Fools Lullaby Explained

Fools Lullaby
Cover:Bonnie Tyler Fools Lullaby 1992 Single Artwork.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Bonnie Tyler
Album:Angel Heart
Released:1992
Genre:Soft rock
Length:3:52
Label:Hansa
Producer:Dieter Bohlen
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Prev Year:1992
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Next Year:1992

"Fools Lullaby" is a song recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler for her ninth studio album, Angel Heart (1992). It was released by Hansa Records as the lead single from the album, written by Tyler's at-the-time producer, Dieter Bohlen. The single was most successful in Norway where it peaked at number six. The lyrics depict Tyler asking her ex-lover to rekindle their relationship.

Critical reception

Charlotte Dillon from AllMusic highlighted "Fools Lullaby" as a "top-notch track" in a review of Tyler's album Angel Heart.[1]

Chart performance

"Fools Lullaby" gave Tyler her eighth top ten hit in Norway.[2] The song debuted on the Norwegian Singles Chart at number eight, rising to its peak at number six in the following week, and spent a total of five weeks on the chart.

In Austria, "Fools Lullaby" debuted at number 27, peaking at number 17 and spent a total of twelve weeks on the chart.

Live performances

Tyler performed "Fools Lullaby" on Norwegian game show Casino in 1992.TVNorge In the same year, she also performed the song on the German TV program Peter's Pop Show.ZDF . On 31 December 1992, Tyler performed "Fools Lullaby" on the French TV show Le monde est à vous.France 2.

Format and track listing

  1. "Fools Lullaby" (Radio Mix) — 3:48
  2. "Fools Lullaby" (Sweet Lullaby Mix) — 5:30
  3. "Race to the Fire" (Radio Mix) — 3:53
  4. "Race to the Fire" (Race Mix) — 5:26
  1. "Fools Lullaby" (Radio Mix) — 3:52
  2. "Race to the Fire" (Radio Mix) — 3:53

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1992)Peak
position
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[5] 96
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[6] 36
Germany Airplay (Bundesverband Musikindustrie)[7] 20
Norway Høst (VG-lista)[8] 16

Year–end charts

Chart (1992)Position
Austria (Killersoft)[9] 110
Austria (Killersoft)[10] 141

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bonnie Tyler – Angel Heart Album Review . . Dillon, Charlotte. 7 January 2015.
  2. Web site: Bonnie Tyler – norwegiancharts.com. VG-lista. 6 January 2015.
  3. Web site: Bonnie Tyler – Fools Lullaby (CD). Discogs. 6 January 2015.
  4. Web site: Bonnie Tyler – Fools Lullaby (Vinyl). Discogs. 6 January 2015.
  5. Web site: Eurocharts Hot 100 Singles. September 27, 2019.
  6. Book: Pennanen, Timo. Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021. 2021. Bonnie Tyler. 267. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. Helsinki. 11 July 2022. fi.
  7. Web site: Germany National Airplay . May 21, 2020.
  8. Web site: VG-lista - Topp 20 Single Høst 1992 . 6 January 2015 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402160818/http://lista.vg.no/liste/topp-20-single/1/dato/1992/periode/h%C3%B8st . 2 April 2015 . dead .
  9. Web site: Jahreshitparade Österreich 1992 . killersoft.at . 6 January 2015.
  10. Web site: Jahreshitparade Österreich 1993 . killersoft.at . 6 January 2015.

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