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.
Jambalaya
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me-oh, my-oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma chère amie-o
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin'
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Dress in style, go hog wild and be gay-o
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma chère amie-o
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
This song is a celebration of life in the bayous of Louisiana, which are filled with music, dancing, and delicious food. The singer, who goes by the name of Joe, is bidding farewell to his friends and loved ones because he has to travel down the bayou by boat. His sweetheart Yvonne is the sweetest person he knows, and he can't wait to see her again. Along the way, he enjoys some of his favorite foods, including jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filé gumbo. He also plays his guitar and passes around a fruit jar filled with liquor, enjoying life to the fullest. The people he meets along the way are all dressed up and happy, eager to have a good time.
The song is a celebration of Cajun culture, which has its roots in the French-speaking Acadian communities of Nova Scotia. The Cajuns were forced to leave Canada in the mid-18th century and ended up settling in Louisiana, where they blended their French heritage with elements of African, Caribbean, and Native American cultures. The result was a unique and vibrant culture that has produced some of America's most iconic music, including jazz, blues, and swamp pop. Fats Domino was one of the most important figures in the development of this music, and "Jambalaya" is one of his most enduring hits.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me-oh, my-oh
Farewell, Joe, I must depart now, oh my
Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou
I must go, rowing the boat along the bayou
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me-oh, my-oh
My dearest Yvonne, the sweetest woman I know
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Wow, we're going to have a great time in the bayou!
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
Jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma chère amie-o
Because tonight I'm going to see my dear friend
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Play guitar, fill up the jar with fruit and be happy
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin'
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the town is busy
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Relatives are coming to visit Yvonne in large numbers
Dress in style, go hog wild and be gay-o
Get dressed up, party hard and be happy
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Wow, we're going to have a great time in the bayou!
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
Jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma chère amie-o
Because tonight I'm going to see my dear friend
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Play guitar, fill up the jar with fruit and be happy
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Wow, we're going to have a great time in the bayou!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hank Williams, Sr.
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on Put Your Arms Around Me Honey
This is NOT Fats Domino !!!!