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.
Dance With Mr.domino
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Talking 'bout the Domino twist
Hey, let's do the twist
Big John and little sis
They all do the Domino twist
The rich folks and the poor
The rich folks and the poor
They all twisting on the floor
Big John and little sis
They all do the Domino twist
Hey hey hey
Oh, oh oh
Alright they gonna
Twist all night
Big John and little sis
They all do the Domino twist
Hey let's do the twist
I'm talking 'bout the Domino twist
Hey let's do the twist
Talking 'bout the Domino twist
Big John and little sis
They all do the Domino twist
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Alright we gonna
Twist all night
Big John and little sis
They all do the Domino twist
The song "Dance With Mr. Domino" by Fats Domino is an energetic song inviting everyone to dance to the Domino Twist. The lyrics tell us about how people from all walks of life, both rich and poor, come together on the dance floor to enjoy this popular dance craze. "Big John and little sis" are mentioned repeatedly which could be interpreted as the dance partners or people who introduced the dance.
The song has a lively and upbeat tempo that encourages the listener to get up and move. The repetition of the lyrics "Hey, let's do the twist" and "They all do the Domino twist" reinforces the idea that the dance is inclusive and for everyone.
In summary, "Dance With Mr. Domino" is a celebratory song that encourages people to come together and dance to the Domino Twist, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, let's do the twist
Let's dance the twist.
Talking 'bout the Domino twist
Referring to Fats Domino's signature dance move, the Domino twist.
Big John and little sis
Both adults and children participate in the Domino twist.
They all do the Domino twist
Everyone is dancing the Domino twist.
The rich folks and the poor
People from all social and economic backgrounds are enjoying the dance.
They all twisting on the floor
Everyone is dancing on the floor in the same way.
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of enthusiasm and joy.
Oh, oh oh
Another expression of excitement and anticipation.
Alright they gonna
They are going to start dancing.
Twist all night
Dance the twist all night long.
Hey let's do the twist
Once again, let's dance the twist.
Talking 'bout the Domino twist
Referring to the signature dance move once more.
Hey let's do the twist
One more time, let's dance the twist.
Hey hey hey
Enthusiastic exclamation again.
Hey hey hey
Another enthusiastic exclamation.
Alright we gonna
We are going to start dancing again.
Twist all night
Once more, dance the twist all night long.
Big John and little sis
Both adults and children participate in the Domino twist.
They all do the Domino twist
Everyone is still dancing the Domino twist.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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