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.
Nothing New
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Just like it did once before
Nothing new, just the same old thing
You got me singing the blues again
The news is all over the town
You got me acting like a clown
Nothing new, it's the same old thing
Telling lies is all you know
You have me believing they were so
Nothing new, just the same old thing
You got me singing the blues again
You build me up, then you let me down
You got my head going 'round and 'round
Nothing new, just the same old thing
You got me singing the blues again
In Fats Domino's Nothing New, we hear the artist lamenting about the same old problems he's facing over and over again. The blues are knocking on his door once again, and he can't help but sing about it. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and desperation as he acknowledges the constant cycle of problems that he can't seem to escape. He mentions how rumors, lies and deceit are part of the problem, and how these problems make him feel like a clown. While the verses are sad, the chorus is particularly haunting where he repeats again how he's singing the blues yet again.
The song is a testament to the reality of many people who face similar circumstances every day. It is as if Fats Domino was reminding us that, sometimes, life can seem like a revolving door of problems that we can’t seem to shake off. It's a powerful message that is as relevant today as it was when the song was written decades ago.
Line by Line Meaning
The blues is knocking on my door
I am feeling down and the sadness is coming back, just like it has before.
Just like it did once before
I have felt this way before and it feels like I can't escape it.
Nothing new, just the same old thing
This sadness and feeling of being down is nothing new, it's a constant presence in my life.
You got me singing the blues again
Your actions or the situation has made me feel this way again and I can't shake it.
The news is all over the town
Everyone knows what's going on and it's adding to my stress and anxiety.
You got me acting like a clown
I am making a fool of myself because of the way you're making me feel.
Telling lies is all you know
You're dishonest and I can't trust anything you say.
You have me believing they were so
Despite knowing you're dishonest, I still want to believe what you're saying is true.
You build me up, then you let me down
You make me feel good and then you do something to hurt me.
You got my head going 'round and 'round
I can't stop thinking about what you've done and it's making me feel more and more upset.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, JACK JESSUP, PEE WEE MADDUX
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Lima Stanier
It's pretty funny you can hear Fats saying "For the last" and then the faint beginnings of a conversation at the end of the recording. I like this kind of little details, gives the songs this "live" feel to it.
BlazingChris
Best Rythm & Blues Band ever !
Audrey
Pure talent!
Don Lawry
This record was in Elvis' personal record collection.
John Astrup
Domino great blues singer.
RomoBomo
How does this have so little views?
Daniel Kubacki
WOW!