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.
My Girl Josephine
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Do you remember me, baby, like I remember you?
You used to laugh at me and holler "woo-woo-woo"
I used to walk you home
I used to hold your hand
You used to use my umbrella every time it rained
You used to cry so much, it was a crying shame
You used to live over yonder by the railroad track
When it rained you couldn't walk, I used to tote you on my back
Now you try to make-believe there was no days like that
Hello Josephine, how do you do?
Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
You used to laugh at me and holler "woo-woo-woo"
In Fats Domino's song "My Girl Josephine", the lyrics speak of a sweet love story between the singer and Josephine. The beginning of the song is the singer greeting Josephine, and he asks her if she remembers him. The singer then talks about their past experiences together where Josephine used to laugh at him and holler "woo-woo-woo". He then recounts the times when he used to walk Josephine home and hold her hand. When it rained, he would lend her his umbrella and sometimes carry her on his back as she couldn't walk over the railroad track when it was wet. However, he notes that now Josephine is trying to make-believe that those times never existed, thereby implying that perhaps Josephine is no longer interested in the singer or the memories they shared together.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello Josephine, how do you do?
Greetings Josephine, how are you today?
Do you remember me, baby, like I remember you?
Do you recall me, dear, as I do you?
You used to laugh at me and holler "woo-woo-woo"
You used to tease and jest at me with mockery
I used to walk you home
In the past, I used to escort you to your abode
I used to hold your hand
Hand-in-hand, we used to walk together
You used to use my umbrella every time it rained
During rainy days, you borrowed my umbrella
You used to cry so much, it was a crying shame
It was distressing to observe you weep so frequently
You used to live over yonder by the railroad track
Your erstwhile residence was situated near the railway lines
When it rained you couldn't walk, I used to tote you on my back
On rainy days, you could not walk and I would carry you on my back
Now you try to make-believe there were no days like that
Presently, you pretend as though those days had never existed
Hello Josephine, how do you do?
Greetings Josephine, how are you today?
Do you remember me baby like I remember you?
Do you recall me, dear, as I do you?
You used to laugh at me and holler "woo-woo-woo"
You used to tease and jest at me with mockery
Lyrics © AAT MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@procopiojrpalacios9702
At Fats gig in '85, he asked "What song you wanna hear next?" Before the crowd could react, I blurted out, "Josephine!" He turned and pointed to me and said, "I heard that!" Thanks you, Fats, for your music and the memories! RIP, Mr. Domino...
@aririariribo6989
This is epic!
@alanwilson8407
Nicest superstar
@MovellaMafiaTanner
You are so lucky
@MovellaMafiaTanner
I was born in the wrong time
@Mark-ud7uo
That's so great !!
@greendro6410
Fat Domino, Little Richard and Chuck Berry are all pioneers of Rock & Roll they will forever remain legends may all of them rest in peace.
@CoscosanaimaNiess
1:40
@bobareeniobobareenio2935
AMAZING!!! No matter what mood you may be in, if you listen to Fats Domino, you’ll be feeling good in a few seconds.. .
@halbie71
I loved this song since I first heard it in in 1960 when I was only 7 years old. Rest in peace Fats & thank you for all the GREAT music!!!