Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)
Aretha Franklin
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To make you laugh, I would be a fool for you Although the people turn and stare I really don't care I would give my everything to keep you, boy It breaks my heart when you've not there I'll stage a ballet on a tabletop Command performance finger size And although I ain't got no tune My show ain't gonna fly I'll find the music there in your eyes Oh me, oh my, I'm a fool for you baby (baby now) (Fool for you) Oh me oh my (I) I am crazy (crazy baby) Oh me, oh my (me oh my) Yeah I'm a fool for you baby C'mon let your love light shine on me (Shine on me) We'll blow a genie from a cigarette And then we'll take a magic carpet ride Yes we will And we'll tell our smokey friend, hey don't you forget Because you've got to keep us side by side, yeah Oh me, oh my (oh me, oh my) I am a fool for you baby (be your) (Your fool for ya) Oh me, oh my, (I) You know that I am (crazy) crazy baby (Crazy baby) yes you do (crazy baby) Oh me, oh my (oh me, oh my) Whoa-oh I'm a fool (fool) for ya baby (Need your) Come on let your love light shine on me (Shine on me) Would you do that (on me) Come on let your love light shine Just a little bit (shine) on me Oh lover let your love light Shine on me (shine on me) Oh hear me now! Oh me, me oh my I'm a fool oh! for ya baby (now) Oh me oh my (I) You know that I'm cra-a-azy baby (Crazy baby) Oh me, oh my
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Written by: Jim Doris
Lyrics © SINDEE LEVIN, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)" is a song that has been covered by notable artists including Aretha Franklin and Lulu.
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Original VersionThe first recording of the song was by Lulu, a British singer and actress, in 1969. It was included in her sixth studio album "New Routes."
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SongwriterThe song was written by Jim Doris, a lesser-known songwriter of the era.
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Aretha's VersionAretha Franklin, fondly known as the Queen of Soul, covered the song on her 1972 album "Young, Gifted and Black".
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Chart SuccessFranklin's version of the song managed to reach number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on the R&B chart.
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Grammy-Winning AlbumAretha Franklin's album "Young, Gifted and Black" that features "Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)" won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1973.
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Lulu's Version Chart SuccessIn contrast, Lulu's original version of the song didn't chart in the U.S but reached number forty-five in the Canadian RPM Magazine Chart.
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Music StyleBoth renditions of the song are considered to be in the soul music genre, reflecting the rich, gospel-influenced style of both Franklin and Lulu.
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Notable PerformanceAretha Franklin performed the song live at the 1972 Montreux Jazz Festival, a performance that is remembered as one of the highlights of the festival.
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Other CoversThe song has been covered by various artists including Bettye Swann, Bryan Ferry, and Los Lonely Boys. Despite the numerous covers, Aretha Franklin's version is arguably the most famous.
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