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.
Little Bee
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Little bee, little bee, she's the gal for me
She's not so pretty but fine as she can be
She's forty two in the hip, thirty one in the bust
She's forty two in the hip, thirty one in the bust
She's got big fine legs and she knows how to strut her stuff
Man she likes to ball and she likes to play
I'll love that woman until Judgment Day
Fats Domino's "Little Bee" is a fun and catchy tune that celebrates the beauty of a certain woman who has caught the singer's eye. The repeated refrain of "little bee, little bee, she's the gal for me" emphasizes the singer's infatuation with this woman, who is described as "not so pretty but fine as she can be." This suggests that the singer is more interested in the woman's personality and charisma than in conventional physical beauty.
The song also emphasizes the woman's curves, with the repeated refrain of "she's forty two in the hip, thirty one in the bust." This indicates that the singer finds this woman attractive for her ample figure and implies that he prefers women with a fuller, curvier body type. The description of her "big fine legs" further emphasizes this point, as does the emphasis on her ability to "strut her stuff."
The final verse of the song suggests that the woman enjoys a good time and likes to have fun, with the repeated refrain of "Man she likes to ball and she likes to play." The singer claims that he will love this woman "until Judgment Day," emphasizing the enduring nature of his affection for her.
Overall, "Little Bee" is a lighthearted celebration of a particular woman's charms, focusing on her personality and physical attributes in equal measure.
Line by Line Meaning
Little bee, little bee, she's the gal for me
This woman, nicknamed little bee, is the one I want and love.
She's not so pretty but fine as she can be
Although she may not be conventionally attractive, she possesses a unique and appealing beauty.
She's forty two in the hip, thirty one in the bust
Her body measurements include 42 inches in the hips and 31 inches in the bust.
She's got big fine legs and she knows how to strut her stuff
She has well-shaped and impressive legs that she confidently shows off.
Man she likes to ball and she likes to play
She enjoys having a good time and engaging in lively activities.
I'll love that woman until Judgment Day
I will love her forever, until the end of time itself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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Ola Edvard Myhre
on Put Your Arms Around Me Honey
This is NOT Fats Domino !!!!