Comments on: What A Fool Believesapalooza

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:05:15 +0000

This is still one of my favorite blog posts OF ALL TIME.

I’m listening to all of these, 4 years later. Thank you for recognizing the genius.

http://twitter.com/jwithy/status/17584701374

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:18:38 +0000

Agree with all of you, BUT:The best version is from 1979 and from The No Nukes Concert.I only have that one on a VHS video but not on record,but I would like to have it,its absolutely the best version.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:59:29 +0000

I’ve have always loved this song. I heard the best remake of the song on the radio the other day. Its definitely worth a look.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=E9lM6zFqwDc

by an Italian group called Neri per Caso.

**It is very popular here in Italy, and it’s kinda funny because many of my younger friends have never heard the original.

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 22:19:07 +0000

That’s a kick-ass performance! Thanks!

By: John Paul

John Paul — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:59:06 +0000

This is one of the best songs ever written, a perfect storm of melody, timing and vocals. Thanks for recognizing its brilliance.
As for best versions, I nominate this rendition from a MM appearance on the Johnny Carson show in 1985. Many may not have seen it because it’s tacked on the end of a "No Lookin’ Back" performance. http://youtube.com/watch?v=h6EZkT6Zeo4

By: miz

miz — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 03:11:27 +0000

i can’t believe you don’t like the kenny + michael duet version. it’s awesome, especially with the saxophone solo at the end. man, fucking get a clue.

By: Furious

Furious — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:18:34 +0000

To say that the Loggins/McDonald version from "Outside: At the Redwoods" album has been stripped of its balls would imply that the original version had some balls to begin with. While it is a Smooth rock classic, I think we can all agree that this song is completely devoid of balls in all forms. (After all, only one with no balls can hit those high notes.)This is in no way a diss to the musicians, but lets not kid ourselves.

By: Malachi

Malachi — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:07:34 +0000

Sorry, that should be the Flaming Os version of "I only have Eyes for You". I was just walking down Victoria St, London when I remembered.

By: Malachi

Malachi — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:11:00 +0000

As a Songwriter and Fan of music, I understand the both the pleasure and the guiltiness of that pleasure. An astonishingly well-written song. Production & Vocals great. Not sure about Greatest Song of all time though. What about the O-Jays’ version of "I only have Eyes for you"?
The musical progression is sublime. Ted Templeman was the man for the job.Michael McDonald has a distinctive and beautiful voice. Surely he must have gargled a lot!I can’t remember the last time such a well written song had Mainstream success. In fact I’m struggling to remember the last time a well written song had Mainstream success.I wouldn’t have a clue how to play it on guitar - would love to try. Does anyone know ?
Have never heard any cover versions of it.
And Yes, as Ryan says, this whole thing is Sick. But what a Joyous illness!!!! Well done Jason!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:34:08 +0000

About 3 months ago I started looking for covers of WAFB, which eventually led me here and to wikipedia. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_a_Fool_Believes)
I now know of 12 versions that don’t involve Loggins and/or McDonald.
My favourite is Anita Baker’s, but I can’t track it down. If anyone knows where and when it was recorded, which album it’s on, etc., please post the information here.
By-the-way Paul (9Apr07): Matt Bianco did a 12 in. version too: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_a_Fool_Believes_%28Matt_Bianco_12%22_Vinyl%29