The Fool On The Hill (track)
by The Beatles
Year: 1967
From the album Magical Mystery Tour (track #2)
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The Fool On The Hill appears on the following album(s) by The Beatles:
- Magical Mystery Tour (track #2) (this album) (1967)
- 1967-1970 (track #10) (compilation) (1973)
- E.P. Collection (Box Set) (track #56) (compilation) (1981)
- The Beatles In Mono (track #112) (compilation) (2009)
- The Beatles Ballads (track #12) (compilation) (1980)
- Magical Mystery Tour (EP) (track #4) (1967)
- Mono Collection (track #112) (compilation) (1982)
- The Beatles (track #112) (compilation) (2009)
- The Collection (track #172) (compilation) (1982)
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| ! | 4 days ago | andyd1010 | 1,921 | 80/100 |
| ! | 09/01/2026 14:53 |  swed | 3,730 | 88/100 |
| ! | 07/24/2026 09:41 |  MetalMan67 | 1,756 | 83/100 |
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A great song - it sounds sad. But how do you manage to keep it so great with that recorder in there? (Edited)
llibnanoonOne of McCartney's best ever. As Lennon said it shows he can write good lyrics if he makes the effort. Perfect encapsulation of the Beatles basic message of empathy and understanding towards others. Only weakness, those bass harmonicas! (Edited)
Pretty, but a bit twee. I used to like this song but now I find it a bit boring. The recorders are the best bit. (Edited)
