Fool
Fool, The Fool, or Fools may refer to: *A jester, also called a ''fool'', a type of historical entertainer known for their witty jokes *An insult referring to someone of low intelligence or easy gullibility Arts, entertainment and media Fictional characters * Fool (stock character) in literature and folklore * Shakespearean fool, an archetypal character in numerous works by Shakespeare Film * ''A Fool'', a 2015 Chinese film directed by Chen Jianbin * ''Fools'' (1970 film), an American film * Fools (2003 film), an Indian film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao * The Fool (1913 film), a 1913 British silent film * The Fool (1925 film), a lost silent film * ''The Fool'' (1990 film), a British film * ''The Fool'' (2014 film), a Russian film Gaming and Tarot * Fool (card game) * The Fool (Tarot card games) * The Fool (cartomantic Tarot cards) Literature * ''Fool'' (novel), a 2009 novel by Christopher Moore * ''Fools'' (play), a 1981 play by Neil Simon * ''The Fool'' (novel), an ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Fool (play)
''The Fool: Scenes of Bread and Love'' is a play by the English playwright Edward Bond. It traces the life of the poet John Clare against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, from his roots in rural East Anglia via literary success in London to his final years in a lunatic asylum. The play was first performed at the Royal Court Theatre in 1975, in a production directed by Peter Gill and featuring a cast including Tom Courtenay, David Troughton and Nigel Terry among others. After a 35-year hiatus, ''The Fool'' was revived in the UK in late 2010 as part of the six-play Edward Bond Season at the Cock Tavern Theatre in Kilburn, London. Bond himself directed the production, with Ben Crispin playing the role of John Clare. It is one of the highly regarded works in Bond's output. Original cast *John Clare - Tom Courtenay *Miles - David Troughton *Darkie - Nigel Terry *Lawrence - Mick Ford *Patty - Bridget Turner *Mary - Caroline Hutchison *Lord Milton - Nicholas Selby *The Pa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fool (If You Think It's Over)
"Fool (If You Think It's Over)" is the title of a popular song originally released in 1978 by the British singer-songwriter Chris Rea. Rea also wrote the lyrics and composed the music of the song, which appears on his 1978 debut album, ''Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?'' The single's charting success in the USA earned him a Grammy nomination as Best New Artist in 1979. Background "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" was the lead single from Rea's debut album ''Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?'' which was recorded at producer Gus Dudgeon's Thames Valley recording studio The Mill. The song's inspiration was the experience Rea's younger sister Paula had had some years previously of being devastated at losing her first boyfriend, "Fool..."'s lyrics being the advice (real or imagined) with which Rea had responded to his sister's experience. Rea would recall that he had written "Fool..." as a song which Al Green might record: (quote:) "I’d always seen it as a Memphis oulsong ut ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Fool (1990 Film)
''The Fool'' is a 1990 British film, produced and directed by Christine Edzard from a script by Edzard and Olivier Stockman. Plot The narrative is grounded in the double life of a humble clerk who poses as the reclusive, but widely respected "Sir John." He thus moves in wealthy upper class circles and participates in grand investment schemes while living in a London slum. The opening credits end with: “This film is dedicated to the anonymous men and women interviewed by Henry Mayhew in London between 1848 and 1861.” The movie's detailed evocation of life in Victorian London drew on Henry Mayhew's vast personal archive of detailed interviews and vivid descriptions, which first appeared in a series of articles in the ''Morning Chronicle'' newspaper and were later compiled into the book London Labour and London Poor (1851). Cast *Derek Jacobi as Mr. Frederick / Sir John *Cyril Cusack as The Ballad Seller *Ruth Mitchell as The Girl *Maria Aitken as Lady Amelia *Irina Bro ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jester
A jester, court jester, fool or joker was a member of the household of a nobleman or a monarch employed to entertain guests during the medieval and Renaissance eras. Jesters were also itinerant performers who entertained common folk at fairs and town markets, and the discipline continues into the modern day, where jesters perform at historical-themed events. During the Middle Ages, jesters are often thought to have worn brightly colored clothes and eccentric hats in a motley pattern. Their modern counterparts usually mimic this costume. Jesters entertained with a wide variety of skills: principal among them were song, music, and storytelling, but many also employed acrobatics, juggling, telling jokes (such as puns, stereotypes, and imitation), and performing magic tricks. Much of the entertainment was performed in a comic style. Many jesters made contemporary jokes in word or song about people or events well known to their audiences. Etymology The modern use of the English w ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Leisure (album)
''Leisure'' is the debut studio album by the English rock band Blur, released in August 1991 by record label Food. Content The original version of "Sing", entitled "Sing (To Me)", was recorded as a demo in late 1989 under the band's former name, Seymour, and can be heard on the ultra-rare promo-only single which was released over a decade later in February 2000 and on the first of a 4-disc set with rare material in the ''Blur 21'' box set. The cover photograph was taken in May 1954 by Charles Hewitt, for a Picture Post fashion feature on bathing hats, "Glamour in the Swim". Release The album was released on 26 August 1991 in the United Kingdom by record label Food. It was released in the US a month later with a different track listing: this version is frontloaded with Blur's three UK singles, and the song "Sing" was replaced by "I Know", previously an A-side with "She's So High" (see track listings for exact changes). The Canadian version has the same track listing as t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fool (Elvis Presley Song)
"Fool" is a 1973 song by Elvis Presley. It was adapted by songwriter Carl Sigman from a composition by James Last, titled "No Words". It was released as a single (music), single with the flipside track "Steamroller Blues". and then on the 1973 album ''Elvis (1973 album), Elvis'' (as its opening track). On Billboard Hot 100 the single charted as "Steamroller Blues / Fool", peaking at number 17 on the week of June 2, 1973. "Fool" also charted on the Adult Contemporary (chart), ''Billboard'' Easy Listening chart, spending there 16 weeks in total and peaking at number 12 on the same week of June 2. In the United Kingdom the single "Fool" spent 10 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 15 on the week of August 11, 1973. Critical response ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' reviewed the single in its April 7, 1973 issue, calling it a "[s]trong ballad effort in country-rock vein, following along lines of [Presley's] other ballad hits." The magazine also noted the "good [char ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fools (EP)
''Fools'' is the debut extended play by English singer-songwriter Lauren Aquilina Lauren Amber Aquilina (born 23 June 1995) is a Maltese-English singer and songwriter. Born in Bristol, she gained popularity by independently releasing a trilogy of EPs (''Fools'', ''Sinners'', and ''Liars'') whilst studying at school. Her debu ..., self-released on 22 October 2012. Without record label support, independent funding, radio support or any PR, the EP reached number 10 in the main UK iTunes album chart, peaking ahead of many releases from major labels during that week. The title track "Fools" also reached number 72 in the official UK singles chart, making her the only English artist to achieve an official chart placement in 2012. Reception ''Fools'' received critical acclaim upon its release in 2012, Aquilina's loyal fanbase guided her to becoming the biggest selling independent artist in the UK in 2012 with this single release. The title track "Fools" was chosen for BBC Radio 1's 'B ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fools (The Reason Album)
''Fools'' is the third studio album by Canadian rock Rock most often refers to: * Rock (geology), a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids * Rock music, a genre of popular music Rock or Rocks may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * Rock, Caerphilly, a location in Wales ... band, The Reason. Track listing #"Come and Go" - 5:22 #"Where Do We Go From Here" - 3:36 #"Run" - 3:16 #"Cry Like The Rain" - 3:40 #"That's All I Know" - 3:50 #"The Ending Of Us All" - 3:06 #"Dogs" - 3:28 #"Work With Me" - 4:23 #"I'll Be Around" - 3:27 #"My Love Is Gone" - 3:42 #"The Longest Highway Home" - 3:33 - produced and engineered by Steven Haigler , -engineered by Jon Ashley , - Mixed by Vic Florencia, except "Come & Go" mixed by Steven Haigler The Reason (band) albums 2010 albums {{2000s-indie-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Fool (Warpaint Album)
''The Fool'' is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band Warpaint, released on October 25, 2010, on Rough Trade Records. The album was recorded at two studios—Curves Studio and The Boat Studio—in the band's native Los Angeles, California, throughout 2010 and was produced by Tom Biller, who also shared mixing duties with Andrew Weatherall and Adam Samuels. The band describe the album as the "older sister" of their debut, ''Exquisite Corpse'' (2008). Release ''The Fool'' was released on October 25, 2010, in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States. The album was previewed before its physical release through an exclusive stream on The Hype Machine on October 18. The album was promoted by two singles—" Undertow" and "Shadows"—released on September 21, 2010 and January 10, 2011, respectively. Both singles received moderate acclaim, though did not chart. In March 2011, "Undertow" and the Neon Lights remix of "Shadows", featured as the single ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Fool (Ryn Weaver Album)
''The Fool'' is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Ryn Weaver. It was released on June 16, 2015 by Mad Love and Interscope Records. The debut single, " OctaHate", was released on August 8, 2014. The album was made available to stream for free at the iTunes Store on June 9, 2015. Background and promotion ''The Fool'' features production by Benny Blanco and Michael Angelakos, whom Weaver also worked with in the writing of the album. She also worked with British singer-songwriter Charlotte Aitchison, better known by her moniker Charli XCX on the album's first single, "OctaHate". Other contributors include Norwegian producer and musician Cashmere Cat, English musician Charlotte OC and OneRepublic frontman, Ryan Tedder. Lyrically, ''The Fool'' explores topics of romantic relationships, family relationships, self-discovery and self-doubt. On the overlying theme of the album, Weaver stated the following: The record poses the question: Is it foolish to settle for wha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Fool (The Fool Album)
''The Fool'' (later ''The Fool...Plus'' on a 1998 CD reissue) is a 1968 psychedelic folk album by Dutch design collective The Fool, produced by Graham Nash Graham William Nash (born 2 February 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, photographer, and activist. He is known for his light tenor voice and for his contributions as a member of the Hollies and the supergroups Crosby, Stills ....Alan Clayson George Harrison 2001- 1860743498 Page 238 "The Fool's album was produced by Graham Nash, now rehearsing in a Kensington flat with Dave Crosby and Steve Stills." References {{DEFAULTSORT:Fool 1968 albums The Fool (design collective) albums ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fool (Joe Jackson Album)
''Fool'' is the 20th studio album by British singer-songwriter Joe Jackson. Recorded the day after the end of his ''Fast Forward'' tour at the Tonic Room Studios in Boise, Idaho. Jackson had decided to record the album in whichever city the tour finished, which happened to be Boise after a performance at the Egyptian Theatre. It was released on 18 January 2019 through Edel AG. Track listing All songs written, arranged and produced by Joe Jackson. Personnel ; Musicians * Joe Jackson - vocals, keyboards, programming * Graham Maby - bass, vocals * Teddy Kumpel - guitar, vocals * Doug Yowell - drums, programming, vocals ; Production * Joe Jackson and Pat Dillett - producer * Pat Dillett - mixing * Greg Calbi Gregory Calbi (born April 3, 1949) is an American mastering engineer at Sterling Sound, New Jersey. Biography Greg Calbi was born on April 3, 1949, in Yonkers, New York, and raised in Bayside, Queens, New York. He graduated in 1966 from Bishop ..., Sterling Sound ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |