Sanford Clark

Sanford Clark was a singer from Houston, Texas, best known for his 1956 rockabilly hit 'The Fool.' That song, with its distinctive echo-laden vocal and simple guitar riff, became a regional favorite and eventually gained national attention through Lee Hazlewood's production. Clark's version of 'The Fool' is often cited as an early example of the 'Nashville sound' creeping into rock and roll.

He recorded several other songs in that rockabilly vein, including 'Houston' and 'Son Of a Gun,' but none matched the success of his first single. Clark's career as a recording artist was relatively brief, and he later worked outside of music for many years. In the 1990s, there was some renewed interest in his early recordings among rockabilly collectors and historians.

His song 'It's Nothing To Me' appeared on later compilations of his work. While not a major star, Sanford Clark's 'The Fool' remains a recognizable artifact from rock and roll's formative years, a straightforward Texas take on the genre that found its audience.