Aretha Franklin - Chain of Fools (Official Lyric Video)

Chain, chain, chain! Watch the lyric video of Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" first released as a single in 1967 and then on album 'Lady Soul' (1968). "Chain of Fools" hit #1 on the U.S. R&B Chart and peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and went on win a GRAMMY for Best Female Vocal R&B Performance

Performers:

Lead Vocals: Aretha Franklin
Wurlitzer Piano: Spooner Oldham
Guitar: Jimmy Johnson, Joe South
Bass Guitar: Tommy Cogbill
Drums: Roger Hawkins
Backing Vocals: The Sweet Inspirations, Carolyn Franklin, Ellie Greenwhich, Aretha Franklin

Written By: Don Covay

Produced By: Jerry Wexler

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Lyrics:

Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain of fools

For five long years
I thought you were my man
But I found out
I'm just a link in your chain
Oh-wo-ah
You got me where you want me
I ain't nothing but your fool
You treated me mean
Oh, you treated me cruel

Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain of fools

Every chain
Has got a weak link
I might be weak, child
But I'll give you strength, yeah
You told me to leave you alone
My father said, "come on home"
My doctor said, "take it easy"
Oh, but your loving is much too strong

I'm added to your chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Your chain of fools

Oh, one of these mornings
The chain is gonna break
But up until then yeah
I'm gonna take all I can take, oh yeah

Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain)
Your chain of fools, oh

Chain, chain, chain
(Chain, chain, chain) Oh
Chain, chain, chain
Your chain of fools, oh yeah

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.”

Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

[nejatsalih]

Possibly the greatest female vocalist ever !
Unique and superbly sublime vocalist!
No wonder she is the most charted female singer. My words are not enough !

[shamanllama]

I'm 28. Was raised on Aretha. I'll never let soul die. ❤❤❤ God bless y'all.

[davepike]

That opening guitar line, still gives me the chills, even before Lady Aretha begins to sing!!! An incredible song when I was a kid, and today!

[richardpugliese]

She in my opinion, was probably one of the most gifted female artists in my lifetime !!! Gospel, & blues, soul . She had the vocal range and talent !!! R. I. P Aretha, you are not forgotten ❤

[petey]

Probably my favorite Aretha tune, of many favorites. That's REAL Soul Pop Funk R&B folks. The guitar is swampy grittiness from the drop, and the bass...the whole thing man. It's 2 and a half minutes of glory.

[bigdaddypiggy]

This is one of those songs that I’m happy existed during my time on this planet 🤷🏼‍♂️🖤🤤

[havocfilms]

RIP, Queen. May your music continue to ring in the minds of people around the world and inspire them to be greater than themselves.

[aliciafillinger]

She will forever be queen of soul 😊
What a gift . No other can be any better than
Aretha !

[michaelsorrentino-ypnb]

One of the "GREATEST" songs ever

[greenpen]

70 year old white boy from Baltimore…been loving the Queen of Soul for 60 years. Thanks Barry Gordy and others.

[WednesdaysDragon]

Not crazy about living in a world without Aretha...🌏

[GisèleRiedinger]

Absolument magnifique ❤
En 2024 toujours d'actualité ❤
J'adoreee ❤❤❤

[twinjuke]

This is not music... this is pure soul and heart.

[yankeeladee]

✨✨✨✨✨ 👸🏾 ✨✨✨✨✨
Her voice still gives me chills. Always will.🕊🌹🦋🌈🕯☮️💟

[justjen]

The QUEEN OF MOTOWN /SOUL....amazing beautiful woman!! Incredible God given talent!!! And man did she used it!!!!🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵

[octaviapearson]

IT'S not IF you're black or white or anyone else, this song is amazing. Aretha is forever perfect

[wakeuppeople]

Queen of Soul nothing else you can say..

[oscararias]

33 Mexican/American here, don’t let soul music die.

[VonBluesman]

When my sister and I were little kids this was a smash hit and if ever either one of us would mess up in life and do something we shouldn’t have, we would sing this song to each other, “ Chain chain chain, chain of fools.” LOL 😂 We are so blessed to have grown up in the 1960’s and 1970’s with some of the very best music that there has ever been, music that would bless you, move your soul, and speak to your heart. Happy Birthday to you in Heaven Aretha, The Truly One And Only Queen Of Soul.

[kitspics]

One of the best sung by the best…she’s incredible