Frankenreiter started playing in the group, Peanut Butter and Jam, at the age of 18. In 1996 he began to seriously pursue a musical career when he formed the band Sunchild. In Sunchild, Frankenreiter was the lead guitar player but did not sing. The band had a 70s rock sound similar in style to The Black Crowes. They released their first CD, Barefoot & Live, on Surfdog Records in 1997. Produced by Gary Hoey, the live album featured covers of The Allman Brothers Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Rolling Stones, and Van Morrison, as well as several originals. California Honey followed in 2000 on their own Sunchild Records. This studio album is now out-of-print. Sunchild disbanded in 2001 and Frankenreiter went on to pursue a solo career.
In 2002, Frankenreiter signed with Brushfire Records. His self-titled solo album, Donavon Frankenreiter, was recorded with co-producers Jack Johnson and Mario Caldato Jr. Johnson appears on the album, as do G. Love and Eels member Koool G. Murder. The album was released in April 2004 in Australia due to his high profile in that country from his support gigs for Jack Johnson and from Frankenreiter’s own surfing career. He toured Australia in April 2004, helping the album reach the top forty of the ARIA albums chart. Gary Jules was his support act on this tour. The album was released in the United States one month later, on 11 May 2004.
In 2006, Frankenreiter left Brushfire Records and signed with Lost Highway Records, home of such notable artists as Elvis Costello, Ryan Adams and Willie Nelson. His follow-up album, Move by Yourself, was released on June 6, 2006. Soon afterwards Donavon recorded a song called "Lovely Day" with Koool G., which was featured on the soundtracks to two films, Snakes on a Plane that same year and Georgia Rule in 2007.
In 2010 Donavon parted ways with Lost Highway Records and formed his own label, Liquid Tambourine Records. He subsequently recorded and released his fourth studio album of original material entitled "Glow", which was produced by Mark Weinberg.
In early 2012, Donavon cut ties with band mates Eric Brigmond, Craig Barnette, and Pete Winders, but maintained ties with original band member Matt Grundy.
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Fool
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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Oh baby, why did you treat me like a fool
'Cause I ain't never done nothing
You know I ain't done nothing to you
Oh Baby, why do you do those things you do
Oh Baby, why do you do those things you do
'Cause I ain't never done nothing
And no I ain't done nothing to you
I keep askin' why
Oh baby, why did you treat me like a fool
Oh baby, why did you treat me like a fool
'Cause I ain't never done nothing
And no I ain't done nothing to you
And I keep askin' why
I Keep askin' why
She gonna treat me like a fool like that
Why you treat me like a fool like that
And I keep askin' why girl
The song "Fool" by Donavon Frankenreiter is a heart-wrenching ballad about a man who is mystified by the way his lover has treated him. The opening chorus "Oh baby, why did you treat me like a fool" sets the tone for the whole song as the singer tries to make sense of the situation he's in. The lyrics are simple and raw, allowing the emotion behind them to really shine.
The phrase "Why did you treat me like a fool" is repeated throughout the song, as if the singer just cannot fathom what has happened. The repetition adds weight to his confusion and pain. The second verse introduces a new line of questioning. "Oh Baby, why do you do those things you do," he asks, as if he's looking for any sort of explanation for the way he's been treated. By the end of the song, the repeated line "I keep askin' why" takes on a desperate, almost manic quality as he tries to get to the root of the situation.
Overall, "Fool" is a powerful portrayal of heartbreak and betrayal. Through simple yet emotive lyrics, Donavon Frankenreiter has captured the essence of a painful breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, why did you treat me like a fool
Expresses the artist's confusion and dissatisfaction with how his lover treated him poorly, despite him never doing anything wrong.
Cause I ain't never done nothing
You know I ain't done nothing to you
Reiterates that the artist has not wronged his lover in any way, and highlights her unjustifiable behavior towards him.
Oh Baby, why do you do those things you do
'Cause I ain't never done nothing
And no I ain't done nothing to you
Asks why his lover continues to mistreat him, despite him never having done anything to deserve it.
I keep askin' why
Shows how the artist is struggling to understand why his lover treats him so poorly, and is searching for answers.
She gonna treat me like a fool like that
Why you treat me like a fool like that
And I keep askin' why girl
Repeats the artist's frustration with his lover's foolish behavior towards him, and emphasizes his confusion and desire for understanding.
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