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.
When I See You
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Can you hear my call (woo!)
I'm beginning to fall (woo hoo!)
In love with you
Baby (woo!)
It must be true (woo!)
The way my heart beat (woo hoo!)
You got me where you want me (woo!)
And that's where I want to be (woo!)
You got me reeling and rocking
(Like a ship upon the sea)
Baby (woo!)
Can you hear my call (woo!)
I'm beginning to fall (woo hoo!)
In love with
Baby (woo!)
It must be true (woo!)
The way my heart beat (woo hoo!)
When I see you
When I see you...
When I see you...
The song "When I See You" by Fats Domino is a classic love song that expresses the feelings of falling in love. The opening lines, "Baby (woo!) Can you hear my call? (woo!) I'm beginning to fall (woo hoo!) In love with you," convey the idea of being completely struck by someone's presence and the desire to express those feelings. The repeated "woo!" and "woo hoo!" add to the excitement that one naturally feels when falling in love.
The second verse of the song, "You got me where you want me (woo!) And that's where I want to be (woo!) You got me reeling and rocking (Like a ship upon the sea)," highlights the vulnerability that comes with falling in love. The singer admits that the object of their affection has power over them and that they are willing to be swept away in the emotion of it all. The simile used in this verse compares the feeling of being in love to that of being on a ship upon the sea, implying that it is unpredictable and sometimes wild.
The chorus, "Baby (woo!) Can you hear my call? (woo!) I'm beginning to fall (woo hoo!) In love with you, Baby (woo!) It must be true (woo!) The way my heart beat (woo hoo!) When I see you," repeats both the opening lines and the sentiment behind them, emphasizing the singer's complete infatuation with their love interest. The phrase "It must be true" suggests that the singer is unsure of what is happening but is certain that they cannot help how they feel.
Overall, the song demonstrates the giddy, exhilarating feeling of falling in love, with Fats Domino's upbeat piano and catchy melody adding to the excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby (woo!)
Expression of affectionate address to the loved one.
Can you hear my call (woo!)
Asking the loved one if they can hear the calls of affection from the hearts.
I'm beginning to fall (woo hoo!)
The singer is slowly starting to fall in love with the loved one.
In love with you
The singer is expressing his love towards the loved one.
It must be true (woo!)
The singer believes that his love for the loved one is genuine and true.
The way my heart beat (woo hoo!)
The singer's heart starts to beat faster and stronger whenever he sees the loved one.
You got me where you want me (woo!)
The loved one has control over the singer's heart and emotions.
And that's where I want to be (woo!)
The singer is willing to be with the loved one and his heart belongs to them.
You got me reeling and rocking
The singer is overwhelmed with emotions and feelings because of the loved one.
(Like a ship upon the sea)
The singer's emotions and feelings are like a ship swaying on the sea without direction.
When I see you...
The sight of the loved one makes the singer's heart beat faster and makes him overwhelmed with emotions.
When I see you...
The sight of the loved one makes the singer's heart beat faster and makes him overwhelmed with emotions.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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Jair Almeida
Maravilha parabéns pela belíssima postagem 🎉🎉🎉❤❤
Claudemir Paes
Sensacional uma obra prima gosto muito
Braixlet
This will be popular one day, I swear my soul
jeff Craven
Flip side of "What Do I Tell My Heart" on the Imperial 45 rpm I played over and over again when I was 4 in 1961, that upright piano knocks it. My dad Sargent First Class mailed me Elvis's LPs , Neil Sedaka , Paul Anka, and also a 45 of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". Daddy, 1928-2013, I love you.
David Potter
"This is a MAGIC SONG be Beause I saw this Video playing in a cafe in Yazoo City Ms around 1957"
MegaLeosilver
samba rock de doido muito chapado.
Richard Warren
Somewhere, in the back of my mind, I think I remember reading that the female vocal on this recording was LaVerne Baker. Anyone know if that is true?
Soulpaua
Richard Warren Ann Cole :)
Tom Smith
Ann Cole is the female voice
Rien B
And on the piano Paul Gayten ??