Fats Domino: ''Walking to New Orleans''

HE AND NONE OTHER IS THE KING OF SOFT R'n'R !

06-Mar-2008 02:47:09 PM
Reviewer: Erburitt

My personal opinion is that what made him a giant was his ability to convert the frantic rock 'n' roll hits of both Little Richard and Elvis to a softer, jazzy kind of smoother rock without actually turning to ballad styled numberS (With very few exceptions, like the "Valley Of Tears" which should be properly classified as a "slow walk").

His greatness was even enhanced by his strong french-inflected Louisiana drawl inherited by his parents, I guess, that gave any of his songs a peculiar touch where sweet, melodic lines were combined to a steady, almost monotonous beat which made the song a jewel all of its own if compared to any cover cut by other rock singers.

I would also spend a word for the incomparable sax riffs, though usually too short due to the then rule of the thumb about the song lasting no more than 2 to 2.50 min.

I'm not mentioning his piano playing as I think it speaks for itself when given the chance to elaborate on it. That can be better witnessed when listening to some of his live concerts.

Well, a book wouldn't be enough to recall and criticize his never ending list of records either top charting or bubbling right under the top level.

I would recommend reading his biography. Though synthetic it tells a lot about his career and the influence he exerted over a whole bunch of top artists that showed up later on.

Most of all, try to get all you can find of dear old "Fats" if you love that magic spell that spanned from the mid 50's to the mid 60's.

As I didn't think I'd come across such a great surprise, I can tell you I got the chills as if I were getting a prelude of an unexpected pneumonia as I listened to some of his songs. Having icy chills and sweating like a pig in the sun isn't usually a good sign, but in this case it surely was.

May you get them too! (Lol)

T H A N K Y O U E D I T O R !!!

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THE VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY EXCELLENT MUSIC.

09-Sep-2007 02:33:21 PM
Reviewer: THE_MASTER_SHOOTER_R.J.B.

Hello.

This Is The Master Shooter Royal James Brewster, The True Worlds Greatest Master Shooter For Billiards. Since The Age of 15 In A Half Years, Old In The Summer of 1987, In The State of Ohio.

I Really Enjoyed Your Music, And Your Songs Over The Years, and Your Excellent Music Has Always Brought Joy To All Of My Elderly Family Members Homes, They Always Enjoyed Your Excellent Music Trough Their Years, And I Know You Worked Hard Through Your Career, To Bring That Kind Of Joy To All Walks of Life, Through Your Excellent Music To Share With, All Walks of Life.

With The Kind Heart You Have Mr. Domino, Is Priceless.

Thank You For Sharing Your Excellent Music.

FROM:

THE MASTER SHOOTER ROYAL JAMES BREWSTER.

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This is a GREAT collection!!!

16-Sep-2007 07:35:47 AM
Reviewer: Johnrusso71

Fats is absolutely fantastic artist!! Original and makes you feel a part of his music! AMAZING!!

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