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.
Ida Jane
Fats Domino Lyrics
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And I'm walking in the rain
I'm looking for my baby
Her name is Ida Jane
And if she don't come back today
I'll give her prayers away
But it's raining in my heart
Because Ida Jane
Has broken my heart
And if she don't come back today
I'll give her prayers away
I believe I'm losing
I'm losing my mind
Because Ida Jane
She can't be found
And if she don't come back today
I'll give her prayers away
The sun is shining
But it's raining in my heart
Since me and Ida Jane
Have been apart
Fats Domino's "Ida Jane" is a song about a man who is walking in the rain, searching for his beloved Ida Jane, who has left him heartbroken. He sings about how he is feeling inside, "the sun is shining, but it's raining in my heart" because of Ida Jane's absence. He vows to give up on his prayers if she does not come back, and he laments about how he's losing his mind because she cannot be found.
The song appears to be a standard blues tune, with its slow tempo and its melancholic melody that fits perfectly with the lyrics. The song's pacing is well-measured, each note played with a certain weight and deliberation that echoes the singer's pained emotion. The lyrics, while straightforward, are highly relatable and convey a sense of longing and regret that anyone who's been in love can easily relate to.
Despite its somewhat simple construction, "Ida Jane" remains one of Fats Domino's most beloved songs. Perhaps it's the honesty of the lyrics that resonates with people, or the masterful blending of melody and rhythm that make it such a classic. Whatever it may be, "Ida Jane" is a timeless song that speaks to the human heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa, yes, it's me
I am the singer in the song.
And I'm walking in the rain
I am walking in the rain.
I'm looking for my baby
I am searching for my significant other.
Her name is Ida Jane
My significant other's name is Ida Jane.
And if she don't come back today
If my significant other doesn't return today
I'll give her prayers away
I will try to pray for her.
The sun is shining
The weather is nice.
But it's raining in my heart
I am sad and heartbroken.
Because Ida Jane
Because my significant other, Ida Jane,
Has broken my heart
has caused me emotional pain.
I believe I'm losing
I think I am losing my mind.
I'm losing my mind
I am becoming mentally unstable.
Since me and Ida Jane
Since me and my significant other, Ida Jane,
Have been apart
have been separated from each other.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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Ola Edvard Myhre
on Put Your Arms Around Me Honey
This is NOT Fats Domino !!!!