Nobody’s Fool

Hey there, Zoo Freaks! The Zoo Crew is cranking up the vibes with Cinderella's killer power ballad "Nobody’s Fool" from their debut album Night Songs. This track, released in 1986, hit number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the band’s first big break, thanks to heavy MTV rotation. Frontman Tom Keifer spilled some tea in a Songfacts interview, saying the song captures the raw sting of falling out of love—not tied to one person but a mash-up of heartbreaks he’d been through. He wrote it with a gritty sincerity that set Cinderella apart from other '80s hair bands. The lyrics, like “I scream my heart out, just to make a dime, and with that dime I bought your love,” hint at shaking off a groupie or someone chasing fame, delivering that perfect mix of emotion and edge.

The music video for "Nobody’s Fool" is pure '80s magic, picking up where the "Shake Me" video left off. It follows a Cinderella-like girl who gets whisked to the band’s rehearsal space, with her wicked stepsisters hot on her trail. As the clock nears midnight, she bolts home, her rocker outfit morphing back into a plain dress—classic fairy-tale drama. Directed by Mark Rezyka, the video got major MTV airplay, boosting the song’s popularity. Fans on Reddit’s hairmetal community still rave about it, with one user, Gutsukyo, calling out Tom Keifer’s epic live scream of “I SSSSSCCCCREEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMM....my heart out” as a standout moment. Another cool tidbit? A fan on Songfacts named Susan from South Carolina dug up that the girl in the video, Kristi Authur, was a dead ringer for someone’s high school crush from 1987!

Social media’s got love for this track too. A post on X from @doomedparade in January 2025 called "Nobody’s Fool" otherworldly, comparing its '80s glam to a cultural time capsule and ranking it alongside Cinderella’s other epic ballad, “Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone).” Over on Reddit, fans swap stories about catching Cinderella live, like one who saw them in 1989 and snagged a band tee for their wife years later. The Metal Channel also gave props, noting how the band’s theatrical video and glam roots made "Nobody’s Fool" a standout. It’s no wonder Zoo Freaks keep this one on repeat—it’s a timeless anthem of breaking free.

Now, let’s rewind to how Cinderella got rolling. Formed in 1982 in Philadelphia, the band started with vocalist Tom Keifer and bassist Eric Brittingham, the heart of the group. Early on, they had guitarist Michael Schermick and drummer Tony Destra, but by 1985, those two split to join Britny Fox. In came guitarist Jeff LaBar and drummer Jim Drnec, though session drummer Jody Cortez laid down tracks for Night Songs. According to Last.fm, Cinderella’s big break came when Bon Jovi’s team spotted them and helped land a deal with Mercury/Polygram Records. Their debut album dropped in 1986, and with tours alongside heavyweights like Bon Jovi and Judas Priest, they skyrocketed. Keifer’s raw, bluesy voice and knack for power ballads gave them an edge in the glam metal scene.

Want to dive deeper into Cinderella’s world? Check out their official site at cinderella.net for tour updates and merch. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for throwback pics and news. Their X account keeps the conversation rocking with fans. For more fan love, join the Cinderella Fan Club on Facebook, where diehards share memories and rare photos. You can also hit up fan sites like Cinderella Rocks for discographies and vintage vibes. Stay tuned, Zoo Freaks, as the Zoo Crew keeps spinning those classic Cinderella jams!