A Fool for You

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"A Fool for You" is a blues and early soul song written and recorded by musician Ray Charles for Atlantic Records in 1955. This song was Charles' second most popular R&B hit.

"A Fool for You" is a blues and early soul song written and recorded by musician Ray Charles for Atlantic Records in 1955. This song was Charles' second most popular R&B hit.

Personnel

  • Ray Charles performed the lead vocals and played the piano
  • The Ray Charles band provided the musical instrumentation
  • Jerry Wexler was the producer

Covers

  • Ike & Tina Turner on The Ike & Tina Turner Show (Vol. 2)
  • Stevie Wonder on I Was Made to Love Her
  • Otis Redding on The Immortal Otis Redding
  • Van Morrison on A Night in San Francisco and The Healing Game special edition (both live recordings from 1993 and 1997)
  • The Jackson 5 on Soulsation!
  • Valerie Wellington on compilation album The New Bluebloods

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