Poor Fool

Tina Turner

About Poor Fool

"Poor Fool" is a song written and produced by Ike Turner. It was released as a single by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner on Sue Records in 1961.


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1994
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I want to tell all of you 
That ain't doin' nothin' for me
And can't do nothin' for me
You should tend to your business
And leave mine alone
Because as far as this man is concerned....

I wanna tell you he's mine 
(You've been a fool too long)
Now let me tell ya he's mine!
(Wake up and be strong)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(We know how you will feel)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah he's mine
(But is his love for real?)

I'm gonna shine 
(Oh yeah?)
'Cause he's my man
(Says who?)
And he's mine
(You've been a fool too long)
Now listen!

This man of mine is my every thought
I'd give him Russia if it could be bought
I'm not ashamed of nothing I do
I'd guide a missile if he told me to
'Cause he's mine!
(Poor Fool!)
I know he's mine!
(Says who?)
The man is mine!
(You've been a fool too long)

If I make my bed hard
That's where I'm gonna sleep
You people talking means nothing to me
I work my fingers right down to the bone
Do anything to please him, right or wrong

'Cause he's mine!
(Oh no)
I know he's mine!
(Oh yeah)
The man is mine!
(You've been a fool too long)
Oh he's mine!
(Oh no)
I know he's mine!
(Oh yeah)
The man is mine!
(You've been a fool too long)
Now listen!

I'm with my man in every way 
To keep him happy each and every day
I'll never hurt him or make him frown
I'm with my man if he's up or down

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Tina Turner

Anna Mae Bullock (born November 26, 1939), better known by her stage name Tina Turner, is an American singer whose career has spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Turner started out her music career in the mid-1950s as a featured singer with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, first recording in 1958 under the name Little Ann with the song, "Box Top". Her introduction to the public as Tina Turner began in the early 1960s with Ike as a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Success followed with a string of notable hits including "River Deep – Mountain High" (1966) and "Proud Mary" (1971). more »

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Written by: IKE TURNER

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Release Information
"Poor Fool" is a song by the R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner, released in 1961.
Chart Success
The song reached #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Billboard R&B chart, making it a commercial success.
First Top-40 hit
"Poor Fool" was the Ike & Tina Turner's first song to reach the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Writers
The song was written by Ike Turner and Jesse Knight Jr.
Recording Information
"Poor Fool" was recorded in Los Angeles’ Bolic Sound.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in their 1961 album "Dynamite!".
Record Label
The song was released under the record label, Sue Records.
Significant Influence
"Poor Fool" helped to establish Ike & Tina Turner as one of the most dynamic duos in R&B during the '60s.
Notable Performance
A live rendition of the song from the album "Ike & Tina Turner Revue Live" was later released in 1964.
Reversion
Tina Turner re-recorded the song for her 1964 solo album "Tina Turns the Country On!". However, it didn't achieve the same level of success as the original version.
Genre
"Poor Fool" is characterized by its infectious rhythm, raw soul, and RnB style.
Legacy
Despite the abusive relationship between Ike and Tina, the song represents the immense talent and unique blend of their musical styles, which continue to influence artists today.

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