In 1986, he was among the first batch to get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. "Ain't That A Shame" and "Blueberry Hill" were named part of The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock & Roll. In 2004, "Blueberry Hill" was named #81 and "Ain't That A Shame" was named #431 on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Songs Of All Time. In 2004, he was named #25 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time.
In the wake of Domino's rescue from his 9th ward home during 2005's Hurricane Katrina, the Tipitina's Foundation organized a tribute album to the elder artist featuring Robert Plant, Norah Jones, Paul McCartney and numerous other acts that owe a creative debt to this seminal rock n roll pianist.
For You
Fats Domino Lyrics
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I've got eyes for you
Hello baby
I've got eyes for you
Tell you truth about you baby
I'm dead dead sweet on you
Ooh wee baby
You're my one and only girl
You're my one and only girl
I love everything about you
Cause you send me in the world
Every time I see you
My head goes 'round and 'round
Yes every time I see you
My head goes 'round and 'round
Even though it do me good
Cause it bring my blood pressure down
The song "I've Got Eyes for You" by Fats Domino is a romantic love song that expresses the singer's affection towards his significant other. In the first verse, the singer greets his lover and admits that he has feelings for her. He tells her that he loves everything about her and that he is "dead sweet" on her. In the second verse, he confirms that she is his one and only girl, and that she sends him into the world. The chorus showcases how much the singer's head spins every time he sees his love interest. Even though his head spinning is not good, it brings his blood pressure down.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello baby
Greeting the loved one with appealing expression
I've got eyes for you
Expressing the romantic interest towards the loved one
Hello baby
Repeating the greeting to emphasize the affection towards the person
I've got eyes for you
Reiterating the fact of having affectionate interest in the person
Tell you truth about you baby
Acknowledging the truth about the loved one
I'm dead dead sweet on you
Emphasizing the depth of sweetness in the expression of affection towards the loved one
Ooh wee baby
Using an affectionate expression towards the loved one
You're my one and only girl
Expressing the exclusivity of having romantic feelings for the loved one
Ooh wee baby
Repeating the expression of affection towards the loved one
You're my one and only girl
Reinforcing the statement of having one person as the love interest
I love everything about you
Expressing fondness towards the characteristics of the loved one
Cause you send me in the world
Identifying the impact of the loved one's presence in the world of the person: they feel happier
Every time I see you
Expressing admiration towards the sight of the loved one
My head goes 'round and 'round
Describing the dizziness of the feeling of love towards the loved one
Yes every time I see you
Confirming the frequency of the experience towards the loved one
My head goes 'round and 'round
Repetitively describing the sensation of being immensely in love
Even though it do me good
Acknowledging that despite the sensation of being dizzy, it somehow brings comfort to the person
Cause it bring my blood pressure down
Describing the calming feeling of being in love with the loved one
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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Carmel Fenech
One of my favourite singing artist. Rest in peace Fats .
johepost
It's just Fats - It's just amazing
John Astrup
Just Domino -For me.
John Jensen
Organ player might be Reginal Hall (family of Fats) All Black Music ✊ LOVE.
Ebuka Lucky
It's blue's it's true (music