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.
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Fats Domino Lyrics
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Each an ev'ryday I love you more and more
Let's get married, get married soon
You be the bride and I'll be yo' groom
Uh-huh, woo-woo, oh yeah
Hoo-hoo
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
I'm tellin' ya darlin'
What I'm gonna do
Savin' all my lovin' jest for you
I'm gonna buy you a weddin' ring
So, I won't have to worry
About a doggone thing
Uh-huh, woo-woo, oh yeah
Hoo-hoo
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Nows we married
It's plain a-see
I were meant for you
And you were meant for me
I buy a home
And we are settled down
Way out in some
Little country town
Uh-huh, hoo-hoo, oh yeah
Hoo-hoo
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
(instrumental & guitar)
Yes, my darlin'
It's plain to see
I were meant for you
And you were meant for me
We get married
Get married, soon
You be the bride
And I'll be your groom
Uh-huh, hoo-hoo, oh yeah
Hoo-hoo
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
I'm tellin' you darlin'
What I'm gonna do
I'm savin' all my lovin'
Jes' for you
I'm gonna buy you
A weddin' ring
So, I won't have to worry
About a doggone thing
Uh-huh, hoo-ooo, oh yeah
Hoo-hoo
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Fats Domino's "No No" is a love song that reflects the artist's sincere and genuine feelings for his loved one. The song quite literally speaks of a man who wants to marry his girlfriend and start a life with her. The lyrics demonstrate his commitment to her and how he is willing to spend a lifetime loving her.
The repetitive use of "uh-huh, hoo-hoo" and "oh yeah" in the song shows Fats' enthusiasm and excitement towards marrying the love of his life. The song's tempo and style of music might suggest frivolousness, but the lyrics voice genuine love and devotion. Fats' use of colloquial language, such as "doggone," also accentuates the song's charm and intimacy.
The lyrics go on to describe how Fats is saving his love just for her and how he will buy her a wedding ring to offer her an abundant and protected life. The final verse of the song speaks about buying a home and beginning a life with his beloved in a little country town. The song's overall message is a testament to the power of love and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, my darlin' I want you to know
I want you, my beloved one, to know
Each an ev'ryday I love you more and more
My love for you intensifies every single day
Let's get married, get married soon
Let's tie the knot in holy matrimony, soon
You be the bride and I'll be yo' groom
You will be the bride and I will be the groom
I'm tellin' ya darlin'
I'm telling you, my dear
What I'm gonna do
What I am going to do
Savin' all my lovin' jest for you
I am keeping all my love exclusively for you
I'm gonna buy you a weddin' ring
I will purchase a wedding ring for you
So, I won't have to worry
I won't have to be concerned
About a doggone thing
About anything at all
Nows we married
Now that we are married
It's plain a-see
It's clear to see
I were meant for you
I was meant for you
And you were meant for me
And you were meant for me
I buy a home
I will purchase a home
And we are settled down
And we will be settled in
Way out in some
Far away in a
Little country town
Small rural area
I'm tellin' you darlin'
I'm telling you, my dear
What I'm gonna do
What I am going to do
I'm savin' all my lovin'
I am keeping all my love
Jes' for you
Just for you
Uh-huh, hoo-ooo, oh yeah
Expression of excitement
Hoo-hoo
Expression of excitement
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Expression of excitement
(instrumental & guitar)
Musical interlude without vocals
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, PEARL KING
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Ola Edvard Myhre
on Put Your Arms Around Me Honey
This is NOT Fats Domino !!!!