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"Kissing a Fool" is a song written and performed by English singer and songwriter George Michael, released on 21 November 1988 by Columbia Records and Epic Records as the seventh and final single from his debut studio album, Faith (1987). It was the least successful single from the album, reaching number 18 on the UK singles chart and becoming the first single in five not to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. However, it reached number one on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart and became a number 5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, being regarded critically as one of his most vulnerable recordings and one of his best ballads. In 2021, BBC Radio 2 listeners voted "Kissing a Fool" as number 15 in their top 40 George Michael songs.

Production
Writing In an interview published in the December 1987 issue of International Musician and Recording World magazine, Michael remembers writing "Kissing a Fool" en route to Japan for Wham!'s 1984 tour (referring to the Big Tour) in early 1985. However, much like other songs Michael was writing at the time, it couldn't be used for Wham! due to certain restrictions in the duo's image; a solo album would be the best chance to use it (which, in that case, turned out to be the Faith album more than two years later). Michael elaborated on the writing of "Kissing a Fool": Recording The recording sessions for "Kissing a Fool" took place at Sarm West Studio 2 in Notting Hill, London. According to Michael, the vocals were recorded a cappella in one take. ==Composition==
Composition
A ballad with minimal instrumentation and a jazz feel, "Kissing a Fool" features arrangement by English film composer John Altman. Aside from Michael's vocals, the song employs piano, guitar, bass, drums and a brass section. It is composed in the key of E♭ major, and Michael's vocal range spans B♭3 to B♭5. ==Track listings==
Personnel
Personnel taken from Faith liner notes. • George Michael – vocals, bass • Hugh Burns – guitar • Lee Fothergill – guitar • Chris Cameron – piano • Ian Thomas – drums • John Altman – saxophone • Mark Chandler – trumpet • Malcolm Griffiths – trombone • Steve Sidwell – trumpet • Paul Spong – trumpet • Jamie Talbot – alto saxophone • Rick Taylor – trombone • Steve Waterman – trumpet ==Charts==
Charts
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