"Fortune Teller" is a song written by Allen Toussaint under the pseudonym Naomi Neville and first recorded by Benny Spellman.

It tells the story of a young man who is pleased to learn from a fortune teller that he will find love "When the next sun arrives".

Many artists have covered the song, including the Rolling Stones, the Hollies, The Stellas, the Who and Iggy Pop and The S. The only version to reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart was one by the San Diego band The Hardtimes, which charted in late 1966, reaching number 97.

The song was also a hit in Australia, recorded by the Throb; released in February 1966 and charted in the top 5 in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

[2][3] The song is included as a part of a medley performed by Allen Toussaint of some of his hits in the 2005 documentary film Make It Funky!, which presents a history of New Orleans music and its influence on rhythm and blues, rock and roll, funk and jazz.