Hearing Peggy Lee’s Fever in the lobby of a trendy NYC hotel, was the inspiration for this tune and its arrangement. I sat down with pen and paper and in the next few minutes, Foolin’ was born. It was, by far, the easiest song I’ve ever written. Foolin’ is pretty straightforward, lyrically. Deceit can be transparent if you allow yourself to notice.
The musicians hired for the live sessions all had jazz backgrounds. Though they were given a demo version of the song, their instincts for the genre took over once in the studio. After the first take, Frank Verderosa (producer) came in the booth and said “John, they’re really playing around you. Is that ok?”
Although I had written a pop song with a jazz feel, they gave it more of a legitimate sound and I loved it.
Who Do You Think You’re Foolin’ - Buy now!
Written by John Anthony
Copyright 2002 Envision Entertainment
Somethin’ behind that pretty face
Somethin’ in those big blue eyes
Well I know you’re hiding somethin’,
So don’t insult me with these lies
Don’t you think I know you by now
And figured you out somehow
How did I know and when did it show
Hey lady, who do think you’re foolin’
Hey lady, who do think you’re foolin’
Please don’t say
I don’t know what I’m talkin’ about
‘Cause it’s written where I’m lookin’
Don’t embarrass yourself
