DEE DEE WARWICK - FOOLISH FOOL. RECORD LABEL: MERCURY 72880. YEAR 1969. WRIITEN BY ED TOWNSEND & ARRANGED BY RENE HALL. CLIP IS FROM THE HY-LIT SHOW 1969.
On the Dee Dee's official site you can listen to all her music, video, interview, blog etc. In order not to spoil Dionne's image as a "superstar" and "style icon" because of her non-standard openly gay younger sister, Dee Dee Warwick was placed under an information blockade. After reading her interview and analyzing other sources, Dee Dee's music was not put on the radio, there was no advertising and promotion. Nothing! Moreover, her new recordings were not released anymore and we will only hear these songs in 2014 !!! For example, Down So Low, Can't It Wait Until Tomorrow, In The Land Of Make Believe, Locked In Your Love, Make It With You, Now That There's You, Only The One You Love etc. Dionne, her fame and big money, became the wrong benchmark in the careers of Dee Dee, Cissy and Whitney. Where would Dionne be without Burt Bacharach and Hal David??? The situation with Alfie. Dee Dee recorded this song in 1966 in the UK with a 40-piece orchestra and full choir. But her recording was not released until Dionne recorded the song. (1,5 years!!!) Dee Dee was a straightforward, deep, sensual artist. She could tell that this song is shit like it was with the Foolish Fool (Grammy nominee, lol). Dee Dee was a homebody, closed person. But Dee Dee Warwick's music is very modern. She was well ahead of her time. Not a single witness of Dee Dee's "drug addiction", she had diabetes, she had syringes for insulin, someone could draw the wrong conclusions. Dee Dee knew that she was talented, but she never turned up her nose and walked on the ground. Dee Dee and her music are love, soul, pain, passion, joy, jealousy. She knew how to sing feelings! Pooky's song is dedicated to her deceased brother Pookie. Dee Dee was diamond, experimenter, innovator !!! Thanks Dee Dee))) Sing Dee Dee)))
Dee Dee can sing just like her sister Dionne and Aunt Cissy!! Extremely talented family. When I see them sing, I see where Whitney got it from!!! They are masters at voice control and know what they are doing. You can tell that they has serious voice training and couching outside of their God given gifts!
She will get more views for her videos after what has been revealed in the "Whitney" documentary... In Whitney's words: "Dee Dee ain't famous but she can sing!" (from her Classic Whitney concert in Washington DC, 1997)
This was my ....Jam back in the day!! I remember Joe and I....(my boyfriend at the time)....slow dancing to this song at one of the 50 cent/ red- light basement parties....we used to go to. Aww.....those were the days 😔🍃
Yes she was right. DeeDee should have been given more recognition she by far is the most talented. Of Dionne and even Cissy. I remember Whitney saying Dee Dee could “sang” for sure. DeeDee Rest In Peace. You passed at too young of an age.
She hated the song and didn't want to sung it,she actually walked away from the session but right into Aunty Cissy who sent her back ' go and sing that song girl, this is the music that burst her out, it was very popular in jamaica.
She was just as talented. Had more heart and soul. But she didnt quite have the charisma dionne had. Just my opinion. Its what makes stars stand out from just someone who can really sing.
Yes, but better. Cissy’s was always too wobbly and sometimes ungainly and ugly. Dee Dee sounds like a more polished Cissy…and perhaps a more marketable sound, although she as an artist was determined to be not very marketable because of her sexuality and her drug habit.
On this day in 1969 {May 17th} Dee Dee Warwick performed "Foolish Fool" on the ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'... The week before it was at position #57 on Billboard's Top 100 chart, and that was it's peak position on the chart, and it was also it's eighth and final week on the Top 100... Between 1965 and 1971 the Newark, New Jersey native had seven records on the Top 100 chart, her biggest hit was "I Want To Be With You", it reached #41 in 1966... Dee Dee Warrick, born Delia Juanita Warrick, passed away at the age of 66 on October 18th, 2008... May she R.I.P.
"Fun fact" Ms Dee Dee Warwick hated this song. However it turned out to be one of her most successful hits landing itself into the top 20 US charts in 1969. It also earned her, her first grammy nomination.
Watching the Whitney movie brought me here. I've heard of Dee Dee Warwick but mostly as Dionne's sister. Crazy the molestation accusations against her. Since she's not here to defend herself I reserve the right to not speak alot on it, but just to know that molestation was so prevalent in the black community and yet taboo to speak up. If true, could speak to the Houston children's torment. Sad.
Dee Dee Warwick's version of "Foolish Fool "is an extraordinary soulful recording....it's a mystery to me that it didn't become a #1 chart buster ...I bought the 45 rpm when it was first released and kept the vinyl in mint condition .
"Her version?" The only other one, and in fact the first & only recording that II FOOLISHLY 😜 thought existed was the 1st track on Chaka Khan's album, from 2007 I think, thatI remember won the Grammy for Best R&B Album.. So I assumed it was a Chaka original till this came up randomly on my TH-cam feed lol. So if Dee Dee's wasn't the original, whose was it? Google and TH-cam aren't helping me at all. Can't believe there isn't any more easily available info out there for such a great classic song when there is a Wikipedia article about the most useless drivel one could think of.
mrob75 yes, which is upsetting because Dee Dee had such an amazing voice. personally i think they could’ve easily overlooked her sexuality since her songs were about “men” and she was a private person anyhow, but with any fame that comes ones’ way the public has to know EVERY little thing. it was also said she had a drug addiction problem which was also her downfall. sad that drugs spread throughout that family but it was the trend back in the 70s-80s. and you’re very welcome Rob☺️
She alright pretty powerful. However, in my opinion, Ms.Dionne will whip her ass vocally in a heartbeat and for so many reasons that it would take too long to list!!!
@Ann Clarke dionne is NOT a lesser singer. Those bacharach and hal classics are not hard to sing for no reason. You've been deceived because of those light ballads she is famous for. Listen to her all is fair in love 1976. Or battle hymn from the 80s. She can sing her butt off too. She just doesn't project with power very often. Its just her style.
Who wrote THIS?!!? Fiyah.....come through and stunt on us 1960's jam But Dee Dee Warwick? Who THIS?!? I aint even know...but I KNOW now!! Bout to raid her vault.
Despite what may or may not have happened with Gary and Whitney, I remain a fan of Dee Dee's immense vocal talent. "Foolish Fool" is a classic for the ages.
MY FAVORITE ARTIST ON THE PLANET! I mourned her like she was family. i was oh so young and just didn't understand how someone with such a beautiful voice could pass.
Dee Dee enjoys the beats of songs more than Dionne. Again she seemed more emotional than Dionne. Though Dionne gas a great voice but lot of times it's like was forced to sing the songs
thanks so much I'm at lost for words I love Dee Dee so underrated no wonder Whitney was so good with these people in her life she the best musical school money could buy for free with these influences Cissy,Dionne,and miss Dee Dee
Glad my mother kept us girls by her side at all times. We were not allowed stay with anyone in the family overnight and when Mother left the house for any reason the girls were with her. That is the way we were raised. Mother came from a large family and understood all personality types. Thank you Jesus for good parenting!
🗣That voice!! She belt n this song out in the tradition of some of the geat black female SOUL SINGERS of the past such as Aretha Franklin and Etta James. 🗣Get it Dee Dee nd RIP!! 🗣👤♊️
My daughter said when she was younger I was divorced from her daddy and her Russell; when they started dating again. Everything was fine until the new wives saw her gorgeous mother and they were insecurely jealous they knew what time it was.
Beautiful song, a also great version (in my opinion is sublimes version of this song. If you like soul and reggae than give it a listen. Have a great day!
@Siren Thelxiope Agree. Although Dee Dee sound good, Ms. Dionne will sing her sister under a damn table with power and without using her power. Please!!!
Listen to Dionne sing "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" and a few others from her album "Soulful" (1969). She sings with some POWER. Also, she's being backed by the Blossoms and you can distinctly hear Darlene Love on "I'm begging you please, I'M BEGGING YOU PLEASE, I need your love, I NEED YOUR LOVE." That was my favorite album of Dionne Warwick's EVER.
I can't believe people would write comments and contribute to slandering this artist because of what they heard or somebody told them they hear. Rest on Dee Dee. Thanks for sharing
When singer’s could sing no gimmicks just a amazing voice
Thank you! Saw her sing this when she headlined at The Apollo! This is my favorite of her songs! I wore the 45 out!
I have always thought that Dee Dee Warwick had such a great voice and should have been more of a commercial success. What a talented family!!!
On the Dee Dee's official site you can listen to all her music, video, interview, blog etc.
In order not to spoil Dionne's image as a "superstar" and "style icon" because of her non-standard openly gay younger sister, Dee Dee Warwick was placed under an information blockade. After reading her interview and analyzing other sources, Dee Dee's music was not put on the radio, there was no advertising and promotion. Nothing! Moreover, her new recordings were not released anymore and we will only hear these songs in 2014 !!!
For example, Down So Low, Can't It Wait Until Tomorrow, In The Land Of Make Believe, Locked In Your Love, Make It With You, Now That There's You, Only The One You Love etc.
Dionne, her fame and big money, became the wrong benchmark in the careers of Dee Dee, Cissy and Whitney. Where would Dionne be without Burt Bacharach and Hal David???
The situation with Alfie. Dee Dee recorded this song in 1966 in the UK with a 40-piece orchestra and full choir. But her recording was not released until Dionne recorded the song. (1,5 years!!!)
Dee Dee was a straightforward, deep, sensual artist. She could tell that this song is shit like it was with the Foolish Fool (Grammy nominee, lol). Dee Dee was a homebody, closed person.
But Dee Dee Warwick's music is very modern. She was well ahead of her time.
Not a single witness of Dee Dee's "drug addiction", she had diabetes, she had syringes for insulin, someone could draw the wrong conclusions.
Dee Dee knew that she was talented, but she never turned up her nose and walked on the ground.
Dee Dee and her music are love, soul, pain, passion, joy, jealousy. She knew how to sing feelings! Pooky's song is dedicated to her deceased brother Pookie.
Dee Dee was diamond, experimenter, innovator !!! Thanks Dee Dee))) Sing Dee Dee)))
The drummer is sick on this song! Dee Dee just flat foot rips the song to shreds. Gone are the days!
Bernard Purdie
His finest moment.....I wonder what he had for his breakfast that morning?!?
Drummer is nasty
If there was any question what vocal control and perfection sounded like, this ones a major example.
She’s a child rapist! Molested Whitney Houston and her brother.
Yes
One family: Dee Dee Warwick, Dionne Warwick, Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston, Leontyne Price.
Dee Dee can sing just like her sister Dionne and Aunt Cissy!! Extremely talented family. When I see them sing, I see where Whitney got it from!!! They are masters at voice control and know what they are doing. You can tell that they has serious voice training and couching outside of their God given gifts!
And let’s not forget Leontyne Price. Serious vocal genes in that family.
Ich finde, sie hat den größeren Druck in der Stimme.
Rest in Peace Dee Dee as you sing with ,the Angels because your voice is still popping down here love you great lady of song
Let’s also not forget Dee Dee raped Whitney as a child 🤓☝️
Source and hearsay.@@erickamccarroll9574
National Rhythm & Blues Hall Of Fame 2022 Nominees: Dee Dee Warwick - vote for Dee Dee, she is now in 4th place!
Mr. Bernard Purdie on drums... smokin'.
Jennifer Hudson should remake this song. She and Dee Dee have similar sounds and skills; strong, bold and demanding tones.
This song has been with me ever and still love it , she sang 😊
She will get more views for her videos after what has been revealed in the "Whitney" documentary... In Whitney's words: "Dee Dee ain't famous but she can sing!" (from her Classic Whitney concert in Washington DC, 1997)
This was my ....Jam back in the day!!
I remember Joe and I....(my boyfriend at the time)....slow dancing to this song at one of the 50 cent/ red- light basement parties....we used to go to.
Aww.....those were the days
😔🍃
Dee Dee Warwick is without question one of the greatest soul singers of all time! What a voice she had and still is sorely missed today!
Yeah she also sexually molested her neice Whitney & nephew Gary Houston-as whitney stated in a interview-
She’s a child rapist! Molested Whitney Houston and her brother.
I love Dee Dee and I also love Dionne but for very different reasons. Both great singers!
Dionne once described her baby sister as " 'the' singer in this family" and I believe she was right!
@@tsangelicaallen3180 Do you have proof of that?
@@daniellondono6688 I do
@@daniellondono6688 No 'cos it's nasty cruel bullshiit.
@@daniellondono6688 lol she definitely said that. Cissy also thought she was the one that was supposed to make it.
Yes she was right. DeeDee should have been given more recognition she by far is the most talented. Of Dionne and even Cissy. I remember Whitney saying Dee Dee could “sang” for sure. DeeDee Rest In Peace. You passed at too young of an age.
THIS is soul music.
One of the best soul song ever !
Wow, memories!!! I love this song 👍
She hated the song and didn't want to sung it,she actually walked away from the session but right into Aunty Cissy who sent her back ' go and sing that song girl, this is the music that burst her out, it was very popular in jamaica.
She was just as talented. Had more heart and soul. But she didnt quite have the charisma dionne had. Just my opinion. Its what makes stars stand out from just someone who can really sing.
RIGHT Ms. Dionne Charisma and can sing her ass off too.
I don't need Dionne's "charisma", I need Dee Dee's voice!
Vocal greatness.When singers really put their heart and soul into the delivery of a song.A true soul music icon.👍🎧🎤🌹💝🌍🎷🎺🎼💋
i think she sound like her aunt cissy
Yep. She does!! Hauntingly so!! That's funny and that Whitney sound similar to Ms. Dionne
Yes, but better. Cissy’s was always too wobbly and sometimes ungainly and ugly. Dee Dee sounds like a more polished Cissy…and perhaps a more marketable sound, although she as an artist was determined to be not very marketable because of her sexuality and her drug habit.
On this day in 1969 {May 17th} Dee Dee Warwick performed "Foolish Fool" on the ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'...
The week before it was at position #57 on Billboard's Top 100 chart, and that was it's peak position on the chart, and it was also it's eighth and final week on the Top 100...
Between 1965 and 1971 the Newark, New Jersey native had seven records on the Top 100 chart, her biggest hit was "I Want To Be With You", it reached #41 in 1966...
Dee Dee Warrick, born Delia Juanita Warrick, passed away at the age of 66 on October 18th, 2008...
May she R.I.P.
She sounds like Cissy Houston! Whitney had some amazing singing relatives to learn from.
Intense soul music, bought it mighty quick..
"Fun fact" Ms Dee Dee Warwick hated this song. However it turned out to be one of her most successful hits landing itself into the top 20 US charts in 1969. It also earned her, her first grammy nomination.
I love how she comes down off of the high note then drops back down without effort...and kept the same mouth position...wonderful
That's because she's lip synching
Watching the Whitney movie brought me here. I've heard of Dee Dee Warwick but mostly as Dionne's sister. Crazy the molestation accusations against her. Since she's not here to defend herself I reserve the right to not speak alot on it, but just to know that molestation was so prevalent in the black community and yet taboo to speak up. If true, could speak to the Houston children's torment. Sad.
Great footage of a truly great Soul singer. Thank you Venus.
I remembered this song, I used 2 sing this song all the time
Dee Dee Warwick's version of "Foolish Fool "is an extraordinary soulful recording....it's a mystery to me that it didn't become a #1 chart buster ...I bought the 45 rpm when it was first released and kept the vinyl in mint condition .
"Her version?" The only other one, and in fact the first & only recording that II FOOLISHLY 😜 thought existed was the 1st track on Chaka Khan's album, from 2007 I think, thatI remember won the Grammy for Best R&B Album.. So I assumed it was a Chaka original till this came up randomly on my TH-cam feed lol. So if Dee Dee's wasn't the original, whose was it? Google and TH-cam aren't helping me at all. Can't believe there isn't any more easily available info out there for such a great classic song when there is a Wikipedia article about the most useless drivel one could think of.
@uknow who please let us know the answer...
mrob75 she was openly lesbian
@@jamyra4202 so tired of society labeling other people...then that is why she was turned away by the music industry...What a shame. Thanks, Myra.
mrob75 yes, which is upsetting because Dee Dee had such an amazing voice. personally i think they could’ve easily overlooked her sexuality since her songs were about “men” and she was a private person anyhow, but with any fame that comes ones’ way the public has to know EVERY little thing. it was also said she had a drug addiction problem which was also her downfall. sad that drugs spread throughout that family but it was the trend back in the 70s-80s. and you’re very welcome Rob☺️
what a great voice, so much better than Dionne....I can hear Whitney in these powerful vocals...
I hear Cissy.
She alright pretty powerful. However, in my opinion, Ms.Dionne will whip her ass vocally in a heartbeat and for so many reasons that it would take too long to list!!!
@Ann Clarke I think u need to relax, lol. I have my opinion and you have yours and Ms. Dionne has hers. We all do.
@Ann Clarke dionne is NOT a lesser singer. Those bacharach and hal classics are not hard to sing for no reason. You've been deceived because of those light ballads she is famous for. Listen to her all is fair in love 1976. Or battle hymn from the 80s. She can sing her butt off too. She just doesn't project with power very often. Its just her style.
Who wrote THIS?!!?
Fiyah.....come through and stunt on us 1960's jam
But Dee Dee Warwick? Who THIS?!? I aint even know...but I KNOW now!!
Bout to raid her vault.
Despite what may or may not have happened with Gary and Whitney, I remain a fan of Dee Dee's immense vocal talent. "Foolish Fool" is a classic for the ages.
MY FAVORITE ARTIST ON THE PLANET! I mourned her like she was family. i was oh so young and just didn't understand how someone with such a beautiful voice could pass.
That's how I felt about Whitney passing. Whitney is my Angel 💜
Great talent, deserved more accolades than received!!!
Its amazing song!!!! ♥️♥️
Outstanding
I love that song
I google and found it
Sounds like Zeppelin backed her vocals. Monster rhythm section. Bonzo anyone?
Sublime brought me here. I had no idea this was a cover. Another case of great artists covering great artists
Dee Dee enjoys the beats of songs more than Dionne. Again she seemed more emotional than Dionne. Though Dionne gas a great voice but lot of times it's like was forced to sing the songs
LOVE IT!! DEE DEE was a singer's singer
Indeed SHE was 🙌
thanks so much I'm at lost for words I love Dee Dee so underrated no wonder Whitney was so good with these people in her life she the best musical school money could buy for free with these influences Cissy,Dionne,and miss Dee Dee
Don't forget Aretha !
That's Bernard Purdie on drums (The Revolution Will Not Be Televised) and the guitar soloist sounds a lot like the late, great Eric Gale.
Dee Dee Warwick could sing!❤
Saaaaang b"*©®®h!
Glad my mother kept us girls by her side at all times. We were not allowed stay with anyone in the family overnight and when Mother
left the house for any reason the girls were with her.
That is the way we were raised.
Mother came from a large family and understood all personality types. Thank you Jesus for good parenting!
Yes Lord, PREACH. Had the same kind of mother.
For a minute you sound like the Jackson's !!! Lol!
As i always taught my girls - No, you have your own beds to sleep in
What about the boys? You didn't have any brothers? Did she just leave them by the wayside???
Delia J.Warrick (Warwick) the answer
Another HUGE thanks to you, Venus! Didn't know these videos even existed; haven't seen this since we shot it!!!
What a great sound
Thank you Venus Clare for this great footage of a truly great Soul singer!
Dionne and Whitney really look alike.
Happy Birthday, baby 💋💞😍😘🖖💕💘💖❣️
It.s truly sad that all these wonderful singers,who had such talent,and the gift of song,ended up the way they did.!!!🎹🎶🔊🎧🎤🎛🥁🎺📱🎙🎼🎼📻
I Hear alot of Cissy Houston in her Voice when she was Younger
Yes, I hear nothing but Cissy. Whitney sounded just like her mother too.
Dee dee always amazing she sang that song like she would beat that woman.down in the street and keep walking
Sublime brought me here, cool!
Por fin puedo verla cantar esta canción! Impresionante!
🗣That voice!!
She belt n this song out in the tradition of some of the geat black female SOUL SINGERS of the past
such as Aretha Franklin and Etta James.
🗣Get it Dee Dee nd RIP!!
🗣👤♊️
I love this song that's who I am
Oh my God I can hear a little bit of Whitney in her voice wow! ❤
And Cissy if you a familiar with Cissy’s early work
Wow thank you for sharing this. I have wished I could see her song this for a few years...since I discovered the song. ❤
My daughter said when she was younger I was divorced from her daddy and her Russell; when they started dating again. Everything was fine until the new wives saw her gorgeous mother and they were insecurely jealous they knew what time it was.
She's a great singer
Sublime’s cover of this is amazing too.
So Good!
Excellent song❤👍
I feel like Dee Dee had something masculine about her….
Sublime brought me here 🌞
Beautiful song, a also great version (in my opinion is sublimes version of this song. If you like soul and reggae than give it a listen. Have a great day!
This is the original.
Sing girl!
Amazing vocals. The lyrics are too hilarious.
She put some really serious feelings to those ominous lyrics. 🤔
Fantastic vocals.
Awesome!
amazing uploads once again !! XX
WOW
FANTASTIC! XX
Thankyou Clare :-) check your new gmail please...let me know what you think of those? xx
I must say if Dionne had her voice she'd be the full package.
Dionne had power too. Those light soft balads never really showcased her full vocal prowess. Look her up singing battle hymn .
@Siren Thelxiope Agree. Although Dee Dee sound good, Ms. Dionne will sing her sister under a damn table with power and without using her power. Please!!!
Listen to Dionne sing "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" and a few others from her album "Soulful" (1969).
She sings with some POWER. Also, she's being backed by the Blossoms and you can distinctly hear
Darlene Love on "I'm begging you please, I'M BEGGING YOU PLEASE, I need your love, I NEED YOUR LOVE."
That was my favorite album of Dionne Warwick's EVER.
She sounds so much like Cissy here.
I thought this was Chaka Khan song. Wow
Is that the broad Red Foxx always rips on, on Sanford and Sons?
Lol !!! No. That's Not Aunt Esther "Lawanda Page".
I can't believe people would write comments and contribute to slandering this artist because of what they heard or somebody told them they hear. Rest on Dee Dee. Thanks for sharing
I know I’m late about this news very sad to here that this happened to Whitney and her brother.
💕back in the days
I hear more similarities between Whitney and Dee Dee than any of her other family members.
Curtis was a power house
Sublime did it first
Love her voice!! She sounds similar to Cissy Houston to me.
Do you have anymore dee dee warwick videos? or know where to look for some with her by herself or her and dionne together?
This uploader has her singing 'when love slips away' I've watched it on a share from her so maybe she might get round to uploading that one?
i hope so & more, been looking for dee dee videos but not successful lol
Delia J. Warwick 1942- 2008
😂🤢
That’s cool that sublime redid this song
This STILL makes me cry! Beautiful
YUP ! SHE DID IT! I STRONGLY BELIEVE SHE MONSTER WHITNEY AND MICHAEL AS HE AND THE ASSISTANT SAID. YUP! SHE DID THAT.
Do u mean Gary? Lies regardless.
Un prolongado nudo en la garganta 🥺
Whitney was 6 years old when Dee Dee did this video and apparently it began to happen one year later, from 7-9 years of age.
Heaven Here I Come
Спи спокойно,моя королева 💪
💔.👍!
She couldn’t sing
Oh well that's your opinion she did a great job on when love slips away
Good song