The Main Ingredient's "Everybody Plays the Fool" is a prime example of early 70s R&B, a dramatic and orchestral production that became a surprise hit.
- The song was produced by Don Davis, who also worked with artists like Johnnie Taylor and O.V. Wright.
- "Everybody Plays the Fool" reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1972.
- The single was the title track of the band's 1972 album of the same name, which also charted well.
The Main Ingredient was an American soul and R&B group that formed in the late 1960s. They are best known for their smooth vocal harmonies and lush arrangements. In 1972, the group released "Everybody Plays the Fool," a single that would become their biggest hit.
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