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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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babby35 wrote:
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jakobdorof wrote:
actually, this is very cool. just took a couple listens to sink in.
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jakobdorof wrote:
interesting people like this one so much...i feel like this is almost certainly worse than anything on the s/t proper.
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smoody114 wrote:
I love the whole album!!
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TwoZeroOne wrote:
Eh, the one on my CD is almost 10 mins long? :S
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vampireinfabrik wrote:
@ frank_miles : definitely their best
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ejh_powerbook wrote:
Can listen to this beat all-day!
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thismortalcoil1 wrote:
nao consigo ouvir esta musica se me mexer sem parar!!!LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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irka_rump wrote:
самая любимая вещь у них
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lovelikesummer wrote:
so good
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str4ngel wrote:
very cool track
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frank_miles wrote:
maybe their best...
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jennica_med_c wrote:
A simply fantastic beat.
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oyvindb wrote:
Epic
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GosudO wrote:
I hadn't heard such a crazy, orgasmic jam since Halleluwah.
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smee85 wrote:
GOLD!!!
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Jonny_K1337 wrote:
I love every stone roses song except this one. Why? I have no idea
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Pitear wrote:
one of my favourite songs from gta san andreas xD
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rokyhu wrote:
yay
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markozbod wrote:
love this, perfect song
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