James Ray - If You Gotta Make A Fool Of Somebody (Original Stereo)

[johntorrington]

He was so Willie John, right down to the overdose.

[jelwallf2]

Thanks! A hit here in Australia, too.

[larrynealwaxmuseum]

Believe me.This was a very big record here in OKC on our local top 40 radio station. One of my all time favorites to come out of the year 1961. Good Post.

Larry N. Boyington, aka Larry Neal, former curator of the Wax Museum on the big 1520 KOMA

[TheClam88]

released xmastime 1961

[vinylsingleman]

Should add that he did have a follow-up hit, "Itty Bitty Pieces".

[BlackMonk66]

The Beatles would have to have known the recording before 1964. Paul McCartney says that the Freddie and the Dreamers version was based on their's, and that came out in 1963.

[MysticSojourner]

Who could possibly love and appreciate this tune by James Ray, if not those of us who are hopelessly sentimental? Who could possibly impart so much information about the song and the artist, if not someone who really knows what he is talking about? Who could possibly preserve this classic oldie, if not someone who is willing to expend some thought and creative energy? Thank you again, Nocaro!

[KissMeQuk]

Interesting info on James Ray... Beautiful song... Thanks for sharing...