Songs about fools are not hard to find. They cover a wide range of topics, from cynicism to hilarity, and even some love songs are about fools. Here are 20 songs about fools that cover different emotional spectrums. Enjoy! Let’s start with “Ship of Fools,” by David Lee Roth.
David Lee Roth’s “Ship of Fools”
“Ship of Fools” is one of the most important Van Halen albums of all time. The title track is an upbeat and catchy number, with a rocking guitar riff. The theme is simple: everyone is a fool. Roth is tired of being hassled by authority figures.
Foghat’s “Slow Ride”
“Slow Ride” by Foghat is a classic example of boogie rock. The band has been around for years and has had five gold-selling albums and chart hits. However, in the 1980s, the group dissolved. Fortunately, a major American event re-united the band in 1991. The band is currently comprised of Bryan Bassett on lead guitar and Scott Holt on lead vocals. The band is also made up of former members of the Pat Travers Band, including drummer Rod O’Quinn.
Slow Ride is a driving anthem from Foghat’s fifth studio album. Slow Ride begins slowly with a steady drum beat and an initial guitar riff. Then, the band’s hypnotic vocals and riffs gradually work their way into the listener’s subconscious.
Van Halen’s “Women and Children First”
The song “Women and Children First” was released by Van Halen on March 26, 1980. The band had signed with Warner Bros. Records, and this was their first release under the label. The single received critical acclaim and was the band’s first number one single.
It was recorded in five days, with the first day and a half spent recording and logging the appropriate sound from each instrument. The mixdown was quick, and overdubs were handled within a few hours. The bulk of the material was written while on tour with the band. The vocalist Edward had a seed of a song for the album, and the group arranged the music with the help of producer Dave Roth.
This album is full of Van Halen’s trademark style. The band’s third studio album is filled with soaring riffs and driving rhythms. The songs on “Women and Children First” capture the band’s intensity. It is an excellent choice for fans of classic rock.
Compared to its predecessor, Women and Children First had similar success, reaching number six on the Billboard Top 200. The album was also the band’s first top-20 album in the UK. It was hailed as the best album of the band’s career. It has been certified 3x Platinum in the United States.
The album received critical acclaim and became a staple of the band’s 1984 tour. The song, “Everybody Wants Some!!,” was a hit single during the band’s 1984 tour and David Lee Roth even continued playing it after the band split. It is still one of the most popular songs from their concerts and was an important part of their repertoire.
