Fools Lullaby
1992 single by Bonnie Tyler
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"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.
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| Single by Bonnie Tyler | ||||
| from the album Angel Heart | ||||
| Released | September 1992[1] | |||
| Genre | Soft rock | |||
| Length | 3:52 | |||
| Label | Hansa | |||
| Songwriter | Dieter Bohlen | |||
| Producer | Dieter Bohlen | |||
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| "Fools Lullaby" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
Charlotte Dillon from AllMusic highlighted "Fools Lullaby" as a "top-notch track" in a review of Tyler's album Angel Heart.[2]
Chart performance
"Fools Lullaby" gave Tyler her eighth top ten hit in Norway.[3] 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.[4]
In Austria, "Fools Lullaby" debuted at number 27, peaking at number 17 and spent a total of twelve weeks on the chart.[1]
Live performances
Tyler performed "Fools Lullaby" on various European television shows, including Casino, Peter's Pop Show and Le monde est à vous.
Format and track listing
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[1] | 17 |
| European Hot 100 Singles (Music & Media)[7] | 96 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[8] | 36 |
| Germany (GfK)[9] | 29 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[4] | 6 |