Fool
James Last
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Fool" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley. This track was written by James Last and Carl Sigman.
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Release DateThe song 'Fool' was released on 20 March in 1973 as a single by RCA Records.
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James Last’s ContributionThe musician James Last, known for his "Happy Music" style, contributed to the composition of the song 'Fool'. He was one of the most popular orchestra leaders in Germany.
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Album PlacementAlthough "Fool" was not initially included on an album, it was later released on the 1973 RCA Camden album "Elvis".
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Chart PerformanceUnfortunately, the song did not achieve huge commercial success in the United States. It peaked at number 23 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and number 14 on Cash Box's Top 100 chart.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of the song describe a broken heart that has been deceived and torn apart by unrequited love. The protagonist admits to being a 'fool' for still loving someone who doesn't return that affection.
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Notable PerformancesElvis Presley performed this song in a number of his concerts, and one of them happens to be his last ever concert on June 26, 1977, at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.
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Use in MediaDespite its ranking, "Fool" became a fan favorite and has been included on numerous Elvis Presley compilation albums and was used in the 1981 documentary film, "This is Elvis".
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Song’s DurationThe song is quite brief, with a run time of just 2 minutes and 40 seconds on the original recording.
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Unusual ReleaseInterestingly, the song was released as a single with its B-side as "Steamroller Blues" from Presley's Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite album.
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Wide ReleaseDespite its modest reception in America, the song was released and performed relatively better in several countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.
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Recording Information"Fool" was recorded on March 28, 1972, at RCA's Studio C in Hollywood.
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