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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.
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  • Chissy555

    amazed.......

    Monday afternoon

  • b060113last

    katchy. lickin' my chops and head snapping.

    Sunday evening

  • PANNAS

    WHEN I WAS YOUNG,ALIVE AND KICKING.NICE FEELING

    16 days ago

  • blackmagic1967

    reminds me of glastombury top days

    last month

  • ArcadeFirez

    PBS? :o

    last month

  • discmann

    Thanks Tine ;-)

    March 2012

  • djskellington

    <3 gold vinyl

    March 2012

  • MistaG79

    Just creamed my pants.......Britpop though? WTF? Means what? Harrumph!

    March 2012

  • DJCPUG

    "Monkian" at his very best!

    March 2012

  • GuitarGodRocks

    Britpop..

    March 2012

  • leeprice17

    such an iconic song, I miss the Britpop era :(

    March 2012

  • metart

    great soundtrack for the great Film by Ritchie

    February 2012

  • TantoTempo

    Let's face it, Brownie can't sing for toffee.

    February 2012

  • GuSaggi

    THPS 2!

    February 2012

  • Storchel

    loving this one, very catchy & funky, just..gooood!

    January 2012

  • DJCPUG

    Winds on through the hills for 15 days!!!!!

    January 2012

  • highflyingstarr

    TIMELESS MUSIC.

    January 2012

  • pitrafilla

    que buen tema....

    January 2012

  • radiotim7

    FIFA 2004

    December 2011

  • starfloka

    Warning: For Safety reasons, this song should be played loud and accompanied by Funky Bex style dancing. [2]

    December 2011
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