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.
Wishing Ring
Fats Domino Lyrics
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I wouldn't ask to be a king
I'd wish you love me like I love you
I never wish for words untold
To me you're worth much more than gold
I'd just wish you feel the same way too
I'd trade all the diamonds
For one sweet kiss from you
If wishes could come true
So, if I had a wishin' ring
I'd only ask for just one thing
I'd wish you love me like I love you
I'd trade all the diamonds
For one sweet kiss from you
I wouldn't be pending
If wishes could come true
If I had a wishin' ring
I'd only wish for just one thing
I'd wish you love me like I love you
The song Wishing Ring by Fats Domino conveys a man's desire to be loved by the woman he loves. He states that if he possessed a wishing ring, he would not wish for material wealth or power, but instead ask for her love in return. The man believes that the woman he's interested in is worth more than any possession he could own, and his only desire is for his love to be reciprocated. He conveys his willingness to trade all the diamonds in the world for just one kiss from her, emphasizing the value he places on her affection.
The song's lyrics are simple yet powerful, expressing the depth of the singer's emotions as he longs for his love to be returned. It reflects the vulnerability of a person in love, as well as the desperation and hope that comes with it, all accompanied by Fats Domino's signature boogie-woogie piano playing style. The song is a reflection of the universal desire to be loved by the one we love without any conditions, and it is relatable to many lovers who have experienced unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had a wishin' ring
If I possessed the power to fulfill any wish
I wouldn't ask to be a king
I would not want to hold a royal title or position of power
I'd wish you love me like I love you
I would desire for you to reciprocate my feelings of love towards you
I never wish for words untold
I would not want any secrets or withheld information between us
To me you're worth much more than gold
You mean more to me than any material possession
I'd just wish you feel the same way too
I would hope that you have similar feelings towards me
I'd trade all the diamonds
I am willing to sacrifice valuable material items
For one sweet kiss from you
In exchange for the simple act of affection from you
I wouldn't be pending
I would not hesitate or delay
If wishes could come true
In a hypothetical scenario where wishes could be granted effortlessly
So, if I had a wishin' ring
If I had the opportunity to make a wish come true
I'd only ask for just one thing
I would only have one request
I'd wish you love me like I love you
I would desire for you to love me in the same way that I love you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRITT, MADDUX
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BlazingChris
A lesser known song of Fats but sooooo beautifull and romantic !
Kathryn Hughes
It’s actually a cover of my grandfather’s song.
John Jensen
Just Domino 🎤🎹✊👏
Cor Lahnstein
Lovely Song !