"Baby I'm a Fool" is a song written and composed by American

jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major ...

singer-songwriter

Melody Gardot Melody Gardot (; born February 2, 1985) is an American jazz singer. At the age of 19, Gardot was involved in a bicycle accident and sustained a head injury. Music played a critical role in her recovery. She became an advocate of music therapy, ...

. It was released as the second single from her second full-length album, ''

My One and Only Thrill ''My One and Only Thrill'' is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Melody Gardot. It was released on March 16, 2009, by Verve Records. Three singles were released from the album: " Who Will Comfort Me", " Baby I'm a Fool", and ...

''. According to Gardot, the lyrics are about "two coquette people who won't admit they are in love with each other." A live rendition of the song was also recorded and released on her '' Live from SoHo'' EP. It also appeared in her 2018 live album '' Live in Europe''.

Music video

A music video for "Baby I'm a Fool" was directed by

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produced by Justin Cronkite, and filmed entirely in black-and-white. The video displays Gardot resting in an Clawfoot bathtub flanked by dancers dressed in tuxedos who perform an elaborate choreographic sequence to the rhythm of the song.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Baby I'm A Fool 2009 singles Melody Gardot songs 2009 songs Songs written by Melody Gardot Verve Records singles