Image from More Things.
From the Associated Press via NOLA.com:
By STACEY PLAISANCE
The Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Twenty of Fats Domino's gold records lost or destroyed during Hurricane Katrina have been reproduced and were presented to the 79-year-old Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer at a French Quarter nightclub Monday.
Domino was all smiles, saying repeatedly "thank you, thank you" to a crowd of about 100 friends and family. Also present were some of the city's most noted musicians, including Irma Thomas, Charmaine Neville and guitarist and singer Deacon John.
Among the gold-plated records Domino lost when Katrina flooded his 9th Ward home on Aug. 29, 2005 were "Going to the River," "Blue Monday," "Valley of Tears," "Blueberry Hill," "Whole Lotta Loving" and "I Want to Walk You Home."
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Domino also was recognized Monday by the Recording Industry Association of America with its "American Music Legend" award, making him only the second artist to receive the honor — the first being Johnny Cash about a decade ago.
"It's not an annual award," said RIAA spokeswoman Laura Doud. "It's to award those elite artists whose imprint on American music is undeniable and invaluable."
Yo, Fats! I nearly wore out my feet dancing to Fats' songs in the fifties.
He lost everything in Katrina, including his beloved piano. Click on the picture and check out his cool sofa.
Al Barger at MoreThings.com says this about using pictures from his site:
It's usually considered bad form to "steal bandwidth" by using images from other people's server on your own pages. It's best all round to copy them to your own server, though I'm not sweating it. But if you use something directly off my server, I'd DEFINITELY appreciate a courtesy link.
That's nice.
Of the many songs of Fats' that I like, this one is special to me - especially since Katrina:
From "Walkin' to New Orleans"
It's time I'm walkin' to New Orleans
I'm walkin' to New Orleans
I'm going to need two pair of shoes
When I get through walkin' to you
When I get back to New Orleans
Oh hell yeah!
ReplyDeleteAnd that's one cool loveseat: a '59 Coupe de Ville, if memory serves.
That IS a cool loveseat, Mimi.
ReplyDeleteNice little dog too.
Lindy
Johnieb, could be, could be. I don't have your car expertise.
ReplyDeleteNice little dog too.
Lindy, is it stuffed?
No Way, Grandmere...Say it 'aint so.
ReplyDeleteThat little dog looks like it's about to stand up and bark.
Lindy
I wondered if it might not be a gift from Mr. Berry,
ReplyDelete"saw Maybelline in a Coupe de Ville".
As hard as it may be to live there, there's some things 'bout the South that I miss that can't be provided up 'cher.
"Maybelline"! Now that was a good song, wasn't it, Johnieb?
ReplyDeleteThat love seat is just nuts! So sad how much was lost in Katrina, but it's nice to see that sometimes a small part can be recreated in a way that brings people together, huh?
ReplyDeleteHave you heard of Charimaine Neville's Fish Fry? She does them every Friday to raise money for her neighbors. I found out about them doing marketing for Hellmann's Real Food campaign of all things - but I thought it was really cool. (You can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrnPKb5d2HU)
Laura, I couldn't find Charmaine Neville's video at the address you posted.
ReplyDeleteGrandmère Mimi, sorry about that, hmmmm...
ReplyDeleteTry copying and pasting this link into your browser - sometimes things get funny when you try to click through from a blog. I know that happens on my blog sometimes. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrnPKb5d2HU
Laura, what a wonderful idea. The yummy-looking food made my mouth water. Here's a direct link to the video.
ReplyDeleteIt is so cool.
haha - I know! Makes my typical dinner or mac and cheese or chicken look pretty weak.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to view the video. There are a few others about New Orleans up there as well.