Fool (Mansun song)

"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.[1]

"Fool (Fourteen EP)"
Single by Mansun
from the album Little Kix
Released29 January 2001
Recorded2000, Astoria on the River Thames
Genrealternative rock, symphonic rock
Length4:17
3:35 (Edit)
LabelParlophone
Songwriter(s)Paul Draper
Producer(s)Hugh Padgham, Mike Hunter (co-producer)
Mansun singles chronology
"Electric Man"
(2000)		 "Fool (Fourteen EP)"
(2001)		 "Slipping Away"
(2004)

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

All tracks are written by Paul Draper; except where indicated

UK CD one
No.TitleLength
1."Fool (Edit)"3:35
2."I've Seen The Top Of The Mountain"5:06
3."Promises"5:28
UK CD two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Fool" 4:17
2."Fade In Time" 4:40
3."Black Infinite Space"Paul Draper, Dominic Chad4:43
UK Cassette
No.TitleLength
1."Fool (Edit)"3:35
2."I've Seen The Top Of The Mountain"5:06

Personnel

Chart positions
Chart (2001) Peak
position
UK Singles Chart[2] 28
Scottish Singles Chart[3] 34

References
  1. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 348. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. "UK Chartlog". zobbel.de. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
  3. "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100". officialcharts.com. 2001-02-04. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
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