Fortune Teller
The Downliners Sect
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Went to the fortune teller To have my fortune read I didn't what to tell her I had a dizzy feeling in my head Said she'd take a look at my palm Said "Son, do you feel kind of warm?" And she looked into her crystal ball Said "You're in love" Said it could not be so Not with all the girls I know Said when the next one arrives Looking into her eyes I left there in a hurry Much to my big surprise The next thing I discovered The fortune teller told me lies So I ran back to that woman Mad as I could be Told her I didn't see nobody How she made a fool out of me At last something shook me As if it came down from above And now the fortune teller And I fell in love
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Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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12 facts about this song
Songwriter"Fortune Teller" is actually a song written by Allen Toussaint, a legendary New Orleans R&B musician.
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Original PerformerThe song was first recorded and performed by Benny Spellman in 1961.
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VersionsFor decades, "Fortune Teller" has been covered and performed by numerous high-profile artists, including Alison Krauss, The Constantines, The Hollies, The Iguanas, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Tony Jackson.
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Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones recorded a cover of the song as part of their second studio effort of 1963, before it was officially released in their 1966 US album ‘Got Live If You Want It.’
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The Who"Fortune Teller" was also a staple of The Who's stage performances during their early years in the mid-60s. Their version eventually surfaced on the 'Odds and Sods' compilation in 1974.
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Alison KraussGrammy-award-winning Alison Krauss covered "Fortune Teller" as a part of her project with Robert Plant. The duo's performance was released on their 2007 collaborative album, ‘Raising Sand.’
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The HolliesBritish group The Hollies recorded their version of "Fortune Teller" in 1963, but it remained unreleased until 1995 when it was included in the compilation ‘The Hollies at Abbey Road 1963-1966.’
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The Downliners Sect“Fortune Teller” version by The Downliners Sect, a British rhythm and blues band, appeared on their 1964 album ‘The Sect.’
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ThrobAustralian band Throb released their cover of "Fortune Teller" as a single in 1966. It became a significant hit in their home country, peaking at No.5 on the Go-Set national charts.
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The MerseybeatsThe Merseybeats, a band from Liverpool, also took on "Fortune Teller." Their version was released on their self-titled album in 1964.
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The IguanasThe Iguanas, an American Garage Rock band, also covered "Fortune Teller," for their 1994 album ‘Ruta 66’.
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Tony JacksonBritish musician Tony Jackson recorded his interpretation of "Fortune Teller" in 1965, which emerged as part of his last solo singles.
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