Nick Cameron-Jones sings Fool Of Fools written by Sandra Ireland.
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Sandra wrote this song about Dickie Pearce, the Last jester.
The last of the court jesters was Dicky Pearce he was the Earl of Suffolk’s fool, born in 1665 he eventually entered the service of the Berkeley family at Berkeley castle.
In 1728 during a performance, he overbalanced from the minstrel gallery and fell to his death. The question has been raised - did he fall or was he pushed. He had apparently made fun of one of Lord Berkeley’s guests who had taken offence, but the truth will never be known.
Lord Berkeley had such high regard for him that he had him buried at Church of St.Mary in Berkeley village.
Here are the words to Sandra's song.
Spinning on the edge of Life, Senses all Afire
I’ll Sing and Dance and play a Tune,
Whichever you Desire.
Whatever you Desire, Whatever you Desire
This Jesters here at your Command
Whatever you Desire
I am a Force of Nature, Defying all the Rules
I Never miss a Beat,
A Reckless Fool of Fools
Reckless Fool of Fools,
A Reckless Fool of Fools
Tumbling here above the Crowd
A Reckless Fool of Fools
Wheel of Fortune Tumbles On
As it does for every Man
Fortunes Wheel, takes us Up
Brings us Down again
I am a Bird of Paradise, Your Company’s Devine
Smiles and Cheers and Happiness
Love Forever Mine
Love forever Mine, Love Forever Mine
I won’t Forget the Smiles and Cheers
Your Love Forever Mine
I’ve climbed.the Ladder of Excess, Balanced here on High
Clambered up, must now Descend
This Old Bird Cannot Fly,
This Bird cannot fly, This Bird cannot fly
I’ve Climbed the Ladder of Success
But Simply cannot fly
Wheel of Fortune turns again,
My Fortune Rolls around.
The Wheel that took me up
Brings me to the Ground
The Jester leaves the Room, Leaves us all Behind
With few Regrets and many Friends
He Never failed to Shine,
Never failed to Shine; Never failed to Shine
With an Elegant Twist. And a Farewell Kiss
With a Graceful Wave. And a last Pratfall,
He Leaves Lord Suffolk’s, Hall
Wheel of Fortune turns Again
After Every Downward Dive
The Wheel turns Round and picks us up
And Fortune stars to Rise
(c) 2019 Double Infinity Music
released October 30, 2019
Fool Of Fools words and music Sandra Ireland, arrangement Nick Cameron-Jones