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.
Coquette
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Makin' fun of the one who love you
Breakin' heart you're rulin' little Coquette
True hearts tenderly dreamin' of you
Oh
Oh someday you fall in love
As I fell in love with you
Baby the one you love will just be foolin'
you know little Coquette I love you
Oh
Oh someday you fall in love
As I fell in love with you
Doo doo
Baby the one you love will just be foolin'
And when you are alone with only regret
You know little Coquette I love you
The lyrics to Fats Domino's song "Coquette" tell the story of a man who is in love with a woman named Coquette, but she is not reciprocating his feelings. He believes that Coquette enjoys playing games with others' emotions and is breaking hearts along the way. He warns her that someday she will fall in love with someone who will treat her the same way she is treating others, and she will be left alone with nothing but regret. Despite all of this, the man can't help but express his love for Coquette, even though he knows it may never be returned.
The song's lyrics are simple yet poignant, capturing the theme of unrequited love and the pain that comes with loving someone who doesn't love you back. Fats Domino's smooth and soulful voice adds to the melancholic tone of the lyrics, making it a heart-wrenching song that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why you keep foolin' little Coquette
Why do you continue to deceive the innocent and naive Coquette?
Makin' fun of the one who love you
You mock those who love you and see it as a form of entertainment.
Breakin' heart you're rulin' little Coquette
You are ruling over Coquette and breaking her heart in the process.
True hearts tenderly dreamin' of you
There are people out there who genuinely care for you and have dreams of being with you.
Oh
Oh someday you fall in love
One day you will fall in love just like how I fell in love with you.
As I fell in love with you
My love for you was real and sincere.
Baby the one you love will just be foolin'
The person you fall in love with will be deceiving you and not truly in love with you.
And when you are alone with only regrets
When you are left alone with your regrets, you will realize the mistakes you made.
you know little Coquette I love you
Despite everything, I still love you, Coquette.
Oh
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN WALDO GREEN, GUS KAHN, CARMEN LOMBARDO
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@discosydiscofilos
Maravilloso,Fats Domino con The Velvetones,grabó éste maravilloso blues,y fué poco difundido (so underrated). Gracias.
@silkiestream5050
the chicks are singing like crazy hats off
@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380
Great post- my first fats domino record
@kiffegle
I know two Velvatones. They’re my Aunts Linda O’Neil and Jeanne Del Payelle. They were teenagers at Holy Angels high school.
@BAM-jc7uy
that iconic 45 RCA bakelite player u use always reminds me of Michael Goodroe, bass guit, songwriter with the Motels...as a kid in albuq he had one and he taught me how to sing Ooo Eee Ooo Ah Ah ting tang... alvin & chipmunk's'Witch Doctor song. LOL lol