See What a Fool I've Been

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About See What a Fool I've Been

"See What a Fool I've Been" was the B-side to Queen's 1974 single "Seven Seas of Rhye". It was inspired by "That's How I Feel", a blues song by Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. Originally released in 1974, it was re-released in 1991 as one of the bonus tracks on the re-release of Queen II. It was described as "a slow crawl that's the closest Queen ever came to blues".


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Well, she's gone, dear
Gone this morning, mmh yeah
Oh, see what a fool I've been, oh, Lord
Coochie coo, what a fool I've been
Yes, I did

Too much, didn't leave me-me no letter
Didn't leave no warning
You naughty thing, you
Ooh, well, I guess I, I am to blame, oh, Lord
I guess I'm all to blame, see you later, sailor boy
Child, right now, you take it

Hope my little dog ain't too hungry
No, no, he just kept on barking, the vicious thing
Just don't seem the same, oh, no, no
It just, oh, tantrums, it don't feel the same
Ooh, see you later, now hit it, like that
Coming on strong

Oh, well, I got so lonely
Went and told my neighbor
She said, oh, Lord
What a fool I've been
And she told what to do
She said, "Go home"

Well, she's gone, gone this morning
See what a fool I've been, oh, Lord
What a fool I've been
Thank you

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Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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Written by: Brian May

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"See What a Fool I've Been" was originally a B-side track for Queen's 1974 single "Seven Seas of Rhye."
Songwriting Credit
This song was written by Brian May, the band's guitarist. It is one of the few songs in Queen's discography which he sings lead vocals.
Inspiration
"See What A Fool I've Been" was inspired by a song that May's friend's mother sang to him when he was a child.
Blues Influence
The track is heavily influenced by blues music, a departure from Queen's typical rock and progressive music style.
Unreleased Version
A different version of the song was recorded in 1973 but it remained unreleased until 1991 when it was included on the band's boxed set.
Live Performances
The song was performed live by Queen only a few times in the mid-70s and was not included on any of their live albums.
Rarity
Due to its status as a B-side and its few live performances, the song is considered a rarity in Queen's discography.
Instrumentation
The track features a slide guitar solo by Brian May, which adds to its distinct bluesy sound.
Revival
The song was revived by Brian May during his solo tours in the early 1990s.
Reception
Though not as commercially successful as Queen's hits, "See What a Fool I've Been" has a cult following among Queen fans for its unique bluesy sound and raw vocals.

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