A Fool in Love

Tina Turner

About A Fool in Love

"A Fool in Love" is an American rhythm and blues song written by Ike Turner and released by Ike & Tina Turner in 1960. The song is Tina Turner's first professional release as a recording artist though she had been recording since 1958 with Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm. It was also the first national hit record for Ike Turner, who had recorded the number-one R&B hit "Rocket 88" a decade earlier, but didn't receive proper credit and had spent much of his career as a successful regional act. "A Fool In Love" is one of the first R&B recordings to successfully cross over to the pop charts and became a million-seller. It was deemed "the blackest record to ever crept into the white pop charts since Ray Charles," according to Kurt Loder. 


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2005
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Whoa there's something on my mind
Won't somebody please, please tell me what's wrong

You're just a fool, you know you're in love
You've got to face it to live in this world
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad
You know you love him, you can't understand
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man

He's got me smilin' when I should be ashamed
Got me laughing when my heart is in pain
Oh no, I must be a fool
But I'll do anything you ask me to
 
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
You've got to face it to live in this world
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad
You know you love him, you can't understand
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man

Without my man I don't wanna live
You think I'm lying but I'm telling you like it is
He's got my nose open and that's no lie
And I, I'm gonna keep him satisfied
 
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
You've got to face it to live in this world
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad
You know you love him, you can't understand
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man

A wave of action speaks louder than words
The truest thing that I ever heard
I trust my man and all that he do
And I, and I'll do anything he wants me to do
 
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
You've got to face it to live in this world
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad
You know you love him, you can't understand
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man

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Tina Turner

Anna Mae Bullock (born November 26, 1939), better known by her stage name Tina Turner, is an American singer whose career has spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Turner started out her music career in the mid-1950s as a featured singer with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, first recording in 1958 under the name Little Ann with the song, "Box Top". Her introduction to the public as Tina Turner began in the early 1960s with Ike as a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Success followed with a string of notable hits including "River Deep – Mountain High" (1966) and "Proud Mary" (1971). more »

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Written by: IKE TURNER

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group

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11 facts about this song

The Creators
"A Fool in Love" was written by Ike Turner and was the debut single by Ike & Tina Turner released in 1960.
Surprise Hit
Initially, the song was not intended for Tina Turner. When the scheduled singer did not show up, Tina was asked to sing the song which unexpectedly became a big hit.
Top Chart
It reached number two on the Billboard R&B chart and number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the duo's first Top 40 hit.
Multiple Versions
Several other versions of "A Fool in Love" were recorded by different artists including the incredible Etta James, and it has been featured on various songs compilations since then.
High Reverence
The success of the song was so monumental that it effectively launched Tina Turner's career and established her as a professional singer.
Movie Limelight
"A Fool in Love" was also featured in the movie "What's Love Got to Do with It," a biographical film about Tina Turner's life.
Song's Genre
The song is popularly categorized under the R&B and soul genre.
Signature Song
After its release, "A Fool in Love" became one of Ike and Tina Turner's signature songs.
Tina's Perspective
Tina Turner later quoted "The song was real because I was singing about Ike."
Talent Recognition
The song was instrumental in leading Ike and Tina Turner to be recognized by established artists of that time, such as the Rolling Stones who later asked them to be their opening act during a tour.
Historical Significance
"A Fool in Love" marks the humble beginning of Tina Turner's prolific career, foreshadowing her significant influence in the music industry.

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