The Fool on the Hill
The Beatles
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Day after day Alone on a hill The man with the foolish grin Is keeping perfectly still But nobody wants to know him They can see that he's just a fool And he never gives an answer But the fool on the hill Sees the sun going down And the eyes in his head See the world spinning round Well on the way Head in a cloud The man of a thousand voices Talking perfectly loud But nobody ever hears him Or the sound he appears to make And he never seems to notice But the fool on the hill Sees the sun going down And the eyes in his head See the world spinning round And nobody seems to like him They can tell what he wants to do And he never shows his feelings But the fool on the hill Sees the sun going down And the eyes in his head See the world spinning round, oh oh oh, round round round round He never listens to them He knows that they're the fools They don't like him The fool on the hill Sees the sun going down And the eyes in his head See the world spinning round Oh, round round round round, oh
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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9 facts about this song
Song Information1. "The Fool on the Hill" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles, appearing on their 1967 album "Magical Mystery Tour."
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Song Composition2. Paul McCartney is credited as the main composer of the song, with some contribution from fellow Beatles member John Lennon.
3. McCartney first played the song on the piano for Beatles bandmate George Martin at Abbey Road Studios in London.
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Song Theme4. The song was reportedly inspired by the philosophical writings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
5. McCartney has said that the song's "fool" is an enlightened being who is often deemed a fool by others because he sees things they do not.
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Recording Process6. The song was recorded across three days: 6 September 1967, 20 September 1967, and 27 September 1967.
7. McCartney played pianos and flutes in its studio recording, and Ringo Starr and producer Martin also contributed to the percussion.
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Music Video8. The music video for "The Fool on the Hill" was filmed in Nice, France, and features McCartney lip-syncing to the song while wandering aimlessly around hilly countryside, fitting the song's title.
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Cover Versions9. Several artists have covered "The Fool on the Hill", including such well-known musicians as Shirley Bassey, The Four Tops, and Sergio Mendes.
10. The song has also been covered on TV shows such as "Glee."
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Recognition11. Despite its popularity, "The Fool on the Hill" was never released as a single by The Beatles.
12. The song was positively received, with critics praising its melodic quality and lyrical depth.
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Concert Performances13. McCartney still performs "The Fool on the Hill" in concert, often accompanied by images of The Beatles.
14. It’s part of the live album “Paul is Live”, which was recorded during McCartney’s 1993 world tour.
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Cultural Influence15. The song's title has been referenced in several novels and song lyrics as a metaphor for an outsider or misunderstood genius.
16. The Beatles' home city of Liverpool named a street "Fool on the Hill" in homage to the song.
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