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What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)

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Wikipedia article




"'What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)'" is a 1964 single written by Ray Whitley and recorded by The Tams.

Background



This track was one of the many hit records recorded at Rick Hall's FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Musicians on this track included Norbert Putnam on bass, Jerry Carrigan on drums, David Briggs on piano, Terry Thompson and Earl "Peanut" Montgomery on guitar, and Jill Shires on flute.

Chart performance



The single was the group's most successful release on both the United States R&B and pop charts. "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" went to number one on the 'Cash Box' R&B chart and peaked at number nine on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.

Cover versions



*The song was covered by Bill Deal and the Rhondels in 1969, and peaked at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100.

*Del Shannon covered this song on his posthumously-released album 'Rock On!'.

References



Category:1964 singles

Category:1969 singles

Category:American rhythm and blues songs

Category:1964 songs

Category:Songs written by Ray Whitley (songwriter)


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