained immense popularity and reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Country & Western charts, demonstrating its cross-genre appeal.
Elvis Cover
"The Fool" has been covered by Elvis Presley. It's featured on several albums including “Elvis Country” and “Elvis: Walk a Mile in My Shoes.”
Musical Style
The song is noted for its unique sound blending elements of rockabilly, country, and pop, a genre-blending innovation that was quite groundbreaking at the time.
British Influence
"The Fool" had a significant impact in the UK as well, particularly on the emerging rock scene. It was covered by numerous British rock and roll bands.
Influence on the Go-Go's
The band Go-Go’s, also covered the song on their 1994 release "Return to the Valley of the Go-Go’s," adding a new pop-punk twist to the classic.
Presentation
The song is raw and sparse in arrangement but filled with powerful emotion, embodying the rockabilly sound of the 1950s.
Lee Hazlewood Influence
Lee Hazlewood was a significant figure in the mid-20th century American pop scene, with "The Fool" being one of his early major successes as a songwriter and producer.
American Rock and Roll Classic
"The Fool" remains one of the cherished classics of American rock and roll, highlighting the compelling storytelling and emotional intensity characteristic of the genre.
Legacy
The song's enduring legacy is evident not only in the numerous covers but also in the influence it had on future musicians, from Elvis Presley to the Go-Go’s, contributing to its status as an iconic piece in music history.
Sanford Clark
The original performer of the song, Sanford Clark , is best known for this song, which became the biggest hit of his career.

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