This song was written by Steve Marriott and Jerry Shirley in New York over the course of one weekend, after being told by Aerosmith manager David Krebs that he would get them another record deal if they managed to come up with a hit single. Krebs liked it and Humble Pie were signed to Atco.
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Paul from Wilton, Ct'Fool For A Pretty Face' (Hurt By Love) Released in 1980
The opening riffs followed the theme of 'Good Lovin Gone Bad' (Bad Company)
In my opinion, it was the best 'studio single' ever released by Humble Pie.
Paul from Wilton, Ct'Fool For A Pretty Face' (Hurt By Love)
This was a decent rock song, that sounded like it was a Bad Company song.
Steve Marriot and Jerry Shirley (drummer) had worked on this song in late-1979 in preparation for Humble Pie's comeback after a 4-year hiatus.
Though the beat of the song is very good, Steve's voice was not a crisp as it was back in his prime years (1969 thru 1974). He wailed and whined some through this song.
The song was good enough to reach #52 on the U.S. Billboard Charts, and it did get some decent airplay in mid-1980.
The song was released on the 'On To Victory' album, which reached #60 in 1980.
A tough road for Humble Pie in 1980, as they were usually the warm-up act for the 3-Band billings. In 1980 and 1981, the band usually got only $2500 per gig at this time. A far cry for a British Rock Band that was one of the Top 10 'touring' Hard Rock Bands between 1970 and 1974.
C. from Norfolk, VaHere's the lyrics as I hear them: "Well you tell me you want me You say that you really care Don’t you tell me no lie, cause when you leave me, honey You gonna have a cross to bear Cause there’s two kinds of people that I just can’t stand That’s a lyin’ woman or a beggin’ man Ain’t nobody else gonna take my place Cause I’m just a fool for a pretty face
[chorus]: I’ve been kicked, I’ve been hit But it didn’t hurt a little bit Kicked, hit, nose picked Really got my finger pricked I’ve been hurt by love Hurt by love I’ve been hurt by love I’m just a fool for a pretty face
Well I don’t have no reason To think that you’re mine So why don’t you keep your big mouth shut Why don’t you let your love light shine I don’t wanna hurt you I ain’t on your case But you can bet a nickel to a worn-out dime I’m a fool for a pretty face
[chorus]
To see you is oh so sweet but how about your aftertaste (heh) I’ve been hurt by love so many times before Cause I’m a fool for a pretty face
[chorus]"
Badmofo from San Jose, Ca"I've been kicked, I've been hit but it didn't hurt a little bit kicked, hit, nose split really got my fingers bit I've been hurt by love
Rick from Houston, TxYes I believe the correct Chorus is.. "I've been kicked, I've been hit But it didn't hurt a little bit Nit Picked, Nose Picked Really got my fingers pricked I've been hurt by love..." Alot of the lyrics posted on line are off..
Jenny from Phenix City, AlDoes someone know the lyrics to the chorus? I've been hit, I've been kicked but it didn't hurt a little bit. ?????????????????....... I've been hurt by love."
