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.
I’m Ready
Fats Domino Lyrics
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I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until the broad daylight
Because I'm ready, mm-mm-mm
And I'm able, mm-mm-mm
I'm willin' and I'm able so you better come and go with me
We gonna rock and roll till tomorrow `bout three
Don't send me no letter `cause I can't read
Don't be long `cause I'll be gone
We gonna rock and roll all night long
`cause I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until tomorrow night
Talkin' on the phone is not my speed
Don't send me no letter `cause I can't read
Don't be long `cause I'll be gone
We gonna rock and roll all night long
`cause I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until tomorrow night
Fats Domino's "I'm Ready" is a classic rock and roll song about being ready and willing to party all night long. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, making them easy to sing along with and remember. The song's upbeat tempo and infectious melody make it a great danceable tune that is still played at parties and in commercials to this day.
The first verse declares the singer's readiness to rock and roll all night, with the repeated refrain emphasizing his willingness and ability to do so. He invites a woman to join him in the festivities until the broad daylight. The second verse emphasizes the singer's impatience with talk and communication, preferring action instead. He dismisses letters and phone calls, declaring that he will be gone if she takes too long. The refrain is repeated twice more to emphasize the singer's readiness to rock and roll.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it celebrates the freedom and excitement of youthful partying and the pleasures of the moment. The lyrics suggest that communication and planning are not as important as seizing the opportunity to let loose and have fun. Another interpretation could be that the song is about pursuing love and connection on the dance floor rather than through more formal channels of communication. Either way, the song's catchy refrain and upbeat tone invite listeners to join in the celebration and embrace their readiness to rock and roll all night.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I am fully prepared, eager, and capable of enjoying rock and roll music throughout the entire night.
I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I am fully prepared, eager, and capable of enjoying rock and roll music throughout the entire night.
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until the broad daylight
Let's dance together and enjoy rock and roll music until the early hours of the morning.
Because I'm ready, mm-mm-mm
I am fully prepared for whatever is about to happen.
And I'm able, mm-mm-mm
I am capable of handling whatever comes my way.
I'm willin' and I'm able so you better come and go with me
I am willing and capable, so you should come with me and enjoy the night together.
We gonna rock and roll till tomorrow `bout three
We are going to dance and enjoy rock and roll music until around three o'clock tomorrow morning.
Talkin' on the phone is not my speed
I prefer to communicate and enjoy myself in person, rather than over the phone.
Don't send me no letter `cause I can't read
Please don't send me any written communication, as I am unable to read.
Don't be long `cause I'll be gone
Don't take too much time, as I will leave soon.
We gonna rock and roll all night long
We are going to dance and enjoy rock and roll music for the entire night.
`cause I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I am fully prepared, eager, and capable of enjoying rock and roll music throughout the entire night.
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until tomorrow night
Let's dance together and enjoy rock and roll music until tomorrow night.
I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I am fully prepared, eager, and capable of enjoying rock and roll music throughout the entire night.
I'm ready, I'm willin', and I'm able to rock and roll all night
I am fully prepared, eager, and capable of enjoying rock and roll music throughout the entire night.
Come on, pretty baby, we gonna rock, we gonna roll until tomorrow night
Let's dance together and enjoy rock and roll music until tomorrow night.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: MICHAEL BRADFORD, PAMELA EILEEN SHEYNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jey Mitchel
Well, I'm ready, I'm willing
And I'm able to rock and roll all night
I'm ready, I'm willing
And I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on pretty baby
We're gonna rock, we're gonna roll until the broad daylight
Because I'm ready hmm and I'm able hmm
I'm willing and I'm able
So you'd better come and go with me
We're gonna rock and roll 'til tomorrow 'bout three
Talking on the phone is not my speed
Don't send me no letter, 'cause I can't read
Don't be long, 'cause I'll be gone
We'll go rock and rolling long all night along
'Cause I'm ready, I'm willing
And I'm able to rock and roll all night
I'm ready, I'm willing
And I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on pretty baby
We're gonna rock, we're gonna roll until tomorrow night
Talking on the phone is not my speed
Don't send me no letter, 'cause I can't read
Don't be long, 'cause I'll be gone
We'll go rock and rolling long and long
'Cause I'm ready, I'm willing
And I'm able to rock and roll all night
I'm ready, I'm willing
And I'm able to rock and roll all night
Come on pretty baby
We're gonna rock, we're gonna roll until tomorrow night
mike mitchell
The rythem behind this song is totally ferocious !
Tami Oliveira Jurado
Yesssss
Best ever! Love the Fat Man!
PIERCE GAUGE
My thoughts exactly
Joel Santiago
Now we need Gizmo coming out of a cage dancing...
James Hall
Watched that yesterday is what made me look it up lol
Jim Cushman
Fats passed away on Oct.24, 2017 at age 89. 37 records in the Top 40...sold over 110,000,000 records..one of the greats!! R.I.P.
jonathan oxlade
Why are we losing great singers like this will always remember watching gremlins 2 Lol but it sucks that he has passed away well 89 is a pretty good age but still we lose another legend
Ben Snelson
RIP Fats, you will be greatly missed :(
Rick fisher
He had so many hits and this one is my favorite
Tom Benton
RIP FATS !!!! Thank You For All The GREAT Music !!!!