Fool to Cry
The Rolling Stones
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When I come home baby And I've been working all night long I put my daughter on my knee, and she says Daddy what's wrong? She whispers in my ear so sweet You know what she says, she says Ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry You're a fool to cry And it makes me wonder why Daddy you're a fool You know, I got a woman (daddy you're a fool) And she lives in the poor part of town And I go see her sometimes And we make love, so fine I put my head on her shoulder She says, tell me all your troubles You know what she says? She says, ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry You're a fool to cry And it makes me wonder why Daddy you're a fool to cry Yeah, she says Oh, Daddy you're a fool to cry You're a fool to cry And it makes me wonder why She says, ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry Ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry Ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry Ooh, daddy you're a fool to cry Even my friends say to me sometimes And make out like I don't understand them You know what they say? They say, ooh daddy you're a fool to cry You're a fool to cry And it makes me wonder why, ah I'm a fool baby, ah ya I'm a certified fool, ah yeah Gotta tell ya, baby I'm a fool baby, ah yeah Whoo Certified fool for ya, mama, ya, yeah, come on, yeah I'm a fool, yeah
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Fool to Cry" was released on 26th April 1976 as the lead single from the Rolling Stones’ 14th British and 16th American studio album, "Black and Blue."
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was composed by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the Rolling Stone's primary songwriting duo.
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Commercial SuccessUpon release, "Fool to Cry" peaked at No.6 on the UK Singles Chart and No.10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Music VideoNotably, "Fool to Cry" was one of the first Rolling Stones songs to feature a promotional music video.
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Personal InfluencesThe lyrics deal with loneliness and emotional maturity and possibly reflect Mick Jagger's relationship issues with his now-former wife Bianca.
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Instrumental ArrangementThe song is characterized by its piano lead, slow tempo, and the falsetto vocals of Mick Jagger.
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Critical ReceptionDespite mixed reviews initially, "Fool to Cry" has since received praise for its emotional resonance and is considered one of the Stones' underappreciated gems.
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Cover Version"Fool to Cry" was covered by British soul singer Lewis Taylor in 2005, bringing the song back into the limelight.
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Album Contribution"Fool To Cry" is significant as it highlighted the Rolling Stones' shift in sound on the 'Black and Blue' album, with more emphasis on ballads and disco-influenced tunes.
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Unique Recording ProcessThe song was recorded in a peculiar way with only Charlie Watts on drums, Mick Jagger on the piano, and Keith Richards on bass - not a typical configuration for the band.
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