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.
Rose Mary
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Tell her I'm tired of travelin', I just can't go on this way
Every night I traveled with my friends, now I'm coming home to stay
So if you see Rose Mary tell her, tell her I'm on my way
If you see Rosemary, tell her I'm coming home to stay
The lyrics of Fats Domino's song Rose Mary convey the message of a man who is tired of wandering from place to place and longs to return to the woman he loves, Rose Mary. The singer accepts that he has been traveling with his friends every night but wants to settle down with her. He urges the person who hears the song to relay his message to Rose Mary telling her that he is returning home to stay.
The song's lyrics stand as a testament to the feelings of hope for a better future and safe return after a long journey that can resonate with anyone who has been away from their partner for some time. Fats Domino's voice and the melody of the song hit the right spot and convey the message so well that one can't help but feel the emotions behind the lyrics. The lyrics of Rose Mary are simple yet heartfelt and depict the yearning for love that is often lost in the chaos of our everyday lives.
Line by Line Meaning
If you see Rosemary, tell her I'm coming home to stay
Let Rosemary know that I'm returning to stay for good
Tell her I'm tired of travelin', I just can't go on this way
Inform her that I'm exhausted from traveling and I can't continue living this way
Every night I traveled with my friends, now I'm coming home to stay
I used to journey every night with pals, but now I'm returning to stay permanently
So if you see Rose Mary tell her, tell her I'm on my way
If Rose Mary is nearby, inform her that I'm en route to see her
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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@sauquoit13456
Dave Bartholomew*, one of the architects of rock and roll, passed away at the age of 100 on June 23rd, 2019...
He partnered with Fats Domino on early rock classics including co-writing “Ain’t That a Shame.” The New Orleans trumpeter, band leader, producer, songwriter, and arranger was involved in many iconic songs including “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” “Blueberry Hill,” “I’m Walking,” and “I Hear You Knocking”...
Bartholomew was band leader for one of New Orleans premier R&B bands when he became an A&R man for Imperial Records. At Imperial, he brought in Fats Domino, working with him on combining R&B with big band, jazz, and country to create early rock and roll. Bartholomew was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991...
May he R.I.P.
* As noted on the above record label, Mr. Bartolomew was a co-composer, along with Fats, of "Rose Mary"...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department; in 1958 Fats reached #4 with a record titled "Little Mary"...
@ranger1496
My first 45 in 1955 ,lots of party n dancing.Fun memories. Thanks Fats.
@nancywood9531
Fats married Rosemary when she was 17 and he was 28. They had 8 children. Married 60 years. She passed after Katrina which took everything the had. Rescued after 4 days in their home. Fats died at 89 years old. What a legend. He wrote this song gor his wife.
@georgephinn822
This is Before Rock & Roll - This is R & B at its best. Early Fats Domino - I would say about 1954. I was just a little boy then but they play this at the dance halls on Saturday nights and kids would listen to the music
@deralpenkonig9519
awesome!
@lytation
Thanks Der, Jack
@brucephilp
Memories from Grade 7
@pauljoseph8691
Well oh well oh well. Check out Little Richards version from 1967. No wah wah wah stroll in the park. Fats said he got stuck in this beat and wanted more