# Adele interest in One Direction song Fool’s Gold

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/adele-interest-in-one-direction-song-fools-gold
> Updated: 2026-11-07T13:02:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Songwriters Jamie Scott and Mozella have revealed that the One Direction track “Fool’s Gold” was nearly recorded by Adele. According to the book “A Whole Lotta History” by Jason Lipshutz, Adele expressed strong interest in the song and reportedly contacted Scott to say she loved it.

The songwriters were unable to fulfill her request because they had already promised the track to One Direction. Reports indicate that Scott had previously played the track for Harry Styles, who was convinced by the song, leading the writers to honor their commitment to the group.

“Fool’s Gold” was ultimately included on the group’s 2014 album “Four”, which reached number one on the charts in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Adele reportedly sought to record One Direction song Fool’s Gold

Adele reportedly wanted to record the song “Fool’s Gold,” but the track was already promised to One Direction for their 2014 album “Four.”

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adele-reportedly-sought-to-record-one-direction-song-fools-gold

### 2026-11-04: One Direction song Fool’s Gold almost recorded by Adele

Songwriters reveal that Adele expressed interest in recording the One Direction track “Fool’s Gold” before it was released on the band's 2014 album “Four”.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/one-direction-song-fools-gold-almost-recorded-by-adele

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