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.

Country Boy
Fats Domino Lyrics

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Have you heard the story
of a little country boy
He is always happy and full of joy
Nothing in this world
That he's thinking of
All he really cares for
Is the one he loves
And the moon above

Stars above
Heaven above
That is all he thinking of
Now you heard my story
Darling can't you see
That little country boy
Happens to be me

Have you heard the story
of the little country boy
He is always happy and full of joy
Nothing in this world
That he's thinking of
All he really cares for
Is the one he love
And the moon above
Stars above
Heaven above
That is all he's thinking of
Now you heard my story
Darling can't you see

That little country boy
Happens to be me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fats Domino's song, Country Boy, tell the story of a little country boy who is always happy and full of joy. He doesn't worry about anything in the world except the one he loves, and the beauty of the moon, stars, and heaven. The verses are repetitive, emphasising the simplicity and contentment of this country boy's life, whilst the chorus affirms that the singer himself is that country boy.

The song exalts simplicity, naivete, and being happy with what one has. It celebrates a life that is not complicated by societal expectations or materialism. The 'little country boy' is content and fulfilled because all he needs is to love and be loved.

The potential interpretations of the song are endless, but at its core, Country Boy can be seen as a love song to life. It encourages listeners to appreciate and cherish the simple things that make them happy and to enjoy the beauty of nature.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you heard the story
Do you know the tale

of a little country boy
about a small boy from the countryside

He is always happy and full of joy
He is constantly content and cheerful

Nothing in this world
No earthly thing

That he's thinking of
occupies his thoughts

All he really cares for
His true concern

Is the one he loves
Is his beloved

And the moon above
As well as the moon in the sky

Stars above
Also, the clusters of stars shining in the sky

Heaven above
The skies beyond the Earth

That is all he thinking of
All that he can concentrate on