Kissing a Fool (song)

Infobox Single
Name = Kissing a Fool


Artist = George Michael
from Album = Faith
B-side =
Released = 1988
Format = CD Single
Recorded = 1987
Genre = Jazz, Rhythm and blues
Length = 4:34
Label = Columbia
Writer = George Michael
Producer = George Michael
Certification =
Last single = "Monkey"
(1988)
This single = "Kissing a Fool"
(1988)
Next single = "Praying For Time"
(1990)Extra tracklisting
Album = Faith
Type = studio
prev_track = Monkey
prev_no = 8
this_track = "Kissing a Fool"
track_no = 9
next_track = Hard Day (Remix)
next_no = 10

"Kissing a Fool" is a song written and performed by George Michael and released by Columbia Records in 1988.

A ballad with minimal instrumentation and a jazz feel, the song was written about George's insecurities as a soulmate and partner because of the baggage and reputation with which he came.

Aside from Michael's vocals, the song featured just a piano, a double bass, a jazz guitar, and a cursory drumbeat. It was the sixth and final single to be released from the album "Faith". It was also the least successful, making #18 in the UK singles chart and becoming the first single in five not to make #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA. However, it reached #1 in the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks and became a #5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining a fan favourite and being regarded critically as one of his most accessible and honest recordings.Fact|date=March 2007

"Kissing a Fool" was Michael's last single for almost two years in the United Kingdom. It was later covered by Michael Bublé on his self-titled album and released as a single in the United States.

Track listing

7": UK / Epic EMU 7

# "Kissing a Fool " (4:34)
# "Kissing a Fool [Instrumental] " (4:34)

12": UK / Epic EMU T7

# "Kissing a Fool" (4:34)
# "Kissing a Fool [Instrumental] " (4:34)

CD: UK / Epic CD EMU 7

# "Kissing a Fool" (4:34)
# "Kissing a Fool [Instrumental] " (4:34)
# "A Last Request (I Want Your Sex Part III)" (3:48)

Chart Performance