"No Fool, No More" is a song by American female group En Vogue. It was written by Diane Warren and recorded for the soundtrack to the romantic drama film Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998), while production was helmed by Big Baby and Sugar Mike. The song was released as the album's lead single and reached the top 40 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and the New Zealand Singles Chart. "No Fool, No More" was later included on their 1998 hits compilation album Best of En Vogue.
| "No Fool, No More" | ||||
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| Single by En Vogue | ||||
| from the album Why Do Fools Fall in Love and Best of En Vogue | ||||
| Released | September 22, 1998 | |||
| Length | 4:42 | |||
| Label | East Wet | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Diane Warren | |||
| Producer(s) |
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 UK release | ||||
Critical reception
editLarry Flick of Billboard wrote, "The soundtrack to "Why Do Fools Fall In Love ?" spawns a potential smash in the form of this smooth slow jam. The members of En Vogue are at their harmonious best here—no surprise, right? Considering the lackluster tone of much of the group's last album, "EV3", it kinda is. The members have clearly rediscovered their groove, and their chemistry is now stronger than ever. Producers Big Baby and Sugar Mike dress the ladies in subtle retro-funk instrumentation, keeping the gimmicks to a bare minimum. One listen to this gorgeous recording is simply not enough. You have to go back and listen to it again and again and again."[1]
Commercial reception
editThe song became a minor pop and R&B hit in the US, UK, and New Zealand. The single peaked in the Top 40 on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs, Hot 100 at #57, and Top 40 on New Zealand Top Singles chart. In 1998, the award-winning group promoted the song by performing on several day time talk shows, including The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Tonight Show.[2]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Fool, No More" (Mick Guzauski Radio Version) | Diane Warren |
| 3:44 |
| 2. | "No Fool, No More" (Ben Arrindell Radio Version) | Warren |
| 4:03 |
| 3. | "Hold On" (Tuff Jam Remix) |
| 4:04 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Fool, No More" (Mick Guzauski Radio Version) | Warren |
| 3:44 |
| 2. | "No Fool, No More" (Ben Arrindell Radio Version) | Warren |
| 4:03 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Fool, No More" (Album Version) | Warren |
| 4:04 |
| 2. | "Get Contact" (performed by Missy Elliott & Busta Rhymes) |
| 3:30 |
Notes
- ^[a] denotes additional producer(s)
Personnel
editCredits adapted from the liner notes of Why Do Fools Fall in Love soundtrack.[3]
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Charts
edit| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] | 34 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 57 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 37 |
References
edit- ^ Flick, Larry (1998-08-22). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 16. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
- ^ En Vogue: "No Fool, No More" Live - YouTube
- ^ a b En Vogue - "No Fool, No More" (CD) at Discogs
- ^ "En Vogue – No Fool No More". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
- ^ "En Vogue Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
- ^ "En Vogue Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
External links
edit- En Vogue "No Fool, No More" Single at amazon
- En Vogue "No Fool, No More" - US Single at Discogs
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