Kissing a Fool (song)
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| Single by George Michael | ||||
| from the album Faith | ||||
| Released | November 21, 1988 | |||
| Format | CD single | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
| Genre | Jazz, adult contemporary | |||
| Length | 4:34 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Writer(s) | George Michael | |||
| Producer(s) | George Michael | |||
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"Kissing a Fool" is a song written and performed by George Michael and released by Columbia Records in 1988.
A ballad with minimal instrumentation and a jazz feel, the song was written about Michael's insecurities as a soulmate and partner because of the baggage and reputation with which he came. According to Michael the vocals were recorded a cappella in one take. "Kissing a Fool" was the working-title for the album, which later was renamed to Faith.
Aside from Michael's vocals, the song employs piano, guitar, bass, drums, and a brass section. It was the sixth and final single to be released from the album Faith. It was also the least successful, making #18 in the UK Singles Chart and becoming the first single in five not to make #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA. However, it reached #1 in the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks and became a #5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100,[1] remaining a fan favourite and being regarded critically as one of his most accessible and honest recordings.[citation needed]
"Kissing a Fool" was Michael's last single for almost two years in the United Kingdom. It was later covered by Michael Bublé on his self-titled album and released as a single in the United States and reached #29 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Contents
Track listing
7": UK / Epic EMU 7
- "Kissing a Fool" – 4:34
- "Kissing a Fool" [Instrumental] – 4:34
12": UK / Epic EMU T7
- "Kissing a Fool" – 4:34
- "Kissing a Fool" [Instrumental] – 4:34
CD: UK / Epic CD EMU 7
- "Kissing a Fool" – 4:34
- "Kissing a Fool" [Instrumental] – 4:34
- "A Last Request (I Want Your Sex Part III)" – 3:48
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA Singles Chart)[2] | 55 |
| Canadian The Record Singles Chart[3] | 7 |
| Dutch Singles Chart[4] | 13 |
| French Singles Chart[5] | 45 |
| German Singles Chart[6] | 44 |
| Irish Singles Chart[7] | 9 |
| UK Singles Chart[8] | 18 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 5 |
| US Billboard Adult Contemporary[9] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[9] | 33 |
| Preceded by
"How Can I Fall?" by Breathe
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Billboard Adult Contemporary (chart) number-one single November 26, 1988 |
Succeeded by "Look Away" by Chicago |
References
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- ↑ "Canadian Singles Chart from Nanda Lwin; Top 40 Hits: The Essential Chart Guide (2000)"
- ↑ Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
- ↑ George Michael - Kissing a Fool (song). Retrieved May 18, 2011.
- ↑ Single-Chartverfolgung. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
- ↑ The Irish Charts. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
- ↑ Top 75 Releases. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Kissing a Fool - George Michael. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
