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| Irvin Mayfield, Fats Domino, Davell Crawford |
Rock ’n’ roll pioneer Fats Domino, 85, was honored Wednesday at his home by New Orleans Jazz Orchestra founder Irvin Mayfield and keyboardist Davell Crawford.My relationship with Fats goes back a long time, to the early 1950s, when we jitterbugged or slow danced to his music. Fats' recordings remain in my music collection today, and I listen fairly often. Congratulations, Fats. The gold records, No. 1 hits, and honors are well-earned and well-deserved.
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Domino’s ascendancy began in 1949 with his million-selling recording of “The Fat Man.” By the early 1960s, he had racked up 35 Top 40 records including the No. 1 hits “Ain’t That a Shame,” “Blueberry Hill” and “Blue Monday.”
Here's Fats with "Blue Monday".
One of my favorites is "Where Did You Stay Last Night"??? It goes on to say--"yo clothes aint it you right--come home this morning when the sun was shining bright.." Have it on 78rpm!! Now that dates me!!
ReplyDeleteDavid, your old 78rpm surely dates you. Fats had so many wonderful songs, and yes the one you mention is a good one.
Delete33rpm vinyls are making a comeback now. The quality of the sound on the old records is excellent, better than CDs. Of course, you have to ignore the static from the nicks and scratches.