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.
The Sheik of Araby
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;
The Sheik of Araby is a love song by Fats Domino that expresses the desire of the Sheik to possess the love of someone who he sees as destined to be his. The lyrics depict the Sheik as a confident, powerful and dominant figure as he declares that he is the ruler of Araby and that the love of his desired one belongs to him. He vows to sneak into her tent at night, thus perpetuating his power and control over her. The stars in the sky are symbolic of the path that they will follow together, and he promises to share his position and authority with his lover, making her the ruler of the land with him.
The song has been interpreted in different ways over the years, but one of the most common is that the Sheik represents a fictionalized version of the Arab world, with his tent and the stars that lead to his love symbolizing the exoticism and mystery of the Middle East. The song's melody is catchy, and the lyrics reflect the popular theme of romantic adventure that was prevalent in American popular culture in the early 20th century. As such, the Sheik of Araby is one of the most popular love songs ever recorded.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the Sheik of Araby
I am the leader of this exotic land called Araby
Your love belongs to me.
You have given your heart to me and belong to me
At night when you're asleep
Under the cover of darkness, when you drift off to sleep
Into your tent I'll creep.
I will sneak into your quarters and be near you
The stars that shine above,
The celestial bodies that shine in the sky
Will light our way to love.
Will guide us towards romantic affection
You'll rule this land with me;
You will share your power and riches with me as we rule over this land together
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ted Snyder, Harry B. Smith, Francis Wheeler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.