Have any of you ever seen the musical, Stop The World – I Want To Get Off ? This show introduced a very special song to the world. Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, the song was…What Kind of Fool Am I?
The poignant song was performed at the end of the 2nd act and closed the show.
The song won the 1963 Grammy Award for the Song of The Year and the Novello Award for the best musical and lyrical song.
Anthony Newley introduced the song, but it became a hit for Sammy Davis, Jr. and peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Andy Williams also included the song on his album, Days of Wine and Roses.
The last part of this song has such sad, but beautiful lyrics…
What Kind of Fool Am I?
What kind of clown am I
What do I know of life
Why can’t I cast away
This mask of play
And live my life
Why can’t I fall in love
Till I don’t give a damn
And maybe then I’ll know
What kind of fool I am
What Kind of Fool Am I is the 2nd track on the album, Tried & True by Clay Aiken. He has always sung this song with so much “heart”. The next time you hear Clay sing this song, listen to the lyrics and you can just hear the emotions of the song!
I hope you enjoy the following video.
Clay Aiken = Beautiful Music!!
Very beautiful indeed – I remember that song from a very long time ago. “Tried and True” had so many beautiful songs on it! It was a great CD. I still enjoy listening to it! The photos are all so great, too! Thank you.
Thank you for the info, pictures and the video. This is one of my favorite songs. I love all the pictures and the video. Thank you CANN.
I didn’t see this play on Broadway, but did see it on stage in my city performed by a traveling troupe. Clay did a beautiful rendition of the song. Thanks for the memories.