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.
Something You Got Baby
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Make me work all day
Something you got Baby
Make me bring home my pay
There's something you got Baby
You wont to know
I say my my wo oh I love you so
There's something you got Baby
Something you got Baby
Makes me happy at home
There's something you got Baby
You oughta know oh oh
I say my my wo oh I love you so
Something you got Baby
Make me work all day
Something you got Baby
Make me bring home my pay
Something you got Baby
You oughta know
I say my my wo oh I love you so
There's something you got Baby
Make me work all day
Something you got Baby
Make me bring home my pay
In "Something You Got Baby," Fats Domino expresses his love and admiration for his partner. He tells her that there is something about her that makes him work all day and brings home his pay. He is drawn to her in a way that he cannot explain, and he loves her so much. He tells her that she makes the world go on and makes him happy at home. He wants her to know how much he loves her and emphasizes it with the repeating line, "I say my my wo oh I love you so."
The song is essentially a love letter to Fats Domino's partner, telling her that she is a significant part of his life and the reason that he works hard. He values her and is grateful for her presence in his life. The beauty of the song lies in its simplicity, expressing profound emotions in just a few lines. It is a classic example of a love song, capturing the essence of what it feels like to be in love and expressing it through music.
Line by Line Meaning
Something you got Baby
There is a quality in you that I am drawn to.
Make me work all day
Your presence and effect on me is so strong that I cannot concentrate on anything else but you, which makes me work for you all day long.
Make me bring home my pay
Your influence on me is so strong that I cannot stop thinking about you even at work and I work harder and more efficiently just to make sure I have enough money to spend on you.
There's something you got Baby
You possess a certain charm that I cannot resist, and it has an immense impact on me.
You wont to know
You are curious to know what that special quality that you possess is.
I say my my wo oh I love you so
My feelings for you are so intense that I cannot put it into words, and all I can do is repeat how much I love you.
Makes the world go on
Your presence in my life is so important that it makes everything else in the world seem insignificant in comparison.
Makes me happy at home
Your presence and love in my life brings me immense joy and happiness even in my own home.
You oughta know oh oh
You definitely should know that your impact on me and your importance in my life is undeniable.
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