Joe Barry - I'm A Fool To Care

Joe Barry's 1960 recording on the JIN label. Joe was one of many singers coming out of Louisiana. His style influenced many of the musicians in San Antonio and Texas.

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Music

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• Oldies
• low
• rider
• classic
• westside
• sound
• slow
• dance
• Joe
• Barry

[pinchold]

nobody in the world can sing this number better than Joe and I do love Fats.

[jonathanvito]

Great song with many memories.

[dog1701]

Take a listen to Mina's version of this tune--or Ringo Starr's. Personally, I like Jim Reeves' version the best. This song was written by Country singer Ted Daffan, who also wrote Born to Lose, which became a gigantic hit for Ray Charles.

[pgh45rpms]

I read somewhere that Joe's record was produced by Huey P. Meaux.

[twinPaula12]

I do not feel there is much difference in Joe's and Fats' version of this wonderful classic. When I listen to Joe's other songs he doesn't particularly sound like Fats on those.Some songs, such as this one, almost sell themselves - they are so good. I feel that Fats' voice on this song is richer than Joe's (altho I do like Joe's music) and perhaps because I've heard Fats sing this in person I get a different take on it. I have favorites of some artists who do a same song on my list. - Paula

[lovemycat51]

Joe was one of the best singers in the 1960's!

[lajefa713]

immaa fooL 4 yuhh

'oldies r 4evaa'

[markllano1951]

I had the pleasure of playing bass guitar behind Joe at many South Louisiana jiggs. Miss the old boy.  Rest in Peace! Joe

Mark Stevens

[nomiclas]

this is sooooo good,it rivals "Fat"s" version

[bkf101beeky]

Good song! Do you have a copy of "California Bound" by Joe Barry? I would so love to see that one appear here. I've been searching for it for a very long time!

[pappyvanwinkle1]

One of my all time favs, could listen to this on repeat all day long



[Labaron26]

Does a good job sounding like Fats Domino......