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.
Whole lotta lovin
Fats Domino Lyrics
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True, true love for you
I got a whole lot of loving for you
I got a whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
Whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
I got a whole lot of kisses for you
A whole lot of (clap-clap) to do
And I'm so glad to see you
I got a whole lot of loving for you
True, true love for you
I got a whole lot of loving for you
I got a whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
A whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
I got a whole lot of kisses for you
I got a whole lot of (clap-clap) to do
I got a whole lot of (clap-clap) to do
'Cause I'm so glad to see you
The lyrics to Fats Domino's song "Whole Lotta Loving" express the singer's exuberant love for his partner. The repetition of "whole lot of" emphasizes the intensity and magnitude of his affection. He is not content with just a little bit of love or a few kisses, he has a whole lot of love and kisses for his partner. The "kiss-kiss" and "clap-clap" sounds add to the joyful and playful tone of the song, indicating that the singer is ready to shower his partner with affection and attention.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a whole lot of loving for you
I have a lot of love for you.
True, true love for you
My love for you is genuine.
I got a whole lot of loving for you
I have a lot of love for you.
I got a whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
I have many kisses for you.
Whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
I have many kisses for you.
I got a whole lot of kisses for you
I have many kisses for you.
I got a whole lot of (clap-clap) to do
I have many things to do.
A whole lot of (clap-clap) to do
There are many things to do.
And I'm so glad to see you
I'm happy to see you.
I got a whole lot of loving for you
I have a lot of love for you.
True, true love for you
My love for you is genuine.
I got a whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
I have many kisses for you.
A whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
I have many kisses for you.
I got a whole lot of kisses for you
I have many kisses for you.
I got a whole lot of (clap-clap) to do
I have many things to do.
I got a whole lot of (clap-clap) to do
I have many things to do.
'Cause I'm so glad to see you
Because I'm happy to see you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, ANTOINE DOMINO
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Scotseasy
You can't go wrong with Fats Domino : quality rock and roll every time. What a library of wonderful hits he has left behind.
CADWALLATER
Love the piano licks in this old song. Lots of hits from Fats in the old days. Liked them all.
Leslie Harris
RIP Fats Domino. Thank you for your amazing music and a great man. As an New Orleans native, I say thank you for staying true to yourself and always showing love to people of New Orleans and around the world. God bless you and your family. You will be missed.
GothikGem
Leslie Harris ● I totally echo your sentiments. Fats will always remain a beautiful man and a talented musician - much loved here in the UK ❤
K Gio
Totally! He never left ! Great musician.
edogawaranpo
They don't sing 'em like this anymore. Guaranteed to lift your spirits!
Dirk Van Der Sande
You should see the music now
Philip Recchia
R.I.P. Mr. Antoine "Fats" Domino, thanks for all the great music !
bobby
RIP Fats. I grew up listening to your music in the 50's, and loved every minute of it.
Sapphire Queen
Gotta whole lotta loving for you, Fats..R.I.P. Fats Domino..You will truly be missed...