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.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Good night sweetheart, sleep will banish sorrow
Tears and parting may make us forlorn
But with the dawn, a new day is born (so I'll say)
Good night sweetheart, tho' I'm not beside you
Good night sweetheart, still my love will guide you
Dreams enfold you, in each one I'll hold you
Good night sweetheart, good night
Good night sweetheart, till we meet tomorrow
Good night sweetheart, sleep will banish sorrow
Tears and parting may make us forlorn
But with the dawn, a new day is born
(so I'll say) Good night sweetheart, tho' I'm not beside you
Good night sweetheart, still my love will guide you
Dreams enfold you, in each one I'll hold you
Good night sweetheart, good night
The lyrics in Fats Domino's song "Goodnight Sweetheart" convey a message of love and farewell to a special someone. The lyrics repeat the phrase "Good night sweetheart" numerous times, emphasizing the notion of sadness and separation that comes with the nightfall. However, the song's lyrics also suggest that there is hope in the dawn and a new day that awaits. Despite being apart from each other, the singer assures the recipient of the song of their undying love, promising to hold them in their dreams each night.
The lyrics speak to the universal experience of having to say goodbye to loved ones, but also hold the hope of a new day and a promise to remain connected in both heart and mind. The song's melody is gentle and sentimental, further emphasizing the message of the song. Overall, "Goodnight Sweetheart" is a tender and nostalgic tribute to lost love, the pain of separation, and the promise of hope and new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
Good night sweetheart, till we meet tomorrow
Farewell, my love. Let us part until we can reunite again tomorrow.
Good night sweetheart, sleep will banish sorrow
Sweet dreams will bring peace and happiness, erasing any feelings of sadness.
Tears and parting may make us forlorn
Crying and being apart can cause us to be sad and lonely.
But with the dawn, a new day is born
A new beginning awaits us with each rising sun.
(so I'll say) Good night sweetheart, tho' I'm not beside you
Even though I cannot physically be with you, I bid you a good night.
Good night sweetheart, still my love will guide you
Though distance may separate us, my love will always be a guiding light for you.
Dreams enfold you, in each one I'll hold you
In your dreams, I will embrace and hold you close.
Good night sweetheart, good night
Goodnight, my love. Rest well.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Campbell, Ray Noble, Reg Connelly
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Ola Edvard Myhre
on Put Your Arms Around Me Honey
This is NOT Fats Domino !!!!