I'm a Fool to Want You
Frank Sinatra, The Ray Charles Singers
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I'm a fool to want you I'm a fool to want you To want a love that can't be true A love that's there for others too I'm a fool to hold you Such a fool to hold you To seek a kiss not mine alone To share a kiss the Devil has known Time and time again I said I'd leave you Time and time again I went away But then would come the time when I would need you And once again these words I'd have to say I'm a fool to want you Pity me, I need you I know it's wrong, it must be wrong But right or wrong I can't get along Without you Time and time again I said I'd leave you Time and time again I went away But then would come the time when I would need you And once again these words I'd have to say Take me back, I love you Pity me, I need you I know it's wrong, it must be wrong But right or wrong I can't get along Without you
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Written by: Frank Sinatra, Jack Wolf, Joel S. Herron
Lyrics © BARTON MUSIC CORPORATION, ABRAMUS, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"I'm a Fool to Want You" was first released by Frank Sinatra on March 27, 1951. It was a popular song that has been covered by many artists and is now a standard in Sinatra's repertoire.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made its debut on Billboard music charts in April 1951. It spent a total of seven weeks on the charts and peaked at the number 14 position.
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Co-writerFrank Sinatra is one of the co-writers of the song. This is unusual, as Sinatra is more known for his singing than his songwriting abilities. The other co-writers are Joel Herron and Jack Wolf.
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InspirationIt's speculated that the song was inspired by Sinatra's tumultuous relationship with actress Ava Gardner. The song lyrics speak about a lover who acknowledges the destructive nature of the relationship but is unable to let go, mirroring Sinatra's own relationship with Gardner.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2020, "I'm a Fool to Want You" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. This honor is reserved for songs that are at least 25 years old and that have "qualitative or historical significance."
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Record LabelThe song was originally released under the Columbia Records label, an association that Sinatra would conclude in 1952, before moving to Capitol Records.
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Album Inclusion"I'm a Fool to Want You" was included in the 1995 compilation album “The Columbia Years 1943-1952: The Complete Recordings”, a comprehensive collection of Sinatra's work with Columbia.
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Notable CoversMany famous musicians have covered the song, including Billie Holiday, Chet Baker, Bob Dylan, and Lana Del Rey, showing its enduring popularity and influence.
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Musical StructureThe song is a slow, melancholic ballad, largely carried by Sinatra's emotive vocal delivery. It showcases Sinatra's ability to convey emotion through song and is often cited as one of his most deeply-felt performances.
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Re-RecordingFrank Sinatra later re-recorded the song for his 1957 Capitol Records album, "Where Are You?" This version is slower and even more melancholic than the original.
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