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.
Monkey Business
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Take care business different from you and me
He don't punch a clock
Never throws A block
He got it made swinging from a tree
No he's not six feet tall
He never go out to ball
He's got no bills to pay
He sees nothin' says nothin' hears nothin'
He got it cheap if he want a wife
Three squares a day rain or shine
He got it made for the rest of his life
No he's not six feet tall
He never go out to ball
He's got no bills to pay
All he do is sleep all day
He sees nothin' says nothin' hears nothin'
Take care business different from you and me
He don't punch a clock
Never throw the block
He got it made swinging from a tree
In Fats Domino's song "Monkey Business," the lyrics describe the simplistic and carefree life of a monkey swinging from a tree. The monkey is portrayed as having no responsibilities and no worries. He doesn't work or go out to social events, and has no bills to pay. Instead, he spends his time sleeping and simply existing, without a care in the world.
The lyrics suggest a comparison to human life, where many people are burdened with the responsibilities of work, bills, and social obligations. The monkey's lifestyle is portrayed as different, yet enviable. The message is a commentary on the complexities of human life and the desire for simplicity.
Line by Line Meaning
He sees nothin' says nothin' hears nothin'
The monkey is unbothered by the outside world and chooses to ignore everything around him
Take care business different from you and me
The monkey's way of life is not compatible with humans and our ways of taking care of business
He don't punch a clock
The monkey has no need to work or keep a schedule, unlike humans who must adhere to a workday
Never throws A block
The monkey does not engage in violent behavior
He got it made swinging from a tree
The monkey enjoys a life of freedom and ease by swinging around in a tree all day
No he's not six feet tall
The monkey is not physically imposing or intimidating
He never go out to ball
The monkey does not go out and socialize or have fun like humans do
He's got no bills to pay
The monkey has no financial obligations, unlike humans who must pay bills and make a living
All he do is sleep all day
The monkey's life is simple and devoid of work or responsibilities, allowing him to sleep all day
He got it cheap if he want a wife
The monkey can easily find a mate without the pressures or expenses of human courtship
Three squares a day rain or shine
The monkey is provided for and does not have to worry about finding his next meal
He got it made for the rest of his life
The monkey's life is secure and carefree, without the worries and stresses of human life
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John Astrup
Had a monkey Susie, Love Fats Domino.
Phil Silverman
1965 must be release date ? Merci
John Astrup
I bought mine in 1965 LP.