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.
Baby Face
Fats Domino Lyrics
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You've got the cutest little, mmm, baby fa-ace
There's not another who could, mmm, take your pla-ace
Mmm, baby fa-ace
You start my heart a jumpin'
You sure have started somethin'
Mmm, baby face
When I'm in your warm embra-a-ace
I didn't need a shove, 'cause I -
I fell in lo-ove with that cute little
Ah little baby face
Mmm, baby fa-ace
You've got the sweet little
Mmm - baby fa-ace
There's not another who could take your place
Mmm, hmm baby face
You start my heart a jumpin'
You sure have started somethin'
Mmm, baby fa-ace
I'm up in heaven
When I'm in your warm embra-a-a-a-ace
I didn't need your help, 'cause I -
I fell in lo-ove with a cute little, mmm, baby face
Mmm, baby fa-ace
You got the sweetest little, a-baby face
I'm up in heaven with your baby face
Mmm, baby fa-ace
You sure have started somethin'
You start my heart a jumpin'
Mmm, baby face
I'm up in heaven
When I'm in your warm embra-a-a-a-ace
I didn't need a shove, 'cause I fell in lo-ove
With your sweet little baby fa-a-a-a-ace
The lyrics to Fats Domino's song "Baby Face" express admiration and love for someone's cute and sweet face. The singer is infatuated with the person's appearance, describing it as the cutest and sweetest face they have ever seen. The repetition of "mmm, baby face" emphasizes the singer's fascination and attraction towards the person.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is deeply in love with this person. They feel a strong emotional connection when they are in the embrace of their love interest, comparing it to being in heaven. The singer falls in love with this person without any external help or persuasion, implying that their feelings are genuine and natural.
Overall, the song "Baby Face" celebrates the physical and emotional attraction that the singer feels towards someone's adorable face, highlighting the joy and happiness they experience in their presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm, baby face
Your adorable face
You've got the cutest little, mmm, baby fa-ace
Your face is the most endearing and charming
There's not another who could, mmm, take your pla-ace
No one else can replace you
You start my heart a jumpin'
You make my heart beat faster
You sure have started somethin'
You have ignited something within me
I'm up in heaven
I feel pure bliss
When I'm in your warm embra-a-ace
When in your loving embrace
I didn't need a shove, 'cause I -
I didn't need any push or assistance because
I fell in lo-ove with that cute little
I fell deeply in love with that adorable
Ah little baby face
Oh, your innocent face
You've got the sweet little
You possess the most delightful
Mmm - baby fa-ace
Mmm, baby face
Mmm, hmm baby face
Mmm, yes, baby face
You got the sweetest little, a-baby face
You have the most precious and lovable face
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Harry Akst, Benny Davis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1959 {January 23rd} Little Richard's "Baby Face" peaked at #2 {for 1 week} on the United Kingdom's Official Top 30 Singles chart {National Music Express}, for the week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "The Day The Rains Came" by Jane Morgan...
And the remainder of the UK Top 10:
#3. "One Night"/"I Got Stung" by Elvis Presley
#4. "To Know Him Is To Love Him" by the Teddy Bears
#5. "It's Only Make Believe" by Conway Twitty {Last week's #1 record}
#6. "Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me Honey" by Shirley Bassey
#7. "Tea For Two Cha Cha Cha" by Tommy Dorsey starring Warren Covington
#8. "Hoots Mon" by Lord Rockingham XI
#9. "As I Love You" by Shirley Bassey
#10. "Tom Dooley" by the Kingston Trio
Personal note: I was 10 years old in 1955, and in the late 1950s I had five idols, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, and Elvis...
Sadly, only Richard remains, Richard Wayne Penniman celebrated his 87th birthday last month on December 5th, 2019...
Maradona Totti
[Verse 1]
Hmm, baby face
You've got the cutest little, hmm, baby face
There's not another who could take your place
Hmm, baby face, you start my heart a-jumpin'
You sure have started somethin'
Hmm, baby face
I'm up in Heaven when I'm in your warm embrace
I didn't need a shove
Because I, I fell in love
With that cute little, little baby face
[Verse 2]
Hmm, baby face
You've got the sweet little, little baby face
There's not another who could take your place
Hmm, hmm, baby face, you start my heart a-jumpin'
You sure have started somethin'
Hmm, baby face
I'm up in Heaven when I'm in your warm embrace
I didn't need a shove
'Cause I, I fell in love
With a cute little, little baby face
[Instrumental break]
Verse 3]
Hmm, baby face
You've got the sweet little, little baby face
I'm up in Heaven with your baby face
Hmm, baby face
You sure have started somethin'
You start my heart a-jumpin'
Hmm, baby face
I'm up in Heaven when I'm in your warm embrace
I didn't need a shove
'Cause I fell in love
With your sweet little baby face
T.Rodrigues
Ninguém Supera a atriz brasileira Suzana Vieira dançando e cantando essa coreografia no Fantástico em 1975
Ben Lindsay
RIP, Richard. We'll always love your music !
Gianfranco Pala
Avevo 15 anni e Little Richard era il mio cantante preferito; ancora adesso lo ricordo con nostalgia.
Juarez Medeiros
gosto demais amo
Deborah James
Love it I have always listen to Little Richard ........the way he plays the piano ........
Ben Logan
love it
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1959 {January 23rd} Little Richard's "Baby Face" peaked at #2 {for 1 week} on the United Kingdom's Official Top 30 Singles chart {National Music Express}, for the week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "The Day The Rains Came" by Jane Morgan...
And the remainder of the UK Top 10:
#3. "One Night"/"I Got Stung" by Elvis Presley
#4. "To Know Him Is To Love Him" by the Teddy Bears
#5. "It's Only Make Believe" by Conway Twitty {Last week's #1 record}
#6. "Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me Honey" by Shirley Bassey
#7. "Tea For Two Cha Cha Cha" by Tommy Dorsey starring Warren Covington
#8. "Hoots Mon" by Lord Rockingham XI
#9. "As I Love You" by Shirley Bassey
#10. "Tom Dooley" by the Kingston Trio
Personal note: I was 10 years old in 1955, and in the late 1950s I had five idols, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, and Elvis...
Sadly, only Richard remains, Richard Wayne Penniman celebrated his 87th birthday last month on December 5th, 2019...
Phil Silverman
Love that hit big overseas w by the Light of the Silvery moon !
Also He got what he wanted (but he lost what he had)
OldiesAl
Not only remastered, this has been re recorded many years later than 1958, it sounds like a karaoke night
Beating Up Heretics
yes; wow, thanks for pointing it out and it is like karaoke. Here's the original: https://youtu.be/Ev0O0Tnorqs