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A Fool Such as I

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Words & Music: Bill Trader
(Now and then there's a fool such as I)
Pardon me, if I’m sentimental
When we say goodbye
Don't be angry with me should I cry
When you're gone, yet I’ll dream
A little dream as years go by
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
You taught me how to love
And now you say that we are through

I'm a fool, but I’ll love you dear
Until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
You taught me how to love
And now you say that we are through

I'm a fool, but I’ll love you dear
Until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Recorded: 1958/06/10, first released on single

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KingKreole (profile/ contact) wrote on Sep 28, 2009report abuse
An absolute classic, just about perfect in every way. It's a shame the sound on the one live recording I know of (USS Arizona/Pearl Harbor concert 1961) is not better. I like the "You taught me how to milk a cow" line
derekd (profile/ contact) wrote on Sep 27, 2009report abuse
Great recording, wonderful C&W song given the Presley style with a litle bit of rock. The 'b' side 'I need your love Tonight' gave Elvis yet another Uk double sided #1. It too was great.
JerryNodak (profile/ contact) wrote on Sep 27, 2009report abuse
Like it. But I've never loved it. Bass singer? Great!
JLpResLey (profile/ contact) wrote on Sep 27, 2009report abuse
Tremendous song, a true classic. I´ve always loved it. Yes, I would have loved to hear Elvis perform this live in the seventies. But I just think he wanted to move on and sing other songs than just his own hits.
Deke Rivers 6 (profile/ contact) wrote on Sep 27, 2009report abuse
The ultimate version.......of course ! My only critism would be the bass singer...too low,maybe
apart from that,great.
Deke Rivers 6 (profile/ contact) wrote on Sep 27, 2009report abuse
This is the altimate version,cannot be faulted in any way,perfect prduction. 10 Stars
Ruthie (profile/ contact) wrote on Oct 26, 2008report abuse
One of my favorite Elvis songs. I never tire of it. It's a true classic & it is a mystery why he never sang it during the 70's. Maybe he didn't like it.
theoldscudder (profile/ contact) wrote on Oct 25, 2008report abuse
Elvis should have included this in his concert appearances. Fine song & performance.
Steve V (profile/ contact) wrote on Oct 25, 2008report abuse
I consider this one of the staples of the Elvis catalog and possibly the best guitar work on any of his records. Criminally neglected when he returned to live performances. How he opted for My Way, Olivia covers and other MOR stuff over this treasure boggles the mind.
Natha (profile/ contact) wrote on Oct 25, 2008report abuse
A real treasure amongst all these superb fifties songs. It would have been a great live version in the late seventies as it has a little more bite than spark. Let's just imagine how his voice and the 'JD Sumner treatment' would have an impact on us!
sitdown68 (profile/ contact) wrote on Oct 25, 2008report abuse
this song blew me away some 30 years back when I was 15 having bought Golden Records Volume 2 golden vynil edition...what a sight when gave its spins on my turntable back then...My favourite version is the classic studio recording. The Hawaii 61 comes close, El' improvisation on the lyrics...To bad TTWII contains only a rehearsal instead of a live reindition...AAAAAA+class
old shep (profile/ contact) wrote on Apr 16, 2008report abuse
The old Hank Snow country classic given the Presley treatment. A great song and Elvis' version has become a classic too. But why did he ignore it later on?

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