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.

Tutti Frutti
Fats Domino Lyrics

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Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom!

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Wop bop a loo bop a lop ba ba!

I got a gal, named Sue, she knows just what to do
I got a gal, named Sue, she knows just what to do
She rock to the East, she rock to the West
She is the gal that I love best

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom!

I got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
Got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
She knows how to love me, yes indeed
Boy you don't know what she do to me

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Wop bop a loo bop!

Oh tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom!

I got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drive me crazy
Got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drive me crazy
She knows how to love me, yes indeed,
Boy you don't know what she do to me

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fats Domino's "Tutti Frutti" are a simple and catchy celebration of love and rock and roll. The song starts with the now-iconic phrase "Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom" which is believed to be a nonsense phrase that Fats Domino came up with on the fly while recording the song. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Tutti frutti, oh rootie" which has no concrete meaning but adds to the joyful and upbeat tone of the song.

The verses tell the story of two women, Sue and Daisy, who are both loved and adored by the singer. The women are described as being great dance partners, knowing just how to move to the rock and roll music. The second verse implies a sexual relationship between the singer and Daisy, as he sings that she knows how to love him and that he is left almost crazy by her.

Overall, "Tutti Frutti" is a simple but infectious ode to love and enjoyment of life. The nonsense phrases and repetitive lyrics capture the exuberance and spontaneity of early rock and roll music.

Line by Line Meaning

Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A joyful exclamation to express excitement and enthusiasm for the fruit-flavored gumdrop candy.

I got a gal, named Sue, she knows just what to do
I have a girlfriend named Sue who is skilled at pleasing me.

She rock to the East, she rock to the West
She dances and moves her body in a way that is entertaining and captivating from all directions.

She is the gal that I love best
She is my favorite and most beloved girlfriend.

I got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
I have another girlfriend named Daisy who is so irresistible that she nearly makes me lose control.

She knows how to love me, yes indeed
She is very knowledgeable about satisfying my desires and needs in a romantic relationship.

Boy you don't know what she do to me
You can't even imagine how much she arouses and pleases me.

Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom!
An expression of pure excitement and joy, as if imitating the rhythm and melody of music.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOROTHY LABOSTRIE, JOE LUBIN, RICHARD PENNIMAN

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