Foolin' Around
Buck Owens, Susan Raye
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[Chorus] I know that you've been foolin' around on me Right from the start So I'll take back my ring, and I'll take back my heart And when you're tired of foolin' around with two or three Come on home and fool around with me I wasn't foolin' around the day I said I do But many a night I wished that I had been a-foolin' too I know it's foolish taking all this misery But when it's you, a fool I'll always be [Chorus] So, honey, fool around You know right where I'm at Don't worry if I'm lonesome 'cause I'm used to that And when you're tired of foolin' 'round with two or three Then come on home and fool around with me [Chorus]
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Written by: BUCK OWENS, HARLAN HOWARD
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12 facts about this song
Genre & Influence"Foolin' Around" is a song that was primarily said to have helped shaped the Bakersfield sound - a genre of country music that originated in the mid- to late 1950s in Bakersfield, California.
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Release Date & AlbumThe song was released in 1961 as part of the album "Buck Owens Sings Harlan Howard."
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Songwriters"Foolin' Around" was written by Harlan Howard and Buck Owens himself.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a massive success, reaching No.2 on the Billboard Country Singles chart.
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Live PerformancesOwens often performed "Foolin' Around" on "Hee Haw," a television variety show that he co-hosted.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song, including Dwight Yoakam, who included it in his 2007 album "Dwight Sings Buck."
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Legacy of Buck OwensBuck Owens is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and was an influential figure in country music. His song "Foolin' Around" remains one of his most popular tracks.
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Song’s ThemeThe song's lyrics tell the story of a man who suspects his lover is being unfaithful, a common theme in traditional country music.
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Recording CompanyThe song was recorded and released under the Capitol Records label.
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Unique SoundThe "twangy" lead guitar sound that characterizes "Foolin' Around" is a signature element of Buck Owens and contributes to the distinctive Bakersfield sound.
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DurationThe song runs for just over 2 minutes, which was common for country and pop songs of the era.
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Notable InstrumentationThe hit featured Owens' guitar playing as well as Don Rich's work on the fiddle, both of which added layers to the song's sound.
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