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.
Domino Twist
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Talkin' 'bout the Domino Twist
Hey let's do the Twist
Talkin' 'bout the Domino Twist
Big John and little sis'
They all do the Domino Twist
The rich folks and the poor
They all twistin' on the floor
They all twistin' on the floor
Big John and little sis'
They all do the Domino Twist
Hey hey
A oh ho
Alright
They gonna twist all night
Big John and little sis'
They all do the Domino Twist
Hey let's do the Twist
Talkin' 'bout the Domino Twist
Hey let�s do the Twist
Talkin' 'bout the Domino Twist
Big John and little sis'
They all do the Domino Twist
Hey hey
Hey hey
Alright
We're gonna twist all night
Big John and little sis'
They all do the Domino Twist
The lyrics to Fats Domino's "Domino Twist" are all about a dance craze known as the Twist, with the title of the song referencing Domino's own stage name. The song is an upbeat, high-energy celebration of the Twist and its ability to bring people of all backgrounds together. The lyrics describe both "big John and little sis" as well as "rich folks and the poor" all getting up on the dancefloor and twisting the night away.
The joyous tone of the song perfectly captures the feeling of the Twist as a fun and inclusive dance that brought people together during a time when racial segregation was still commonplace in many parts of the United States. The repeated refrain of "Hey let's do the Twist" is a call to action, inviting listeners to join in and experience the enthusiasm and happiness of the dance for themselves.
Overall, "Domino Twist" is a catchy tune that celebrates the unifying power of dance and reflects the optimism of the early 1960s, a time when pop culture was just beginning to break down barriers of race and class.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey let's do the Twist
Let's dance the Twist
Talkin' 'bout the Domino Twist
Referring to Fats Domino's version of the Twist
Big John and little sis'
People of all ages and sizes
They all do the Domino Twist
Everyone is dancing Fats Domino's version of the Twist
The rich folks and the poor
People from all economic classes
They all twistin' on the floor
They are all dancing the Twist on the dance floor
Hey hey
An expression of excitement
A oh ho
An expression of joy
Alright
Everything is good
They gonna twist all night
They will dance the Twist for the whole night
Hey hey
An expression of excitement
Hey hey
An expression of excitement
Alright
Everything is good
We're gonna twist all night
They will dance the Twist for the whole night
Big John and little sis'
People of all ages and sizes
They all do the Domino Twist
Everyone is dancing Fats Domino's version of the Twist
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@peturdobrev1196
❤👍
THE GOOD OLD TIME MUSIC.
PERFECT SONG.
BRAVO MR.DOMINO.
I LOVE HIS MUSIC CAN LISTEN TO HIM ALL DAY.
THERE WAS THE GOOD TIMES. GREETINGS FROM BULGARIA 🇧🇬
@johnastrup1549
Hej hej, BIG JOHN ✊