These Foolish Things Lyrics
Rod Stewart
Lyrics
A cigarette that bears a lipsticks traces
An airline ticket to romantic places
And still my heart has wings
These foolish things remind me of you
A tinkling piano in the next apartment
Those stumbling words that told you what my heart meant
A fairgrounds painted swing
These foolish things remind me of you
You came, you saw and you conquered me
When you did that to me, I knew somehow this had to be
The winds of March that make my heart a dancer
A telephone that rings, but who's to answer
Or how the ghost of you clings
These foolish things remind me of you
The scent of smoldering leaves
The vail of steamers
Two lovers on their street
Who walk like dreamers
Or how the ghost of you clings
These foolish things remind me of you
How strange, how sweet, to find you still
These things are dear to me, they seem to bring you so near to me
The sigh of midnight trains in empty stations,
Silk stockings thrown aside, dance invitations
Or how the ghost of you clings
These foolish things remind me of you
Song & Lyrics Facts
"These Foolish Things" is a popular song written in 1936 by Jack Strachey with lyrics by Holt Marvell. The song was first recorded by Jack Hylton and His Orchestra on December 8, 1936, and later became a jazz standard covered by many artists over the years.
Rod Stewart released his version of the classic track as part of his 1975 album Atlantic Crossing. The album features backing band Faces, which consists of Ronnie Wood (guitar), Ian McLagan (keyboards), Kenny Jones (drums), Tetsu Yamauchi (bass) and Ronnie Lane (vocals). Atlantic Crossing was produced by Tom Dowd and featured a mix of rock, folk, and soul music. The genre for "These Foolish Things" is soft rock. The lyrics tell the story of how memories of past love linger even when one is trying to move on. Rod Stewart's version of the song has become widely recognized and beloved since its release in 1975. It remains a fan favorite today and continues to be covered by various artists worldwide.