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“Fools Gold/What the World Is Waiting For” is a non-album double A-side by The Stone Roses. It was released in the UK, U.S., Australia, Germany, Japan, and Spain. “Fools Gold” and “What the World Is Waiting For” are also available on the compilation Turns Into Stone. “Fools Gold” is also available as the final track on the US release of The Stone Roses self-titled LP, as well as the Very Best of The Stone Roses compilation.
“Fools Gold” became the band’s biggest commercial hit at the time. It was their first single to reach the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the Top 75 for 14 weeks, peaking at #8.
The dance-oriented song showcased the rhythm section of Mani on bass and Reni on percussion. John Squire also shone on guitar with its various wah-wah pedal effects. Finally, Ian Brown sang the vocals in a unique whispered delivery. He would also perform with this technique for the track “Something’s Burning”. The bassline was “inspired” by “Know How” by Young MC, which is a sample from the Shaft theme song, performed by Isaac Hayes. The lyrics reference Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” and the Marquis de Sade.
The drum track, though played by Reni, was recorded as he played in time to a sample of Bobby Byrd’s rendition of “Hot Pants” at the insistence of Squire, angering the drummer at the apparent lack of belief in his talent. This was later said to have contributed to Reni leaving the band.
Despite its overwhelming success, the band did not intend to release “Fools Gold” as an A-side.
“Fools Gold” became the band’s biggest commercial hit at the time. It was their first single to reach the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the Top 75 for 14 weeks, peaking at #8.
The dance-oriented song showcased the rhythm section of Mani on bass and Reni on percussion. John Squire also shone on guitar with its various wah-wah pedal effects. Finally, Ian Brown sang the vocals in a unique whispered delivery. He would also perform with this technique for the track “Something’s Burning”. The bassline was “inspired” by “Know How” by Young MC, which is a sample from the Shaft theme song, performed by Isaac Hayes. The lyrics reference Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” and the Marquis de Sade.
The drum track, though played by Reni, was recorded as he played in time to a sample of Bobby Byrd’s rendition of “Hot Pants” at the insistence of Squire, angering the drummer at the apparent lack of belief in his talent. This was later said to have contributed to Reni leaving the band.
Despite its overwhelming success, the band did not intend to release “Fools Gold” as an A-side.
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Mandacarallo200 wrote:
Bribante
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sovie00s wrote:
the video clip is so funny.
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DDDiego wrote:
Matt Hoffman Pro BMX! Old and good memories!
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icklepicklepump wrote:
Amazing, love this track :)
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SciFiBoy2009 wrote:
The Stone Roses are one of my favourite bands, this song is one of my favourites of theres as it's how I discovered them, without doubt, the band should be considered one of the greatest the world will ever hear.
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lovelikesummer wrote:
good
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thaopaipai wrote:
Nice.
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Miauuuuuuuu wrote:
letz fetz!
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wolfgangchinner wrote:
Tooo much shoutin' not enough dancin',,,c'mon you lovely people,,drop one and gimme some !!!
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moainateacup wrote:
moa sez, " Agreed lawrencegillies!" whilst swaying.
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lawrencegillies wrote:
I defy anyone to stay still whilst this song is on. everyone will find themselves swaying to it....
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cincotta25 wrote:
Great accoustic feast!
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Dubstab wrote:
Truly beautiful. Madchester rules.
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tina777 wrote:
amazing drumming
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horridtrhee wrote:
como conseguem deixar uma musica de quase 10 minutos legal?
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lalalovey wrote:
totaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally looooooooooooooooooooooove it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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BigGibbo wrote:
Still as magic as ever.
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Christien67 wrote:
;%)
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innercityboy wrote:
so 1989 i was 19 and working as a dj doing weddings, parties etc. there was a bunch of guys who ran the business who thought they were pretty cool and i was pretty un-cool, well one afternoon i dropped this tune on them and they suddenly saw me in a different light... big thanks to the Roses!
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Alphavillain wrote:
Really represents what The Stone Roses is about for me: drums and bass.
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