Fool for the City
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Fool for the City was the fifth album released by English
rock
band Foghat
, released in 1975. This was Foghat's first platinum album, and features their most famous song "Slow Ride
". The album cover photo was taken outside the band's office at 232 East 11th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues in New York City
.
When "Slow Ride" appears on compilation albums, it is typically featured as a four-minute radio edit version.
England
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rock
Rock music
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band Foghat
Foghat
Foghat are a British rock band that had their peak success in the mid- to late-1970s. Their style can be described as "blues-rock," or boogie-rock dominated by electric and electric slide guitar. The band has achieved five gold records...
, released in 1975. This was Foghat's first platinum album, and features their most famous song "Slow Ride
Slow Ride
"Slow Ride" is the title of a song composed by "Lonesome" Dave Peverett and recorded by the British rock band Foghat, appearing on their fifth album Fool for the City . This was Foghat's top single, peaking at number 20. It also appears on Foghat Live , which was their best selling album at over...
". The album cover photo was taken outside the band's office at 232 East 11th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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Track listing
- Side 1
- "Fool for the City" (Peverett) – 4:33
- "My Babe" (Hatfield/Medley) – 4:37
- "Slow RideSlow Ride"Slow Ride" is the title of a song composed by "Lonesome" Dave Peverett and recorded by the British rock band Foghat, appearing on their fifth album Fool for the City . This was Foghat's top single, peaking at number 20. It also appears on Foghat Live , which was their best selling album at over...
" (Peverett) – 8:11 (Album version)
- Side 2
- "Terraplane BluesTerraplane Blues"Terraplane Blues" is a blues song recorded in 1936 in San Antonio, Texas by bluesman Robert Johnson. "Terraplane Blues" was Johnson's first single and it became a moderate regional hit, selling 5,000 copies....
" (Robert Johnson) – 5:42 - "Save Your Loving (For Me)" (Price/Peverett) – 3:31
- "Drive Me Home" (Peverett) – 3:54
- "Take It or Leave It" (Jameson/Peverett) – 4:54
When "Slow Ride" appears on compilation albums, it is typically featured as a four-minute radio edit version.
Personnel
- Lonesome Dave PeverettDave PeverettDavid Peverett or Lonesome Dave was a British musician. He is best known as the original singer and rhythm guitarist of Foghat, which he founded following his tenure in Savoy Brown....
- lead vocals, guitar, heavy breathing - Rod "The Bottle" PriceRod PriceRod Price was an English guitarist who was best known for his work with the rock band Foghat...
- guitar, slide guitar, steel guitar, vocals - Roger EarlRoger EarlRoger Earl is the drummer of the band Foghat, famed for their relentless touring and strong live performances...
- drums, percussion - Nick JamesonNick JamesonNick Jameson is an American actor and voice actor, as well as a songwriter, composer, musician and producer. He has appeared in the television series The Critic, 24, Lost and, vocally, in Star Wars: Clone Wars as Palpatine , the radio adaption of Dark Empire, and several other productions of Star...
- bass guitar, keyboards, guitar, vocals, producer, engineer - Tony Loew - photography
- Tony Outeda - coordinator
Charts
Singles - Billboard (North America)Year | Single | Chart | Position |
---|---|---|---|
1975 | "Slow Ride Slow Ride "Slow Ride" is the title of a song composed by "Lonesome" Dave Peverett and recorded by the British rock band Foghat, appearing on their fifth album Fool for the City . This was Foghat's top single, peaking at number 20. It also appears on Foghat Live , which was their best selling album at over... " |
Pop Singles | 20 |
1976 | "Fool For The City" | Pop Singles | 45 |