What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)
The Tams
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What kind of fool what kind of fool What kind of fool do you think I am You think I can ??? After we had made our plans Said I'd be your number one man What kind of fool do you think I am Do you think I am do you think I am What kind of fool do you think I'd be You said you really really loved me Darling you run around all over town You build me up then you let me down What kind of fool do you think I am What do you think I am I ain't gonna be your second choice I've got to be your number one Or I ain't gonna love you at all Darling you run around all over town You build me up then you let me down What kind of fool do you think I am Do you think I am baby Darling you can't think that Darling I'm no fool What kind of foo-oo-ool
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Written by: RAY WHITLEY
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11 facts about this song
Song's Basic Information"What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" is a song that was performed by The Tams, a vocal group from Atlanta, and covered later by Bill Deal and the Rhondels, a rock band from Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Release DatesThe original version by The Tams was released in 1963.
- Bill Deal and the Rhondels came out with their version in 1969.
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The Tams VersionThe Tams' version of the song was their second biggest hit and peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The song’s lyrics are about the pain of infidelity and the broken promises of a loved one.
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Song's PerformanceThe version by The Tams was a hit, reaching number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topping the charts in Canada.
- Bill Deal and the Rhondels' version, by contrast, peaked at #23 in the United States and #61 in Australia.
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Famous CoversBesides Bill Deal, other artists such as Del Shannon and Lee Fields have also covered the song.
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Musical StyleThe song features the distinct Beach music and Northern soul style that were popular during the 1960s.
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RecognitionOver fifty years after its release, "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" remains a favorite on oldies radio and at beach music events in the southeastern United States.
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ProductionThe original song was written by Ray Whitley and produced by Rick Hall, a notable figure in the development of the Muscle Shoals music scene.
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Song's LegacyThis song has proven to be enduring and popular, given the various artists who have chosen to make their own versions. Among many Beach music fans and Northern soul enthusiasts, it is considered a classic.
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Album InformationThe Tams' version of "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" was featured on their 1964 album "The Tams", while Bill Deal's cover appears on their 1969 album "Vintage Rock".
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Influence on Other MusicThe song's success contributed to the popularity of the Beach music genre, particularly in the Southeastern U.S., where bands like The Tams and Bill Deal and the Rhondels were major influencers.
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