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.
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Fats Domino Lyrics
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Lil' Liza Jane
Lets get there by eight o'clock
Lil' Liza Jane
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Lets go out and dance tonight
Lil' Liza Jane
Lil' Liza Jane
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Hey pretty baby lets go downtown
Lil' Liza Jane
I'm gonna tired of hangin' around
Lil' Liza Jane
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
We're goin' down to the record house
Lil' Liza Jane
Lets get there by eight o'clock
Lil' Liza Jane
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
In Fats Domino's song Lil' Liza Jane, the singer urges his romantic interest to join him for a night out to dance and have fun. The song opens with the singer inviting Liza to go to the record house with him, suggesting that they will listen and dance to music together. The repeated phrase "Ooh Lil' Liza Lil' Liza Jane" serves as a catchy chorus throughout the song, emphasizing both the rhyming and playfulness of the lyrics. The singer assures Liza that "Everything gonna be alright," suggesting that he knows how to have a good time and they will be safe together. As they go downtown, the singer confidently declares, "I'm gonna tired of hangin' around," indicating that he wants to have a change of pace and do something different. The song closes with a repetition of the invitation to go to the record house, reminding listeners of the fun and carefree nature of the song.
Overall, Lil' Liza Jane is a classic upbeat and joyful song that celebrates the excitement of going out to dance and have a good time with someone special. The lyrics invite listeners to let go of their worries and enjoy the moment, encapsulating the spirit of rock-and-roll culture. The playful rhymes and catchy melody of the song are still enjoyed by music fans and dancers today.
Line by Line Meaning
Lets go out to the record house
Hey, let's go to the record house and have a good time!
Lets get there by eight o'clock
We need to make sure we get there by eight so we don't miss anything.
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Lil' Liza Jane is so cool, we can't help but get excited about it.
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
We just can't get enough of Lil' Liza Jane's awesomeness.
Lets go out and dance tonight
Tonight, we're going to hit the dance floor and have a great time.
Everything gonna be alright
No need to worry, we're going to have a great time and everything will be okay.
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Yeah, Lil' Liza Jane is still the best, and we're still pumped about it.
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Just can't get enough of Lil' Liza Jane's greatness.
Hey pretty baby lets go downtown
Hey, gorgeous, let's go to the city and have some fun!
I'm gonna tired of hangin' around
I'm getting bored of doing nothing, so let's go out and do something exciting!
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Even though we're going downtown, we still can't stop thinking about Lil' Liza Jane's greatness.
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
We just love Lil' Liza Jane so much!
We're goin' down to the record house
We are heading to the record house to have a good time!
Lets get there by eight o'clock
Once again, we need to make sure we get there in time to party.
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
Yes, Lil' Liza Jane is still the best, and we can't help but get hyped up about it.
Ooh lil' Liza lil' Liza Jane
We just can't get enough of Lil' Liza Jane's coolness!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, PEARL KING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gillis Danos
I have seen Fats many times at Jazz Fest and other venues.
The company I worked for had a large company festival every year
and would always get some good entertainment.
One year I was walking under the big ten talking to friends and co workers
and didn't notice Lil Fats had just taken the stage.
When hes started singing and playing I could not believe my eyes and ears.
Living only 45 minutes from New Orleans I knew about him but damn
He was spot on singing and playing like Fats. He was right about Fats
When he would take stage at Jazz Fest the whole crowd got silent for a while.
Then the party started !
Virginia Williams
They are really channeling the spirit of the great man! So great to hear this music again.
Gillis Danos
I have seen Fats many times at Jazz Fest and other venues.
The company I worked for had a large company festival every year
and would always get some good entertainment.
One year I was walking under the big ten talking to friends and co workers
and didn't notice Lil Fats had just taken the stage.
When hes started singing and playing I could not believe my eyes and ears.
Living only 45 minutes from New Orleans I knew about him but damn
He was spot on singing and playing like Fats. He was right about Fats
When he would take stage at Jazz Fest the whole crowd got silent for a while.
Then the party started !
Jos van der Gun
Al does a really great job!
James M.
beautiful tribute to fats r.i.p
DallasPix
Amazing!! Close your eyes & you think it's "The Fat Man" himself.. Wow!! Outstanding job!! ..
† R.I.P. O:) Fats Domino.. ♫ Forever in our hearts ♫ "Rock & Roll Never Forgets.. I won't forget you..
"If you believe in forever, then life is just a one night stand, If there's a Rock & Roll Heaven, then you know they've got one hell of a band".............. "Rock & Roll Heaven" - (A. O'Day & J. Stevenson)
gfrkiss
WOW! That's unreal...
JOHN PEARCE
YES, A ENGLISH FRIEND OF MINE WAS IN NEW ORLEANS WAY BACK IN THE 1980'S & HE WENT OVER TO FATS DOMINO'S HOUSE. HE OPENED THE DOOR & THEY HAD A NICE CHAT . WE MET FATS WHEN HE CAME OVER HERE ON HIS FIRST TOUR OF LONDON --- AT THE SAVILLE THEATRE. YES , IT WAS VERY NICE MEETING HIM & SEEING HIM IN CONCERT FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME !! WE WENT EVERY NIGHT -- EXCEPT FOR THE WEDNESDAY. ANYWAY , GREAT MEMORIES & OF COURSE WE SAW HIM AGAIN ON HIS OTHER TOURS. A GREAT ARTIST !! WE ALSO LIKED CHUCK BERRY & JERRY LEE LEWIS. JOHN IN UK.
Joe Kelly
DAYUM! HE GOOD!!
Sarah Jane
OUTSTANDING!!!!!
bluenote824 jones
This guy is good