Everybody's Somebody's Fool
Connie Francis
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The tears I cried for you could fill an ocean, But you don't care how many tears I cry And though you only lead me on and hurt me, I couldn't bring myself to say goodbye 'Cause everybody's somebody's fool Everybody's somebody's plaything And there are no exceptions to the rule Yes, everybody's somebody's fool I told myself it's best that I forget you, Though I'm a fool, at least I know the score Yet darlin', I'd be twice as blue without you It hurts, but I'd come running back for more 'Cause everybody's somebody's fool Everybody's somebody's plaything And there are no exceptions to the rule Yes, everybody's somebody's fool Someday you'll find someone you really care for And if her love should prove to be untrue, You'll know how much this heart of my is breakin' You'll cry for her the way I cried for you Yes, everybody's somebody's fool Everybody's somebody's plaything And there are no exceptions to the rule Yes, everybody's somebody's fool
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Written by: Howard Greenfield, Jack Keller
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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15 facts about this song
Song Title and Artist"Everybody's Somebody's Fool" is a popular song performed by American singer Connie Francis.
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Year of ReleaseReleased in 1960, it remains one of Francis' most remembered hits.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was also Francis' first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single.
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WriterThis hit was written by Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield.
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Genre Classification"Everybody's Somebody's Fool" falls under the pop genre.
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Album DetailsThe song was featured on the album "More Greatest Hits," which was released by MGM Records.
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Recording LocationConnie Francis recorded the song in New York City.
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Song ThemeAs reflected in the title, the song speaks of how everyone can be deceived by love at some point.
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Multi-Language VersionsConnie Francis was an accomplished linguist and, as such, she recorded versions of "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" in various other languages.
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B-side SongThe flip side of "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" was another standout hit: "Jealous of You (Tango Della Gelosia)".
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Influential Record"Everybody's Somebody's Fool" was one of the songs that helped establish Connie Francis as a leading female vocalist of her time.
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Gold RecordThe single was certified Gold in the United States, signifying sales of over one million copies.
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Notable PerformancesThe song was performed by Francis on popular TV shows of the time, including The Ed Sullivan Show.
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Foreign Chart SuccessBesides reaching No.1 in the U.S., "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" also topped the charts in New Zealand and peaked at No. 5 in the UK.
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Song DurationThe running time of the single version of "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" is 2:37 minutes.
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