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Fool's Paradise
5,647
R&B/Soul
Fool's Paradise was released on August 1, 1963 by RCA/Legacy as a part of the album Night Beat
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Release DateAugust 1, 1963
LabelRCA/Legacy
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM166

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke
Vocals
Rene Hall
Rene Hall
Guitar
Billy Preston
Billy Preston
Organ
Clifford A. Hils
Clifford A. Hils
Bass
Hal Blaine
Hal Blaine
Drums
Clifton White
Clifton White
Guitar
Ray Johnson
Ray Johnson
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
J. Fuller
J. Fuller
Songwriter
Robert L. Geddins
Robert L. Geddins
Songwriter
M. Cordle
M. Cordle
Songwriter
Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Hugo & Luigi
Hugo & Luigi
Producer
Dave Hassinger
Dave Hassinger
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I often think of the life I've led
And oh, it's a wonder I ain't dead
Drinkin' and gamblin', stayin' out all night
Livin' in a fool's paradise
[Verse 2]
My mother told me and father told me too
Said, my child, it'll all catch up with you
Drinkin' and gamblin', stayin' out all night
Livin' in a fool's paradise
[Verse 3]
Though I've learned my lesson
Like all fools I've met
Oh, I've learned things in this life
That I haven't forgotten yet
[Verse 4]
My father told me, mother said it right
Said, my son, you're ruinin' your life
Drinkin' and gamblin', stayin' out all night
Livin' in a fool's paradise
[Verse 5]
Oh yeah, livin' in a fool's paradise
Written by: D. Avid, David Rosenbaum, J. Fuller, Robert L. Geddins
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