The Fool On The Hill
Sarah Vaughan · Other Songs - Sarah Vaughan
Alone on a hill
The man with the foolish grin
Is keeping perfectly still
But nobody wants to know him
They can see that he's just a fool
And he never gives an answer
But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning round
Well on the way
Head in a cloud
The man of a thousand voices
Talking perfectly loud
But nobody ever hears him
Or the sounds he appears to make
And he never seems to notice
But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning round
And nobody seems to like him
They can tell what he wants to do
And he never shows his feelings
But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning round
He never listens to them
He knows that they're the fools
They don't like him
The fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning round
Oh
About The Fool On The Hill
Sarah Vaughan's "The Fool On The Hill" stands as a definitive example of her mastery over the jazz standard, showcasing her unparalleled vocal agility and emotional depth. Recorded during the mid-20th century, this track exemplifies the sophisticated interplay between voice and piano that characterized her career. Vaughan's interpretation transforms the song's narrative into a compelling character study, utilizing her signature vibrato and dynamic range to convey both vulnerability and resilience. As a pivotal figure in vocal jazz, she redefined the possibilities for female singers in the genre, bringing a level of technical precision and artistic nuance that influenced generations of musicians. Her rendition remains a celebrated recording, highlighting her ability to breathe new life into existing compositions while maintaining the integrity of the original material.