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Fool (Mansun song)

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Wikipedia article




"'Fool'" is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper. It was recorded and produced by Hugh Padgham with co-producer Michael Hunter during sessions for the group's third studio album. The song was released as the third and final single in early 2001 from the group's third album, 'Little Kix'. The single disappointed commercially reaching the low peak of #28 on the UK Singles Chart during the typically quiet post-Christmas singles market.

The music video for "Fool" was directed by Phil Harder.

Paul Draper was particularly dismissive of the track calling it his 'least favourite Mansun track'. Writing in the liner-notes to 'Legacy: The Best of Mansun', he describes "Fool" as an ironic song inspired by a book on songwriting by Jimmy Webb. The song played a part in further straining relations between Draper and the label: 'Bowie intro, comical chorus lyrics and guess what? The label (Parlophone) wanted it as a fucking single! I couldn't believe it.'

Track listing



Personnel



;Mansun

* Paul Draper lead vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards

* Dominic Chad electric guitar, backing vocals, piano

* Stove King bass

* Andie Rathbone drums, percussion

;Production

* Hugh Padgham producer ("Fool")

* Mike Hunter producer (all tracks except "Fool"), engineering (all tracks except "Fool"), mixing (all tracks except "Fool"), co-producer ("Fool")

* Mark 'Spike' Stent mixing ("Fool")

* Anton Corbijn band photograph

* Alex Hutchinson (at Free Barrabas!) - design

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References



Category:2001 singles

Category:2000 songs

Category:Mansun songs

Category:Songs written by Paul Draper (musician)

Category:Song recordings produced by Hugh Padgham

Category:Parlophone singles

Category:Music videos directed by Phil Harder

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