Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Lou… Read Full Bio ↴Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, died October 24, 2017), was a classic R&B and rock and roll singer, songwriter and pianist. He was the best-selling African-American singer of the 1950s and early 1960s whose congenial, non threatening personality allowed him to succeed despite a period of deep-seated racial segregation. Domino is also a pianist with an individualistic bluesy style showing stride and boogie-woogie influences.

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.

Silent Night
Fats Domino Lyrics

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Silent night holy night
All is calm all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night holy night

Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly host sing hallelujah
Christ the Savior is born born
Christ the Savior is born

Silent night holy night
Son of God love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord at thy birth birth
Jesus Lord at thy birth

Silent night holy night
Son of God love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace

Jesus Lord at thy birth birth
Jesus Lord at thy birth

Overall Meaning

The song "Silent Night" by Fats Domino is a rendition of the classic Christmas carol "Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht," composed in Austria in the early 19th century. The first verse sets the scene of a quiet and peaceful night, with the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus sleeping in heavenly peace. The second verse describes the reaction of shepherds who, upon seeing the glory of angels singing hallelujah, quake with fear. The third and fourth verses celebrate the birth of Jesus as the Son of God, the source of love's pure light, and the dawn of redeeming grace. The final verse repeats the message of the third and fourth, reminding listeners that Jesus is the Savior born on this holy night.

The song's message of peace and joy has made it a beloved classic around the world, translated into hundreds of languages and performed by countless artists. Fats Domino's version adds his signature rock and roll style to the tune, while still maintaining its reverent tone. The smooth melody and uplifting lyrics make "Silent Night" a timeless reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.

Line by Line Meaning

Silent night holy night
A peaceful and sacred night

All is calm all is bright
A tranquil and illuminated atmosphere

Round yon virgin mother and child
The presence of a pure and untouched mother and her infant

Holy infant so tender and mild
A divine newborn, gentle and meek

Sleep in heavenly peace peace
Rest peacefully under the protection of Heaven

Shepherds quake at the sight
The humble and lowly shepherds shake with awe

Glories stream from heaven afar
The heavens overflow with radiant glory

Heavenly host sing hallelujah
The angelic hosts sing praises of exultation

Christ the Savior is born born
The Messiah, who will save humanity, is born

Son of God love's pure light
The Light of pure divine love is embodied in the Son of God

Radiant beams from thy holy face
Your holy face emanates a luminous aura

With the dawn of redeeming grace
The dawn of salvation brings redemption and forgiveness

Jesus Lord at thy birth birth
Jesus, the Lord, is born

Jesus Lord at thy birth
Jesus, the Lord, is born

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AUGUSTO CESAR DE OLI TEIXEIRA, FRANK GRUBER

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