What Kind of Fool

Barbra Streisand, Barry Gibb

About What Kind of Fool

"What Kind of Fool" is the title of a vocal duet from 1981 (see 1981 in music) by singers Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb. The song was written by Gibb and Albhy Galuten.


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There was a time when we were down and out
There was a place when we were starting over
We let the bough break
We let the heartache in
Who's sorry now

There was a world when we were standing still
And for a moment we were separated
And then you found him
You let the stranger in
Who's sorry now

Who's sorry now
What, what kind of fool (what kind of fool)
Tears it apart (tears it apart)
Leaving me pain and sorrow

Losing you now
Wonderin' why
Where will I be tomorrow

There was a time when we were down and out
There was a place when we were starting over
We let the bough break
We let the heartache in
Who's sorry now
Who's sorry now

What, what kind of fool (what kind of fool)
Tears it apart (tears it apart)
Leaving me pain and sorrow

Losing you now
Wondering why
Where will I be tomorrow

Was there a moment when I cut you down
Played around
What have I done
I only apologize
For being as they say, the last to know
It has to show
When someone is in your eyes

What kind of fool (what kind of fool)
Tears it apart
Leaving me pain and sorrow

What kind of fool
How can I win
Where will I be tomorrow
What, what
What, what, yeah
Don't leave me baby
Where will I go
Where will you be, what have I done?
Oh where will I be so, tell me why
Why why
What kind of fool

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Barbra Streisand

Barbra Joan Streisand (born Barbara Joan Streisand /ˈstraɪsænd/; April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress, writer, film producer, and director. She has won two Academy Awards, eight Grammy Awards, five Emmy Awards including one Daytime Emmy, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute award, a Kennedy Center Honors award, a Peabody Award, and is one of the few entertainers who has won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award. more »

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Written by: ALBHY GALUTEN, BARRY GIBB

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Historical Significance
"What Kind of Fool" is a song from the 1980 album "Guilty," which stayed at number one on the Billboard Album chart for six non-consecutive weeks.
Collaboration
The song was a duet with Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, who also co-wrote the song with Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson.
Chart Success
It peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the United States.
Grammy Awards
The album "Guilty", which features the song "What Kind of Fool", received several Grammy award nominations in 1981, and won the award for Best Pop Vocal by Duo or Group.
Certified Platinum
The album "Guilty" is certified Platinum in the USA, with over a million sales, and includes the successful single "What Kind of Fool".
Classic Ballad
The song is often described as a classic pop ballad, with strong elements of the disco style that the Bee Gees were known for.
Popular with Fans
"What Kind of Fool" is one of Barbra Streisand’s most popular songs and has been performed at many of her concerts.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several other artists, including Shirley Bassey and Glenn Medeiros.
Music Video
The music video for "What Kind of Fool" features Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb singing the song in an intimate setting, underlining the song's themes of heartbreak and regret.
Critically Acclaimed
Both the song and the album "Guilty" are considered to be some of Barbra Streisand’s best work and have been praised by critics for their emotional depth.

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