Chain of Fools
AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, Aretha Franklin
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Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) (Chain of fools) For five long years I thought you were my man But I found out, I'm just a link in your chain Oh, you got me where you want me I ain't nothin' but your fool Ya treated me mean Oh you treated me cruel Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain Chain of fools) Every chain, has got a weak link I might be weak child, but I'll give you strength Oh, babe (Woo, woo, woo, woo) You told me to leave you alone (Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo) My father said 'Come on home' (Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo) My doctor said 'Take it easy' (Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo) Oh but your lovin is just too strong (Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo) I'm added to your Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) Chain, chain, chain (Chain chain, chain) Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) Chain of fools Oh, one of these mornings The chain is gonna break But up until the day I'm gonna take all I can take, oh babe Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) (Chain of fools) Oh! (Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain) (Chain, chain, chain) Oh-oh! (Chain, chain, chain, -ain, ain, ain, ain) Your chain of fools
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Written by: Aretha Franklin, Don Covay
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., SPRINGTIME MUSIC INC
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13 facts about this song
Release Year"Chain of Fools" was released in 1967, making it one of Aretha Franklin's earliest hits.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the famous "Atlantic Records" label.
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Songwriter"Chain of Fools" was written by Don Covay, a notable American singer and songwriter.
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Grammy AwardThe song won Aretha Franklin her second Grammy award for 'Best Female R&B Vocal Performance' in 1969.
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Billboard Chart Performance"Chain of Fools" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart for four consecutive weeks in 1968.
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Gold StatusThe single achieved gold status in 1968 for sales over 1,000,000 copies.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Elvis Presley and Little Richard.
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Music Genre"Chain of Fools" is considered to be a classic example of the 'Soul' music genre.
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Rolling Stone RankingThe song was ranked number 249 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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Film AppearanceThe song notably appeared in the 1990 film "Goodfellas", directed by Martin Scorsese.
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Backup SingersNotably, some of the background vocals on "Chain of Fools" were provided by Franklin's sisters, Carolyn and Erma.
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Original IntentionInitially, Don Covay wrote the song as a man’s blues track, before it was altered to fit Aretha Franklin’s perspective.
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InfluenceThe song has had a broad impact on American music and culture, influencing other artists and appearing in various movies and TV shows.
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