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 Right
Fats Domino Lyrics
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I don't do no more
I just love one woman
Instead of tryin' to love four
I stopped drinkin' humble
Now my head is clear
I'm really takin' care of business
You can tell from the smile I wear
Put the bad lights out
Gotta good thing goin'
With the best lookin' woman in town
Lies I used to tell
I don't tell no more
I ain't got to duck indoors
Like I did before
All my thoughts and crooked dice
I give to Stagger Lee
I'm just gonna be your lover
That's good enough for me
Oh yes I'm livin right
Put the bad lights out
Gotta good thing goin'
With the best lookin' woman in town
Dreams I used to dream
I don't dream no more
What's the use of dreamin'
When I got what I was lookin' for
I got someone who wants me
And give me the biggest thrill
Bigger than the thrill I found on Blueberry Hill
Bigger than the thrill I found on Blueberry Hill
Bigger than the thrill I found on Blueberry Hill
In Fats Domino's song "I'm Livin' Right", the singer reflects on the changes he has made in his life to improve his overall wellbeing. He lists out the things he used to do, like drinking and lying, and how he has stopped doing them. He has found a special woman and is committed to her, unlike his past where he attempted to love multiple women at the same time. The singer also notes that he has stopped dreaming because he has found what he was looking for. He chooses to dedicate all his thoughts and desires to Stagger Lee and his lover.
The lyrics in "I'm Livin' Right" focus on the overall theme of self-improvement, which is a common motif in music as it is a relatable topic for people. It is also about finding and holding onto something or someone valuable. By highlighting his positive changes, the artist encourages the listener(s) to reassess their lives and improve wherever necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
Things I used to do
I no longer do the things I used to do
I don't do no more
I have stopped doing those things altogether
I just love one woman
I am committed to loving only one woman
Instead of tryin' to love four
I no longer try to love multiple women
I stopped drinkin' humble
I have chosen to quit drinking alcohol altogether
Now my head is clear
As a result, my mind is clear and focused
I'm really takin' care of business
I am taking care of my responsibilities and priorities
You can tell from the smile I wear
It shows in the expression on my face
Oh yes I'm livin' right
I have made positive changes and am living a good life
Put the bad lights out
I have eliminated negative influences from my life
Gotta good thing goin'
I have something good and valuable in my life
With the best lookin' woman in town
I have a beautiful and loving partner by my side
Lies I used to tell
I used to tell lies
I don't tell no more
I no longer tell lies
I ain't got to duck indoors
I no longer have to hide from the people I lied to
Like I did before
I used to hide from the people I lied to
All my thoughts and crooked dice
I have let go of my deceitful intentions
I give to Stagger Lee
I have let go of my wicked ways and given them up
I'm just gonna be your lover
I am content to only be a loving partner to my significant other
That's good enough for me
I don't need anything else to be happy
Dreams I used to dream
I used to have certain dreams and aspirations
I don't dream no more
I no longer have those dreams
What's the use of dreamin'
I no longer see the point in dreaming about things I already have
When I got what I was lookin' for
I have found what I was searching for
I got someone who wants me
I have someone who loves and desires me
And give me the biggest thrill
This person brings me greater joy and excitement than anything else
Bigger than the thrill I found on Blueberry Hill
Even greater than the joy I once found in something else that brought me great pleasure
Bigger than the thrill I found on Blueberry Hill
Even greater than the joy I once found in something else that brought me great pleasure
Bigger than the thrill I found on Blueberry Hill
Even greater than the joy I once found in something else that brought me great pleasure
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES SINGLETON
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John Astrup
You do right on blue berry hill. 👌