Fun to Be Fooled
| "Fun to Be Fooled" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Richard Himber and His Orchestra (with Joey Nash) | |
| B-side | "Let's Take a Walk Around the Block" |
| Released | July 13, 1934 |
| Format | 10" |
| Genre | |
| Label | Victor |
| Songwriter(s) | |
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"Fun to Be Fooled" is a show tune written by American composer Harold Arlen and lyricists Ira Gershwin and E.Y. Harburg for their 1934 musical revue Life Begins at 8:40. The song was sung in the original Broadway show by Frances Williams.[1] Its first recorded performance was by Richard Himber and his Orchestra, with Joey Nash providing vocals. Himber's recording of the song was released by Victor, catalog# VE B 24680, with the B-side, "Let's Take a Walk Around the Block".[2] The song has been covered by numerous artists.
List of notable recordings[edit]
| Performer(s) | Year | Original appearance(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Condon and his Orchestra (with Lee Wiley) | 1942 | 10" single |
| Lena Horne | 1955 | It's Love |
| Johnny Mathis | 1960 | The Rhythms and Ballads of Broadway |
| Tony Bennett | 1961 | Sings a String of Harold Arlen |
| Frank Sinatra Jr. | 1971 | Spice |
| KT Sullivan | 1995 | Sing My Heart: The Songs of Harold Arlen |
References[edit]
- ↑ Life Begins at 8:40, Winter Garden Theatre, playbill.com, retrieved November 25, 2017
- ↑ Victor 24680: Richard Humber and His Orchestra - Fun to Be Fooled / Let's Take a Walk Around the Block, discogs.com, retrieved November 25, 2017
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