One of a Kind Pair of Fools
Barbara Mandrell
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He had the best of both worlds Yours and mine And I bet he's proud of himself The way he split his time Telling all his friends How good it feels to play both ends I'm sure in all of their eyes That you and I are One of a kind, a pair of fools Two women one man's been lying to You thought you were the only one, I thought I was too We're one of a kind, a pair of fools Honey, we could talk this out Like the best of friends But we're not to blame for the pain That, that man has put us in When we break the news That you know about me and I know about you After what he's done He better start to run from this One of a kind, a pair of fools Two women one man's been lying to You thought you were the only one, I thought I was too We're one of a kind, a pair of fools When we break the news That you know about me and I know about you After what he's done He better start to run from this One of a kind, a pair of fools Two women one man's been lying to You thought you were the only one, I thought I was too I guess we see now what blind love can do We're one of a kind, a pair of fools Two women one man's been lying to You thought you were the only one
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Written by: C BANNON ROYAL, JOHN BETTIS, ROYAL C BANNON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Songwriters"One of a Kind Pair of Fools" was written by R.C. Bannon and John Bettis. Notably, Bettis has been credited with writing numerous hits for various artists, including "Top of the World" for The Carpenters and "Human Nature" for Michael Jackson.
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of October 9, 1983. This being one of the major achievements for Barbara Mandrell.
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Album InformationThe song is one of the tracks from the album "Spun Gold" released in 1983. The album itself was also popular, peaking at number 3 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Producer InfoThe song was produced by Tom Collins, who is known for his work with a number of top country singers, including Ronnie Milsap and Barbara Mandrell herself.
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Artist Background"One of a Kind Pair of Fools" is an important part of Mandrell's career. She is an American country music singer known for a series of 1980s hits, including "Sleeping Single in a Double Bed", "Years", and "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool". Her success peaked in the 1980s.
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AwardsBarbara Mandrell was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2009. Although the song "One of a Kind Pair of Fools" did not take any awards individually, it is part of the illustrious career that led to her induction.
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Music VideoThe music video for "One of a Kind Pair of Fools" exemplifies the era's production style, with Mandrell performing the song against a simple backdrop.
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GenreThe song falls into the Country and Nashville Sound genres. These genres are known for their melodic hooks and traditional southern United States instrumentation.
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Subsequent CoversWhile it hasn't been widely covered, its enduring popularity means it's still played on radio stations that focus on classic country music.
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Personal LifeAt the time of the song's release, Mandrell was actively touring and recording, all while raising her two young sons. Despite the busy schedule, she stated in interviews that family was always her top priority, showing her dedication and love towards them.
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