Sanford Clark (1935–2021) was an American rockabilly and country singer best known for his 1956 hit "The Fool." Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Clark's deep baritone and emotive delivery set him apart in the mid-20th-century music scene. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, where he formed a band that won a talent show in Hawaii, he returned to Phoenix and collaborated with songwriter Lee Hazlewood. Their partnership produced "The Fool," which reached No. 7 on the Billboard Top 100 and was later covered by artists like Elvis Presley. Clark's style blended rockabilly energy with country storytelling, leaving a lasting impact on the genre. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanford_Clark?utm_source=openai))