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 the Saints Go Marching In
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Oh, when the saints go marching in
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the sun refuse to shine
Oh, when the sun refuse to shine
Dear Lord I want to be in that number
Oh when they crown Him Lord of All
Oh when they crown Him Lord of All
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
When they crown Him Lord of All
Oh, when they gather 'round the throne
Oh, when they gather 'round the throne
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
When they gather 'round the throne
Fats Domino's song "When the Saints Go Marching In" is a well-known tune that features a hopeful message about the desire to be counted among the faithful in heaven. The lyrics express the singer's longing to be included in a select group of people who will march with the saints when they enter heaven. The repetition of the lyrics, "Oh, when the saints go marching in," emphasizes the urgency and importance of being included in this group.
The song progresses with the singer expressing the desire to be a part of this group, even during difficult times, such as when "the sun refuse to shine." The religious imagery used in the lyrics is a representation of the values of Christian beliefs. The singer also expresses a desire to be present when "they crown Him Lord of All" and "when they gather 'round the throne," which highlights the importance of being present for important spiritual events.
Overall, the song is a simple, yet powerful expression of the longing for spiritual unity and eternal salvation, which elicits feelings of hope and optimism for both the singer and the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, when the saints go marching in
I aspire to be among the righteous who will be welcomed into heaven
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
I humbly pray to be counted among the blessed ones who will enter heaven
When the sun refuse to shine
Even in the worst of circumstances or the end of the world, I still yearn to be among the righteous
Oh when they crown Him Lord of All
When Jesus is recognized and celebrated as the ultimate King of all, I seek to be among those rejoicing
When they gather 'round the throne
When the faithful are assembled before the throne of God, I hope to be included among them
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Ola Edvard Myhre
on Put Your Arms Around Me Honey
This is NOT Fats Domino !!!!