I Pity the Fool
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This article is about the song. For the catchphrase, see Mr. T. For the TV series, see I Pity the Fool (TV series).
"I Pity the Fool" is a soul blues song originally recorded by Bobby Bland in 1961 for his first Duke Records album, Two Steps from the Blues. Many music writers believe it was written by Joe Medwick,[2] although Duke owner Don Robey (using the pseudonym "Deadric Malone") appears on the songwriting credits.[1]
Quick Facts Single by Bobby Bland, from the album Two Steps from the Blues ...
"I Pity the Fool" | ||||
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Single by Bobby Bland | ||||
from the album Two Steps from the Blues | ||||
B-side | "Close to You" | |||
Released | 1961 (1961) | |||
Recorded | 1960 | |||
Studio | Chicago | |||
Genre | Soul blues | |||
Length | 2:30 | |||
Label | Duke | |||
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Producer(s) | Don Robey | |||
Bobby Bland singles chronology | ||||
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The lyrics tell of a man, who, while pitying others for falling for a certain woman, knows that he is also shamed. After its release as a single, it became one of Bland's biggest hits and most identifiable songs. Subsequently, several artists have recorded renditions.