Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Lou… Read Full Bio ↴Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, died October 24, 2017), was a classic R&B and rock and roll singer, songwriter and pianist. He was the best-selling African-American singer of the 1950s and early 1960s whose congenial, non threatening personality allowed him to succeed despite a period of deep-seated racial segregation. Domino is also a pianist with an individualistic bluesy style showing stride and boogie-woogie influences.

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.

Long Lonesome Journey
Fats Domino Lyrics

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This is a long lonesome journey
Sometime I can hardly see my way
This is a long lonesome journey
Sometime I can hardly see my way
It'll be my good one lovin' woman
Can't be mistreated each and every day
But my day will be comin'
That I wont have to cry no more

Yes my day will be comin'
That I wont have to cry no more
I'll be lovin' my true love
And you'll know I'll have to let you go

This is a long lonesome journey
Nobody knows the trouble I've seen
This is a long lonesome journey
Nobody knows the trouble I've seen

Waitin' for the one to love me
And I know that just can ever be

Overall Meaning

In Fats Domino's song Long Lonesome Journey, the lyrics convey a feeling of hardship and loneliness. The singer describes their journey as long and sometimes difficult to see the way ahead. The only comfort they find is in their love for a woman who can't be mistreated day after day. The singer longs for the day when they won't have to cry anymore and can love their true love. The song shows that even though the journey of life may be difficult and long, love can provide hope and meaning.

The lyrics express a deep emotion that can be felt by anyone who has experienced the hardships of life. The repetition of the phrase "long lonesome journey" emphasizes the feeling of being lost and alone. The line "nobody knows the trouble I've seen" shows that the singer feels isolated in their struggles. However, the song ends on a hopeful note with the belief that true love will come and bring an end to the journey's hardships.

Long Lonesome JourneyFats Domino Lyrics

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Long Lonesome Journey
Fats Domino Lyrics