''You Were Only Fooling'' is the nineteenth studio album by American singer

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, released in June 1965, by

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. This was his first project after leaving

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. It was produced by

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. The album was released on compact disc by

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on August 12, 2003, as a double album pairing it with Damone's album, '' Country Love Songs''.

Reception

The album was well received by critics at the time of its release. ''Billboard'' Magazine stated that Damone "is in fine voice" and called the album "the most commercial LP of his career". ''

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'' called it "List of Veteran favorites" stating "When it comes to smooth, easy vocalizing and a warm, honest handling of a tender balled" ''

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'' stated that The rest of the kit such clicks as "It's Not Unusual," "I'll Never Find Another You," "For Mama" is superb!" ''

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'' said it "showcases Damone in a neat songalog, consisting mostly of recent ballads". The ''

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'' stated that "He shows his versatility here by restyling the old timer, "Careless Hands." One of the best arrangements is "And Roses and Roses," on which "Da Moan" does extra well." ''

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'' called the album "Pleasant enough set from the strangely-underrated talent, and stated that Damone has a highly professional gloss to his work, and Erine Freeman's backing aggrehations help greatly."

Chart performance

The album debuted on ''

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'' magazine's Top LP's chart in the issue dated July 10, 1965, and remained on the chart for ten weeks, peaking at number 86. It debuted on the '' Cashbox'' albums chart in the issue dated July 17, 1965, and remained on the chart for a total of five weeks, peaking at number 91. and was not considered a success, either aesthectically or at the cashbox. The single, "

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", bubbled under ''

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chart, reaching number 127, and peaked at number 25 on the magazine's

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chart. "You Were Only Fooling" debuted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the issue dated April 17, 1965, eventually reaching number 30 during a ten-week stay on the chart. The song reached number eight on the magazine's Easy Listening chart., and number 28 on the Cashbox singles chart. The song marked his last of 40 hits on the Hot 100.

Track listing

Side one

Side two

Charts

; Singles

References

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