Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Lou… Read Full Bio ↴Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, died October 24, 2017), was a classic R&B and rock and roll singer, songwriter and pianist. He was the best-selling African-American singer of the 1950s and early 1960s whose congenial, non threatening personality allowed him to succeed despite a period of deep-seated racial segregation. Domino is also a pianist with an individualistic bluesy style showing stride and boogie-woogie influences.

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.

Blue Christmas
Fats Domino Lyrics

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I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue jet thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same thing if you're not here with me
And when the snowflakes do fallin'
Yes when the blue memories starts callin'
I'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
And I'll have a blue blue Christmas

I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue jet thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same thing if you're not here with me
And when the blue flakes do fallin'
Yes when the blue memories starts callin'
I'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
And I'll have a blue blue Christmas
I have a blue, blue Christmas

And I have a blue blue Christmas
And I have a blue blue Christmas

Overall Meaning

The song "Blue Christmas" by Fats Domino talks about the singer's sadness during the holiday season due to being separated from a loved one. The lyrics describe the loneliness and despair that comes with spending Christmas alone, focusing on the colour blue as representing this melancholy feeling. The first verse speaks of the decorations on a Christmas tree being red and green, but lacking meaning without their loved one there to share in the joy.

The second verse continues with the same sentiment, emphasizing that even the snowfall and the memories it brings can't replace the presence of the person they are missing. The chorus repeats the title phrase, "I'll have a blue Christmas without you," underscoring the central theme of the song.

The song's lyrics are simple yet powerful, capturing the emotions and experiences of many who may feel this way during the holidays. It is a reminder that while Christmas is often portrayed as a time of happiness and togetherness, not everyone has the luxury of spending it with loved ones, leading to feelings of isolation and sadness.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll have a blue Christmas without you
This Christmas will be sad and lonely because you won't be here to celebrate it with me.

I'll be so blue jet thinking about you
I'll be sad and depressed just thinking about how much I miss you and wish you were here.

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The traditional holiday decorations of red and green won't bring me any joy or cheer without you here with me to enjoy them.

Won't be the same thing if you're not here with me
The holidays just won't feel the same without you here to share in the festive spirit and create happy memories together.

And when the blue flakes do fallin'
When it snows and the cold winter weather sets in, my blues and melancholy feelings will only intensify without you to keep me warm and happy.

Yes when the blue memories starts callin'
As I start to reminisce and remember the good times we had together during previous holidays, it will only make me feel more blue and mournful that you're not here this year.

I'll be doin' all right with your Christmas of white
The only way I'll be able to make it through this holiday season is by imagining that you're here with me, in spirit if not in person.

And I'll have a blue blue Christmas
No matter how hard I try to enjoy the holidays without you here, I know that the overwhelming feeling of sadness and loss will always color my experience and make it a blue blue Christmas.

Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY, EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUGH MARTIN, RALPH BLANE

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