Fats Domino - Blue Monday (Live From Austin TX)

"Blue Monday" from Fats Domino's 'Live From Austin TX' performance. Buy it today on Amazon amzn.to/1djHSK4 or iTunes smarturl.it/Fat....
First of all, like his hero Louis Armstrong a generation earlier, Fats is synonymous with New Orleans. Not to mention the early days of rock-and-roll. Who doesn't love the infectious lyrics and floating melodies of "Blueberry Hill," "Ain't That A Shame" or "Blue Monday?" Music was practically a birthright for Antoine Domino, Jr., one of nine kids from a poor family. He never made it past 4th grade, but he was already playing boogie-woogie piano.

[@StanRes]

eating at a motel in New Orleans in 1973 when the light go down and Fats takes to the piano. One of the best days ever.

[@heinrichvon]

This is a lesson in professionalism. Fats must have performed this song literally thousands of times. But he puts his whole body and soul into it, as if it were the very first time, charming the audience as if he were an artist at the start of his career. Farewell, Fats!

[@nettierichardson1643]

I absolutely concur!

[@wilsonoliveira7447]

I 100% , agreed!.

[@davidcranson2143]

Without Fats, there is no rock n roll. Quite brilliant.

[@michaelj.r457]

Even Katrina could not take him down. God Bless You, Fats.

[@dlagrua]

Fats was a rock n Roll Pioneer. One of the greatest, a model citizen and a good devoted family man

[@robertkm62]

Wonderful! I stood over the piano when Domino and band played in Centralia, Wa. about 1962 He had two diamond stick pins in his tie. Several diamond rings. He sweated thru tan suede suit, changed clothes at the break and came out for a second show. He stayed at my parents' motel, so I met the manager, Mr. Brown, who took me up to shake Fats' hand and get an autograph at the break. A great memory that will live as long as I do.

[@lawrenceqpadilla]

The Fat Man would have to be one of the faces on any Mount Rushmore of Rock & Roll.

[@Just1Cornetto]

Unbeatable. His music is just timeless, and I'm always ready to listen to some Fats. Other artists may come and go, but Fats and his music will live in our hearts forever.

[@sappermade6012]

One of the creators of the music we all love

[@jlia872]

Best live performance I have ever seen. His music is timeless.

[@NaturalFlirtGamer]

RIP Fats Domino. May every day now be a Saturday.

[@sauquoit13456]

Dave Bartholomew*, one of the architects of rock and roll, passed away at the age of 100 on June 23rd, 2019... He partnered with Fats Domino on early rock classics including co-writing “Ain’t That a Shame.” The New Orleans trumpeter, band leader, producer, songwriter, and arranger was involved in many iconic songs including “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” “Blueberry Hill,” “I’m Walking,” and “I Hear You Knocking”... Bartholomew was band leader for one of New Orleans premier R&B bands when he became an A&R man for Imperial Records. At Imperial, he brought in Fats Domino, working with him on combining R&B with big band, jazz, and country to create early rock and roll. Bartholomew was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991... May he R.I.P. * Mr. Bartholomew was composer of "Blue Monday"...

[@BackToTheBlues]

I always love the way he slouches around on stage, more often than not playing trumpet one-handed.

[@DanielSwartfiguer]

Nobody, absolutely NOBODY can do it like ol' Fats. Thx for posting this!

[@glorialeeyoung4400]

I always love to see Fats perform. I like all of those saxaphones too! Go Fats!!!

[@AskSwitzerland]

Me too!

[@raisincane42]

I kept his top songs from the 50's. One of my favorite entertainers. Lots of class. He put feeling in it!

[@lisnorrog]

just a simple happy-go-lucky guy-- knowin what sounds and feels good. happy belated birthday

[@TheStrongBoyz19]

God bless you Fats, always a huge rock and roll pioneer in the history of music along with the other greats

[@scidamenge]

Thank God we did not lose this man in huricane Katrina. He is still awesome.

[@stevestringer7975]

I'm white and my dad was too. He loved Fats, Chubby Checker ,Bo Diddley and Snoop Dog , et al! He passed on Oct 3, 2014 after almost 83 years. I've found new appreciation for these artists since then!

[@tangobango9653]

Everybody of ALL colors love The Fat man! He takes us away & makes us all COLORBLIND the way it should be. Bless you Mr. Domino!

[@berniemaguire8485]

Wonderful answer fats transcends all crap about color the man is fantastic, my dad was a blues man all his life we never had any money lol but the music the people we met the music growing up was something not to be missed.

[@PJG1710]

AWESOME... Music has no boundaries or color

[@epicdeuce]

His energy is contagious! All that soul picks me right up! :)

[@0224DJRick]

damn!!!! damn!! thrice! damn! this is so smooth one of the best rhythm I've ever heard this is utterly a rare gem, and some of y'all don't even known it !!

[@jackierave]

Everything Fat's did was superb !! First album I bought 1000 years ago.. but I love him still.. xxooxx

[@pricha24]

This is the stuff of legend. Fats Domino -- so epic, so groundbreaking (no pun intended :-) )

[@stevesmith6685]

God Bless Fats Domino. His music is one of the great joys of my life. Saw him once at Radio City Music Hall and he played - and pushed - his piano off the stage as a finale. All with a smile and not missing a note.

[@rayvan23]

Good bye, my radio friend from the late '50's. You got into me in such a smooth but rockin' way. Rest in peace you beautiful soul.

[@jacksofalot4317]

Fats. What a great name and what a great man.

[@blu65gibson]

probably the most likeable entertainer ever,always had a big happy smile on his face.that's what gave him alot of his appeal.

[@iloveyouemily]

I don't ever recall any other performer that seemed to enjoy their job as much as Fats Domino. He is one of a kind.

[@Hillbillyan]

Fats, one of the rock 'n' roll pionners still alive, with Jerry Lee and Little Richard. God bless him.

[@Marakesh7]

Great Song, Great Artist, A Legend and a truly wonderful human being who never had a bad word to say about any of his fellow performers.

[@Lsmaf]

RIP! Great musician and entertainer, he'll be missed.

[@segerrocks]

Yes, yes, yes. He still has what it takes. Always wanted to go to NO to hear him play there in his own enviroment. I would imagine it would be a whole lot better than seeing him perform elsewhere. I have seen him elsewhere many times. Loved it.

[@segerrocks]

OMG, I grew up with this legend. He was one of my first R&R loves. I think I had everyone of his 45's. My favorite is on both sides of a 45. Troubles Of My Own and ALL By Myself. Very early RR and never got aired much. Saw him in person many times and he played them both for me. Was in my glory. If anyone has those I hope they will post them here, then you can all grow to love them too. segerrocks

[@blazingchris5048]

Never seen somebody so happy while working...

[@vegaslover777]

It doesn't get any cooler than this. Fats you are #1, numero uno, top of the heap king of the crop.

[@nancydaly5414]

Wonderful song...great man. Rest in peace and thank you for it all

[@freemanlinda60]

Loved this guy, never forgot his soul and voice!

[@PJG1710]

AWESOME... Music has no boundaries or color REPLY

[@grayboo212]

Rest in peace. Always loved this song.

[@cityboycharlie522]

Thanks rspaceball. Takes me back to good times.

[@edfou5]

Really, how f**king PERFECT and JOYOUS is this clip! If there really is some kind of afterlife I want Fats to be the first person I see, ready to give me a big hug!

[@x_mau9355]

Hell yea, that goes on my to do list too!

[@davidkariu]

edfou5 the logistics of that not happening are overwhelming, cosmically

[@allaboard70]

Fats is the MAN :) There is still four big living LEGENDS of Rock'n'Roll; Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. They will never stop rockin' !!

[@billysikes1374]

He was the best, no one even a close 2nd, He smiled throughout every show, RIP Fats, the GOAT

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

One of the greatest and also one of the men who helped form Hank Williams Jr's. style. Fats spent many an afternoon over on Franklin Road with Bocephus and the "Killer" Jerry Lee Lewis molding a young Rocking Randall Hank. Keep on keeping on Fats!! You're the best.

[@OldTimeVoice]

A legend to be remembered!!! that's for sure ********** I love him what a great artist............Colin. Thanks for reminding me blu.

[@bazthehandyman]

Magical.

[@bonniefox6706]

My favorite of Antoine's!! That drumbeat is ever so bad!!! Where are you Mr. Nawlin's....I love your cute face...Bonnie in California.

[@bigdaddy8884]

bonnie fox I

[@arcturianeye]

Love love this guy,..the great FATS DOMINO. So good so great,beautiful soul.

[@palehorseone]

Long live the original and tremendous rock 'n' roller - Fats Domino!

[@cambria36]

I saw him in a concert way back in 1957....HE WAS GREAT THEN TOO.

[@TheOldshep]

Magic! One of the very few greats still with us

[@jhpvids]

Awesome performance.

[@SuperNolook]

One of the best performances in rock and roll history.

[@BoStone]

R.I.P great man!

[@Cerph]

Great singer

[@SAVEGREYHOUNDS]

Absolutley brilliant ...Pure Gold from a fantastic briliant artist .......PURE PURE GOLD .......

[@BennieSchill-r5v]

Mister domino was is and always will be the real king of rock and roll love from an elvis fan❤

[@robertevers8702]

What a good singer.

[@nettierichardson1643]

My all time Favorite!

[@davidh273]

He had the right choice of songs. He was great

[@ThymeBottle]

This is terrific. I remember seeing this when it aired. Fats sounds as good as he did on the recordings; he has a great band backing him up. Thanks for posting this treasure.

[@t8anderso]

Fats, There never be another like you. I Love you man!!

[@chrisfox7263]

RIP, Fats. Love you.

[@jpkaneshida5075]

A thoroughly, 100% American original - America's this grand experiment. Yeah, we've made some mistakes, but guys like Fats are proof we have something good goin' too. "I think that when people want joy and fun and happiness, they want to hear the old-time rock & roll. And I'm just glad that I was a part of that. There's only a few of us left: myself, Bo Diddley, Chuck, Fats, Jerry Lee, the Everly Brothers. It's getting thin. So I think this is the last of it, the last of the good days. Soon there'll be a totally new thing. But it won't be the same. Never." --Little Richard

[@russs7574]

Several years ago, a bunch of us were spending a night in New Orleans after returning from a cruise, and we were flying home the next day. We were staying at the New Orleans Courtyard Hotel on Rampart Street, and that evening we could hear music coming from a couple blocks down. When we went to investigate, we wound up at Louis Armstrong Park and there was Fats Domino, Trombone Shorty and Bootsy Collins, with a six or seven piece accompanying band, doing a free concert. Fats was such an awesome talent.

[@thefoxyllama]

Such a kind man. Rest in peace.

[@MySpace662]

His music is timeless,

[@slymarin322]

My.parents listened to this music we listened to this music my.kids.grew up to this.music.and some of my grandkids listen to these greatest hits. Es To-do.

[@johnpiazzo3612]

Just absolutely love this!!!!!!!!!!

[@superchitownhustler]

RIP Fats. You da man.

[@brucemitchell5637]

He always looks so happy, he truly loves performing. Such a joy to see.

[@RAnn-oy6ub]

Rip & I'll meet ya in New Orleans when my time comes 💕

[@thaoddie]

whenever I hear Fats Domino I get so happy inside!!

[@rdc3165]

RIP Fats. T_T Your music will live on.

[@bluiis2003]

pure class what a joy

[@Tom-jn6ci]

Fats is king ! ❤️

[@rwb010109]

What a great old song and performer!!!!

[@reginald1943]

ein kleiner der allerbesten

[@harveyfuqua]

What a great version and video of this classic. Thanks for sharing this posting; sure does bring back a lot of memories of the 50's &60's. He will always be one of the best from New Orleans.

[@FredMitchell]

Great performance of one of his classic songs!

[@Rightsideup]

I absolutely LOVE this guy!

[@dave327ful]

Blue Monday is to Fats Domino as Aint Misbehavin is to Fats Waller!

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1956 {December 1st} the movie "The Girl Can't Help It" had its world premier in Hollywood, CA Fats Domino performed the song "Blue Monday" in the movie; and one month later on January 5th, 1957 it entered Billboard's Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #5 and spent 18 weeks on the Top 100... And on January 26th, 1957 it reached #1 {for 8 weeks} on Billboard's R&B chart... Mr. Domino will turn 85 years old this coming February 26th...

[@TheNamesDitto]

One of the greatest rock-and-roll songs ever

[@craniuman]

The fat man and the sax It doesn't get any better than that

[@individual967]

This is amazing! So very American. Whoever posted this, so many thanks to you!

[@sherristeinhauer8831]

Rest In Peace 🌹🎶

[@franktidwell9627]

Go Fats Go...keep rocking

[@klasek]

Fats Domino is THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VeraAzarkhva]

Love!

[@mariahornosmiller8624]

Queridísimo Fats! Es cautivante.

[@ftjax]

Love that horn section....New Orleans Blues

[@markino1963]

dominant figure of r'n'r for years .....we just love you and we will forever!

[@jessenuf]

My mother told me that this was my song from her. (I smile and sigh) gotta love my momma!

[@geo_ashburn]

Happy Birthday, Fats Domino.

[@thefamilycat]

Buy the Tribute CD-the proceeds go to the Tipitina Foundation.Its a double CD and includes Paul McCartney's version of I want to walk you home-the very song where the line "I want to hold your hand" originated!

[@NikoMikkonen]

Rest in Peace, Fats.

[@Fatsfriend]

Swaney River Hot here on youtube, with the best pianoman in R&R, FATS DOMINO.

[@kevinroones2442]

#RIP Fats!

[@hotrod3able]

THE LATE GREAT GREAT MR ANTOINE FAT DOMINO 9TH WARD FAST ALWAYS WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU FATS

[@TheMeEvan]

that's putting it lightly

[@christopherbonds9553]

Fabulous rendition. Much more intense than the original recording. This was the real Fats in action.