A Fool for You
Ray Charles
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I know you told me Such a long time ago That you didn't want me You didn't love me no more I want to know Oh, what makes me be do you believe me child A fool for you Ohoh, no, I'm a fool for you I know you told me You didn't want me 'round And I know You got a man way 'cross town So I know it's something Oh, what makes me be do you believe me child I'm a fool for you Ohoh, no, I'm a fool for you Did ya ever wake up in the morning Just about the break of day Reach over and feel the pillow Where your baby used to lay Then you put on your crying Like you never cried before Oh lord Yeah you even cry so loud, You give the blues to your neighbour next door Ever since you were five years old I been a fool for you, little girl Way down in my soul I'm a little fool for ya So I know it's something Oh, oh, Lord I'm a fool for you
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Written by: Ray Charles
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10 facts about this song
Origin"A Fool for You" is a song by American recording artist Ray Charles. It was written and composed by Charles himself.
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ReleaseThe song was released in the year 1955. It was released as a b-side of the single "This Little Girl of Mine".
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Success"A Fool for You" was hugely successful in its time. It reached the #1 spot on the Billboard R&B chart, making it one of the most important early hits in Ray Charles's career.
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Re-recordingCharles re-recorded the song in many of his live albums and other studio albums, given its popularity.
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GenreThis song is considered to be a prime example of Charles's blending of genres, mixing elements of rhythm and blues, gospel, and soul music.
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Influence"A Fool for You" is widely recognized as another of Charles's works that helped shape the direction of popular music and contributed to the development of soul music.
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Grammy Hall of FameThe song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2019, an honor awarded by the Recording Academy to recordings that have qualitative or historical significance.
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Iconic LyricsThe song is known for its heartbreaking lyrics about being in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate the feelings, reflecting a common theme in many of Ray Charles's songs.
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Other VersionsVarious other artists have also covered this song, including Otis Redding, Percy Sledge, and Michael McDonald, demonstrating its lasting impact and popularity.
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Role in Career"A Fool for You" was instrumental in cementing Ray Charles's career, proving his talent as a songwriter and ability to appeal to a wide range of listeners.
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