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 Mary
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Little Mary, my baby, don't you hear me calling you
You got me reeling and rocking, don't know what to do, what do do
I want you, I need you, you got me spinning like a top
I want you, I need you, you got me spinning like a top
If you don't love me I believe my heart will stop, it will stop
I'm crying, the sun is shining, but it's raining in my heart
You got me reeling and rocking, since we've been apart, been apart
Little Mary, my baby, don't you hear me calling you
Little Mary, my baby, don't you hear me calling you
You got me reeling and rocking, don't know what to do, what do do
The lyrics to Fats Domino’s song “Little Mary” focuses on a lover’s desperation and longing for his significant other. In the song, the singer pleads with “Little Mary, [his] baby” to listen to him and understand his feelings for her. He confesses that she has him “reeling and rocking” and doesn’t know what to do with his emotions. Despite the sun shining outside, he describes his internal turmoil, claiming that it’s “raining in [his] heart”.
The lyrics showcase the pain and unpredictability of love. It emphasizes both the joy and angst of being infatuated with someone, making the singer feel like he’s “spinning like a top” but also worried that his heart may stop if Little Mary doesn’t return his feelings. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer’s desperation for Little Mary’s attention and affection even when he doesn’t know what to do. The song highlights how heartbreak and love can both be painful and frenetic experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Mary, my baby, don't you hear me calling you
Addressing Little Mary as his baby and calling out to her, hoping she listens.
You got me reeling and rocking, don't know what to do, what do do
Feeling all mixed up, not knowing what to do or how to get out of this state.
I want you, I need you, you got me spinning like a top
Expressing the strong feelings of love, desire, and how it has made him feel dizzy.
If you don't love me I believe my heart will stop, it will stop
The fear of rejection and longing for her love, stating that his heart won't survive without it.
I'm crying, the sun is shining, but it's raining in my heart
Even though it's a bright sunny day, he's feeling sad and teary, as his heart is aching.
You got me reeling and rocking, since we've been apart, been apart
Since they've been apart, he's lost himself and is feeling off-balance and unsure.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, ANTOINE DOMINO
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Dave Bartholomew*, one of the architects of rock and roll, passed away at the age of 100 on June 23rd, 2019...
He partnered with Fats Domino on early rock classics including co-writing “Ain’t That a Shame.” The New Orleans trumpeter, band leader, producer, songwriter, and arranger was involved in many iconic songs including “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” “Blueberry Hill,” “I’m Walking,” and “I Hear You Knocking”...
Bartholomew was band leader for one of New Orleans premier R&B bands when he became an A&R man for Imperial Records. At Imperial, he brought in Fats Domino, working with him on combining R&B with big band, jazz, and country to create early rock and roll. Bartholomew was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991...
May he R.I.P.
* As noted on the above record label, Mr. Bartolomew was a co-composer, along with Fats, of "Little Mary"...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department; in 1953 Fats reached #10 with a record titled "Rose Mary"...
Scott Falkner
Released on the day I was born.
John Astrup
Remember this from the jukeboks, later by it Soon.