What Kind of Fool Am I
Anthony Newley
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What kind of fool am I Who never fell in love It seems that I'm the only one That I have been thinking of What kind of man is this An empty shell A lonely cell in which An empty heart must dwell What kind of lips are these That lied with every kiss That whispered empty words of love That left me alone like this Why can't I fall in love Like any other man And maybe then I'll know What kind of fool I am What kind of clown am I What do I know of life Why can't I cast away This mask of play And live my life Why can't I fall in love Till I don't give a damn And maybe then I'll know What kind of fool I am
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Written by: ANTHONY NEWLEY, LESLIE BRICUSSE
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, T.R.O. INC., Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Origin"What Kind of Fool Am I" is a popular song from the musical "Stop the World - I Want to Get Off," which premiered in London's West End in 1961.
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ComposersThe song was written by the English songwriting team, Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, who also produced the musical.
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ArtistAlthough performed by many artists in subsequent years, it was originally sung by Anthony Newley himself during the musical.
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Expansion"What Kind of Fool Am I" gained more popularity when jazz and pop singer, Sammy Davis Jr., recorded a cover. His version topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962.
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AwardsThe artist, Sammy Davis Jr.'s cover, won the Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance in the same year.
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Unique ElementThe song is known for its emotional intensity and challenging vocals, as it is often used for auditions and performances due to its demanding range.
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ThemeThe lyrics of the song portray a man who continues to ask himself why he can't find lasting love, categorizing himself as a "fool" for it.
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Distinction"What Kind of Fool Am I" is also notable for being the last of the so-called 'story songs' — popular in the early 1960's to be granted the honor of winning the Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1963).
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Subsequent PerformancesThe song has been recorded by many other famous artists, including Shirley Bassey, Regine Velasquez, Michael Ball, and Il Divo.
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Historical SignificanceDue to its virtuosic melody and powerful lyrics, "What Kind of Fool Am I" is often considered a showstopper and has become a standard in both Broadway and pop music.
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