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.
Sheik of Arabi
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Your love belongs to me.
At night when you're asleep
Into your tent I'll creep.
The stars that shine above,
Will light our way to love.
You'll rule this land with me;
I'm the Sheik of Araby"
The song "Sheik of Araby" by Fats Domino is a romantic song that expresses the desire of a former sheik who is deeply in love with a woman. He believes that the woman's love belongs to him, and he is willing to go to any length to be with her. The song begins by introducing the Sheik, and he claims ownership of the woman's love. He further explains that he will sneak into her tent at night when she is asleep. He uses this line as a metaphorical illustration of how he will win her love.
The second verse of the song further emphasizes the Sheik's passion for the woman. He declares under the shining stars that "will light our way to love," that she will rule the land with him. This is his way of proposing to her and promising her that he will do anything to make her happy. The song has a catchy and upbeat tune, which makes it easy to dance to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the Sheik of Araby
I am the leader or ruler of the Arabian Peninsula
Your love belongs to me
I have your affection and loyalty
At night when you're asleep
During the nighttime when you are in a state of rest
Into your tent I'll creep
I will surreptitiously enter your dwelling place while you are unaware
The stars that shine above
The celestial bodies that glitter in the sky
Will light our way to love
They will illuminate our romantic path
You'll rule this land with me
You will join me as a co-ruler over this territory
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARRY B. SMITH, HARRY BACHE SMITH, TED SNYDER, FRANCIS WHEELER
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Milly Fernandes
Herbert Herdesty was simply fantastic, together with Fats. Can listen to this piece again and again...so wonderful, lovely beat.
R.I.P Fats and Herbert.
Stanisław Równicki
Piękne wykonanie przypomina młodość i piekne czasy które minęły ale piosenki pozostały ,
Mohamed salem Salec mohamed
Escrita por Harry B Smith con música de Ted Snyder ,esta canción es considerada por muchos como un estándar del Jazz, multitud de cantantes han interpretado esta canción y esta versión es una de las mejores que he escuchado.
Cecelia Montoya
The great saxophonist, Walter Shane Kimble, passed away February 28, 1988, a few months after this show. He was always so lively and happy-RIP Shane. I am sure he was missed by Fats and the others. I sure missed him. Thanks Fats for such wonderful music and for bringing us these fantastic musicians.
Эркин Мустафакулов
The Sheik of Araby это Изумительно сказачное произведения искусства !.🎷🎷 Ц.Н Небесное Fats Domino) Честь и Слава Великому компазитору и певицу Fats Domino and his оркестра
L Duranceau
Fats Domino is great, but Herbert Hardesty on the sax is phenomenal. Great rendition of this classic.
Nina Misajlow
To co i jak spoewa Fast Domino. Trzyma mnie przy zyciu.
Ed Keefe
Been listening to Fats Domino for 60 years and never get tired of his music. His sax player in this video and many other Domino hits is Herbert Herdesty and his talent just can't be beat....
D GOldman
My father was a big Fats Domino fan, born in the Netherlands, he listened to him back in the very beginning, early 50's. He turned me on to the music. I am a quick learner with musical instruments so I learned to play many of his songs on the Piano. Love Fats Domino!!!
Dennis Hahn
I agree with you and what a beautiful talent.