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.
Trust in Me
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Hey pretty baby, I want to talk with you
I need somebody to tell my troubles to
[Chorus:]
Hey pretty baby, what are you doing tonight
Hey pretty baby, what are you doing tonight
Come and go with me, I'll make everything alright
Hey pretty baby, you're the type for me
Hey pretty baby, you're the type for me
I'll be good to you, you'll be trusting me
[Chorus]
Hey pretty baby, sure look good to me
Hey pretty baby, sure look good to me
We'll get together, oh how happy we'll be
In Fats Domino’s 1961 hit song “Trust in Me,” the singer addresses a woman he is interested in and with whom he hopes to gain trust. The lyrics begin with Fats asking the woman to talk with him and listen to his problems, suggesting that he is in need of someone to confide in. The central theme of this song is trust-building within a relationship, as Fats emphasizes that he will be good to her and that she can trust him completely. He encourages her to come and go with him, promising to make everything alright.
The chorus of the song repeats Fats’ invitation, asking the woman what she is doing tonight and urging her to accompany him with the promise that he can make everything right. He emphasizes the importance of her presence in his life and iterates that she is the kind of woman he likes. The song ends on a high note as Fats tells her how great they would be together, emphasizing the importance of trust in building a successful relationship.
Overall, Fats’ lyrics in “Trust in Me” speak to the universal human desire for love, companionship, and trust. His words stress the importance of openness, honesty, and vulnerability in relationships, emphasizing that trust is necessary to build strong connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey pretty baby, I want to talk with you
Fats Domino is trying to establish a communication with his lover to open up about his problems
I need somebody to tell my troubles to
Fats Domino is expressing his need for someone to confide his problems in
Hey pretty baby, what are you doing tonight
Fats Domino is proposing a date plan to his lover
Come and go with me, I'll make everything alright
Fats Domino is reassuring his lover that he will take care of everything and make her happy
Hey pretty baby, you're the type for me
Fats Domino is complimenting his lover stating that she is perfect match for him
I'll be good to you, you'll be trusting me
Fats Domino promises his lover that he will treat her well and in turn earn her trust
Hey pretty baby, sure look good to me
Fats Domino is again complimenting his lover, appreciating her looks
We'll get together, oh how happy we'll be
Fats Domino is expressing his eagerness and anticipation to be with his lover, and looks forward to a happy future with her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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PJ Riverdale
Sounds like a rough splice at 2'17" and a too long out.
Cosimo must have still been on a learning curve with his Ampex 350.......
This is an early tape session, J&M having been one of, if not the last pro studio to convert over from direct to wax recording.
Interesting guitar break repeated later on "Boll Weevil".
Rhymeswith Sweet
EXPLOSIVE, never heard before, thanks. r.i.p. Dave Bartholomew, what a TITAN. GREAT channel. thanks for session info etc. great service to music i f-ing LOVE FATS.
Steve Espinola
A component of the extended run time is from this playing at the "proper" speed. On my "This is Fats Domino" LP they run the whole thing ridiculously fast-- key of B instead of B flat. Same bad edit, but yes, a longer fade here. Unlikely that it's due to splicing, since the part keeps changing; think they just faded the take earlier.
Myke Vision
It seems like this is the first song Fats did that didn't end with a drum "splash" or drum chop or other close but had a studio fadeout
Valery Orlov
You're right. And unique in that on this session.
Valery Orlov
Sorry, but this is NOT single version, but extended one (by splicing?) issued on 8-CD box "Fats Domino - Out of New Orleans" by Bear Family Records in 1993. The single version (at least, on 78 rpm single) runs 2:30, and not 2:47 as here.
Torbjörn Brunzell
who cares? He´s rockin my shoes off!
8kO ryderhoopz
It's not Walter 'Papoose" Nelson on guitar here???