Foolish Thing to Do
Heaven 17
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I was thinking just the other day How it started in such a strange way It ended in a strange way too And this is why I am singing this song for you It's a foolish thing to do Such a foolish thing to do Give your heart to someone new It's a foolish thing to do (yeah) We've all made the same mistakes One foolish glance one smile we made A hundred thousand feel this way While other people are just waiting for the day It's a foolish thing to do Such a foolish foolish thing to do Go when you want it When you need it Don't just believe it For the first an last time Stop ! You'd better look around One day you'll walk into the room Your eyes will meet You'll fall in love too soon The next time you might hesitate The chance is all those rooms have eyes So don't forget It's a foolish thing to do Such a such a foolish thing to do To go and give your heart and soul to someone new It's a foolish foolish thing to do So when you feel it When you can touch it And you believe it For the first an last time Stop ! You'd better look around It's a foolish thing to do Such a foolish thing to do
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Written by: GLENN GREGORY, IAN MARSH, MARTYN WARE, NICK PLYTAS
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Foolish Thing to Do" is a pop song by the English synth-pop band Heaven 17.
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Release DateIt was originally released in 1986 as part of the band’s third studio album, "How Men Are."
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CollaborationThe song is notable for featuring Jimmy Ruffin, a prominent American soul singer. It showed the band's willingness to experiment with different musical styles and eras.
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Song Style"Foolish Thing to Do" is characterized by its melodic, soulful sound, with prominent synth elements typical of the band's style.
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Chart RankingThe song did fairly well in the charts. In the UK Singles Chart, it reached No. 80.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Foolish Thing to Do" is visually striking, featuring the band members and Jimmy Ruffin performing the song in a stylized setting.
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Cover versionIn 1986, a version by Jimmy Ruffin with Heaven 17's vocal support, came out as a single and managed to reach No. 65 in UK Singles Chart.
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Pop CultureThe song remains one of Heaven 17's more popular tracks, and continues to be played on radio stations that feature the 80s music.
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Album ReviewsWhile "How Men Are," the album that "Foolish Thing to Do" appeared in, received mixed reviews, many critics praised the inclusion of Jimmy Ruffin and the soulful direction the band took in this song.
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Band InfluenceHeaven 17 was known for their influence on the 1980s pop scene, and "Foolish Thing to Do" is a fitting example of their unique, melodically driven synth-pop sound.
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