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.
Three Nights a Week
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Three nights a week, that's too long
You know you're doin me wrong
Baby won't you please stay home.
I call you on the phone
Pretendin you were home
Although I knew you were gone,
When you're gone I'm such a lonely man
When you're gone, my heart doesn't beat the same
Three nights a week, you're gone,
Three nights a week, that's too long
Three nights a week, I'm alone
Baby won't you please stay home.
The lyrics to Fats Domino's "Three Nights a Week" tells the story of a man who is heartbroken and lonely because his lover is frequently absent. He expresses his anguish by repeating the phrase "Three nights a week, you're gone" throughout the song, which reinforces the idea that this is a recurring issue in his relationship. He pleads with his lover to stay home, acknowledging that her absence is taking a toll on him emotionally. He reveals that he has even resorted to calling her on the phone and pretending that she is home just to hear her voice. He highlights the fact that her absence is affecting his physical health. The catchy melody and the repetition of the chorus work together to convey the man's distress and longing for his partner's presence.
The song was recorded in 1953 and was written by Dave Bartholomew, who was a prolific songwriter and producer during the early days of rock and roll. The song was an instant hit and peaked at number 5 on the R&B charts. The success of the song paved the way for Fats Domino's future hits like "Blueberry Hill" and "Ain't That a Shame."
Line by Line Meaning
Three nights a week, your'e gone
You're not here with me for three nights a week.
Three nights a week, that's too long
I feel like three nights without you is too much time to spend apart.
You know you're doin me wrong
I feel like you're not being fair to me by being away for so many days.
Baby won't you please stay home.
I'm asking you to stay here with me instead of being away so often.
I call you on the phone
I try to contact you by phone.
Pretendin you were home
I act like you're here with me even though you're not.
Although I knew you were gone,
Even though I was aware that you weren't actually here.
Baby won't you please stay home.
I'm asking you to change your behavior and stay home more often.
When you're gone I'm such a lonely man
I feel very alone when you're not here with me.
When you're gone, my heart doesn't beat the same
I feel like my emotions are affected when you're not here with me.
Three nights a week, you're gone,
You're away from me for three nights a week.
Three nights a week, that's too long
I feel like three nights is too much time to be apart.
Three nights a week, I'm alone
I'm by myself for three nights every week.
Baby won't you please stay home.
I really want you to stay home more often, so we can be together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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Raymond Malcuit
THIS SONG WENT TO NUMBER 15 ON THE BILLBOARD HOT-100 CHART IN 1960.
Darryl Evans
One of many great songs from the late and great Fats Domino one of the founding fathers of Rock N Roll play him on my internet radio show Classic Soul me the Masterblaster RIP.
Sue Ann Stewart
Just enjoying Three Nights A Week You're Gone by Fats Domino! This used to be a love song! Now it's a drug song,that's how long they stay strung out!
John Jensen
Fats Domino sound ✊👏🎤🎹
Paul Bariohay
toujours aussi merveilleux !!!!!
Vera Mortelez
Je kunt zijn liedjes gemakkelijk meezingen...
Paul Pereida
You are my favorite baby to ever forget it. I love you, Paul.❤❤❤❤
Thomas housty
My day was boring, now it's crazy, luv u cuz
Charles
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Susannah Thibodeaux
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