Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)
Billy Eckstine · Other Songs - Billy Eckstine
I used to say
A game I thought I'd never play
"Romance is a game for fools"
I said and grinned
Then you passed by
And here am I
Throwing caution to the wind
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
Mm-mm-mm-mm
Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Fools rush in where wise men never, never, never go
Eh, but wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
Ahh, when we met, girl, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
Just open up your heart because I-I-I-I-I-I-I am coming in
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!!
Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)
Billy Eckstine's 1957 recording of 'Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)' stands as a definitive statement of hard bop and swing. As a central figure in the transition from bebop to hard bop, Eckstine utilized his rich, baritone voice to deliver a performance that balanced vocal agility with deep emotional resonance. The track, originally a jazz standard, was reimagined here with a driving rhythm section and a solo that highlighted the genre's emerging complexity. This recording exemplifies Eckstine's ability to reinterpret classic material, infusing it with the raw energy and sophisticated harmony characteristic of the late 1950s. It remains a significant song in his discography, showcasing his mastery of the form and his enduring influence on subsequent generations of jazz vocalists.