What Kind of Fool
Barbra Streisand, Barry Gibb
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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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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.
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CollaborationThe song was a duet with Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, who also co-wrote the song with Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson.
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Chart SuccessIt peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the United States.
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Grammy AwardsThe 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.
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Certified PlatinumThe album "Guilty" is certified Platinum in the USA, with over a million sales, and includes the successful single "What Kind of Fool".
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Classic BalladThe song is often described as a classic pop ballad, with strong elements of the disco style that the Bee Gees were known for.
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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.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several other artists, including Shirley Bassey and Glenn Medeiros.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Critically AcclaimedBoth 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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