Mike Benning – Fools

Associated artists/bands: Mike Benning
“Mike Benning – Fools” is a known cover version of the famous Depeche Mode song. However, detailed information about this specific version is currently limited.
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"Mike Benning – Fools" is available on following Depeche Mode compilations and/or tributes

Jan. 1st, 1995

Digital only

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Michael M. Müller

Although I already owned all regular releases, I started "seriously" collecting Depeche Mode's releases from all over the world in the late 80s. But when the internet and espacially eBay came up, I wanted to specialise my collection, because with eBay it was not a question of "how to find a rarity?" anymore, but just a question of "who pays the most?". That was the start of my collection of Depeche Mode cover versions.

I really like it when artists create a completely new mood in a cover version. For me, the best covers are very often just unknown tracks on an artist's album, while many tribute compilations are just "sound-a-likes" without own creativity.
Picture of Michael M. Müller

Michael M. Müller

Although I already owned all regular releases, I started "seriously" collecting Depeche Mode's releases from all over the world in the late 80s. But when the internet and espacially eBay came up, I wanted to specialise my collection, because with eBay it was not a question of "how to find a rarity?" anymore, but just a question of "who pays the most?". That was the start of my collection of Depeche Mode cover versions.

I really like it when artists create a completely new mood in a cover version. For me, the best covers are very often just unknown tracks on an artist's album, while many tribute compilations are just "sound-a-likes" without own creativity.

More info about Depeche Mode's original "Fools"

Depeche Mode - Fools

Released on: Love In Itself

Release year: 1983

Track type: B-Side

Lyrics of "Fools"

Don’t know the reason why I
Think I’ve been here before
This place seems so familiar
But then I can’t be sure
Here comes that time again when
You’ll walk right out the door
Don’t tell me secrets anymore

And fools don’t run away
You’ll be followed another day
And all the chances that fall your way
Are in the fire on your dying day

So call me now and tell me that you’re home

Can’t see the sense in crying
There’s too many tears to fall
My thoughts are multiplying
So I’ll try to save them all

And fools don’t run away
You’ll be followed another day
And all the chances that fall your way
Are in the fire on your dying day)

So call me now and tell me that you’re home

And fools don’t run away
You’ll be followed another day
And all the chances that fall your way
Are in the fire on your dying day

And fools don’t run away