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.
Your Cheatin' Heart
Fats Domino Lyrics
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You'll cry and cry and try to sleep
But sleep won´t come the whole night through
Your cheating heart will tell on you
When tears come down like falling rain
You'll toss around and call my name
You walk the floor the way I do
When tears come down like falling rain
You'll toss around and call my name
You walk the floor the way I do
Your cheating heart will tell on you
The lyrics to Fats Domino's rendition of Your Cheatin' Heart revolve around the idea that one's misconduct in a relationship will eventually be exposed, no matter how much they try to hide it. The overall sentiment of the song is one of sadness, highlighting the inevitability of heartbreak and emotional turmoil when one is not true to their partner. The first stanza sets the stage for this idea, stating "Your cheating heart will make you weep/You'll cry and cry and try to sleep/But sleep won't come the whole night through" implying that the guilt of one's actions will cause them to suffer the consequences of their behavior.
The second and third stanzas provide further detail on the effects of infidelity, with the repetition of "When tears come down like falling rain/You'll toss around and call my name/You walk the floor the way I do" emphasizing the pain and frustration that both parties will experience as a result of cheating. The repeating line "Your cheating heart will tell on you" serves as a warning that one's dishonesty will eventually come to light and have consequences.
Overall, Fats Domino's version of Your Cheatin' Heart is a somber warning about the destructive nature of cheating, and a reminder of the importance of being honest and faithful in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Your cheating heart will make you weep
If you betray someone, you will feel guilty and sad.
You'll cry and cry and try to sleep
After betraying someone, you won't be able to stop crying and will find it difficult to sleep.
But sleep won´t come the whole night through
You'll stay up all night because you can't stop thinking about what you've done.
Your cheating heart will tell on you
The guilt of betrayal will eventually be exposed, either by someone else finding out or by your own conscience.
When tears come down like falling rain
You'll cry so much that it feels like rain.
You'll toss around and call my name
You'll be restless and guilty, and may even call out the name of the person you betrayed.
You walk the floor the way I do
You'll be pacing back and forth, unable to rest because of your guilt and sorrow.
Your cheating heart will tell on you
Betrayal will always be revealed, either by others or by the internal struggle within oneself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hank Williams, Sr.
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Fuad Yaqubian
Just Too Good. Fats is a Great Singer and his band is outstanding. The Guy who plays the saxophone is just outstanding!
Andy Macdonald
With outstanding afro!
Tony Fortuna
This is where country meets the blues what a great match!😎
Elron Humpperdink
Just a buncha real dudes (and chicks) feelin bad but havin a good time doin it! That’s the blues.
Jorge Mario Rodas
He was one of my favorite singers and he shall be missed not only a great singer but a good piano player too. And he had real talent of the kind that cannot be faked. His music brings to me remembrances of my teen years and of m y High School days. Rest in Peace Fats, you shall be missed but you deserve it.
Stanley
Many many popular musicians hear days forget about the MUSIC
Tom Palestini
Jorge Mario Rodas hi
James Hickey
Jorge Mario Rodas **
Rhonda Boncutter
I grew up loving all kinds of music! He was great!
Andreas Aichner
an amazing piano player
an amazing singer
an amazing song-writer
an amazing entertainer
an amazing man......