Fools Fall in Love
The Drifters
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Well, fools fall in love in a hurry Fools give their hearts much too soon Just play them two bars of Stardust Just hang out one silly moon, oh, oh They've got their love torches burning When they should be playing it cool I used to laugh but now I understand Shake the hand of a brand new fool Well, fools fall in love Just like schoolgirls Blinded by rose colored dreams They build their castles on wishes With only rainbows for beams, oh, oh They're making plans for the future When they should be right back in school I used to laugh but now I understand Shake the hand of a brand new fool Oh, oh, they're making plans for the future When they should be right back in school I used to laugh but now I understand Shake the hand of a brand new fool
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Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER
Lyrics © BELINDA ABERBACH STEVENSON AGAR REVOCABLE TRUST , IMAGEM U.S. LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC
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11 facts about this song
Group Formation"The Drifters" is an iconic American doo-wop band that was formed back in 1953, known for its outstanding vocals and harmonious songs, one of them being "Fools Fall in Love."
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Song Composer"Fools Fall in Love" was not written by any member of "The Drifters." Instead, it was penned by the famous songwriting duo, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who also wrote several other hits for the group.
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Record LabelThe recording label responsible for the release of "Fools Fall in Love" is Atlantic Records, one of the major record labels in the music industry.
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Release Year"Fools Fall in Love" was officially released as a single in 1957, a time when doo-wop music was at its peak.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Fools Fall in Love" performed well on the music charts. It ranked 69th on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Lead SingerWhen "Fools Fall in Love" was recorded, the lead singer of "The Drifters" was Johnny Moore, but the more famous Clyde McPhatter had originally led the group.
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Song Style"Fools Fall in Love" is primarily characterized as a rhythm and blues song, but it also has doo-wop elements, characteristic of "The Drifters" style.
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Cover VersionsSeveral other artists have covered "Fools Fall in Love," including world-renowned artist Elvis Presley in his 1966 album "Spinout," and later Diana Ross and Michael Jackson also had their cover versions.
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Historical Contribution"Fools Fall in Love" is considered an essential part of the soundtrack of the 1950s and an important contribution to the evolution of rhythm and blues into rock and roll.
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Album InclusionThe song is also included in several compilation albums of "The Drifters," such as "The Drifters' Golden Hits" and "Save the Last Dance for Me."
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Rinfluence on Pop Culture"Fools Fall in Love" has been used in various films and series due to its timeless appeal, thus maintaining its presence in the current pop culture narrative.
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