THIS WAS AMAZING!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Fats Domino - Ain't That A Shame REACTION

[@deonneparrish9850]

Fats Domino one of the legends of Rock! Blueberry Hill is a classic of his.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Love blueberry hills

[@jacobthomas4036]

Me too

[@jennifermorris6848]

I found my thrill there!

[@Kristirasmussen]

My favorite is Walking to New Orleans ♥️

[@jhonyermo]

Good call. YES

[@Cookies_crumbs]

Two other great songs by Fats Domino are “Blue Monday” and “I’m Walkin’.” “Blueberry Hill” is probably his best known song.

[@jackies5481]

Yes, indeed ... you're talkin' -- and pointing the Rob Squad to some good songs.

[@bobarnold1706]

My Blue Heaven

[@matthewdrake4385]

Blueberry Hill always reminds me of Happy Days.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Whenever he had a hot date

[@erikagholston6610]

I've heard Blueberry Hill a lot.

[@crzyoldmn]

Also got to give a listen to "Be My Guest" "Blue Monday" "Blueberry Hill" "I Want To Walk You Home" "I'm Walking" "Kansas City" "My Blue Heaven" "What A Party" and a many more. Dig it!

[@angiewaldman1444]

Those are all awesome songs

[@kendeeni]

Elvis, when a reporter addressed him as "king", replied that Fats Domino was "the real King of Rock and Roll." Another time Elvis (who became a star the following year, 1956) said: “A lot of people seem to think I started this business,” said Elvis. “But rock ‘n’ roll was here a long time before I came along. Let’s face it: I can’t sing like Fats Domino can. I know that.”

[@JonBurrows3577]

And in this video interview (pieced back together after being cut up for news reels) Elvis again reaffirms the primary influence on Rock’n’Roll: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomZhJ2LZpJqjaM

[@arkhsm]

Very humble of a King to say this !!

[@jackgilchrist]

Love Fats, but Chuck Berry is the real King of Rock and Roll.

[@JonBurrows3577]

@@jackgilchrist by sales and popularity, Elvis is and always will be King. Commercially speaking, Fats was second, ahead of Chuck Berry and Little Richard, though the later two are more “rock”.

[@mildredpierce4506]

Elvis was a very humble man and gave credit where credit was due.

[@chriso6719]

Blueberry Hill is his most well known song. Try that next for him.

[@notize8246]

love this channel but i also watch Seven Hunnid on KZbin alot cuhh

[@itsmedino]

CHRIS!! First time seeing you in awhile, how ya been?

[@chriso6719]

@@itsmedino Working late a lot. I'm good, how are you.

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

When I hear the name "Fats Domino" my brain goes straight to "Blueberry Hill"!!!

[@itsmedino]

@@chriso6719 lol almost typed metoo, oops. Yeah I been slammed at work lately, RSR is always a nice break in the day.

[@LaptopLarry330]

The lead singer and pianist, is the late Antoine "Fats" Domino. He was a big music star in the 195os. "Fats" Domino was second in total record sales in the 1950s only to Elvis Presley. Domino recorded and toured from the 1940s to the 1990s, and retired from active recording and touring. He and his family barely survived Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, which was his home town. "Fats" Domino had a good manager, and was very wealthy, and lived a long life. He died in 2017, at the age of 89.

[@dirtcheap8584]

Another good 50's is Jackie Wilson - Lonely teardrops. No I'm not going to quit suggesting this. Love you guys

[@mikebarry1514]

America first , I m with you . I have been trying to get Jay and Amber to play Jackie Wilson AND Phoebie Snow . especially Phoebie singing. "At Last. " Keep trying 😇

[@dirtcheap8584]

@@mikebarry1514 I'm glad there's someone else that likes that song too. II forgot about Phoebie, will add to my play list, thanks. Thats why I love these reactions and comments. Rob & Amber are the best.

[@johnj2763]

@@mikebarry1514 bingo. 2 solid recommendations. I'll add Sarah Vaughan and Fontella Bass to those.

[@mikebarry1514]

@@johnj2763 lets keep bugging Jay and Amber for these artists that have been forgotten here.🤔

[@johnj2763]

@@mikebarry1514 no problem. Im the king of Bug.

[@christaballerinarukavina6034]

Aw, years ago, my fiance was taking care of Fats in a hospital in Chalmette, Louisiana, and he brought home a signed photo saying, "Keep dancing, Chrissy." So sweet.

[@Shrykespeare]

His real name was Antoine Dominique Domino Jr. and, like Little Richard, was one of the pioneers of Rock and Roll Music. He passed away in 2017 at the age of 89. Born in N'awlins ;), his biggest hits apart from this one were "Goin' Home", "Going to the River", "All By Myself", "Poor Me", "Blue Monday", and, of course, "Blueberry Hill." Regarding your comment about not touching on any of the big artists of the 1940's... you've actually done Ella Fitzgerald and Hank Williams Sr., as well as Louis Armstrong, and, of course, Frank. This was the heart of the "big band" era, and some of the most famous bandleaders of the time were Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman. You should also check out Billie Holiday, Perry Como, Charlie Parker, The Andrews Sisters, The Ink Spots, and Bing Crosby.

[@marshaverduzco2859]

Bing Crosby=Crooner

[@donnagonatas3155]

Don't forget the ultimate crooner Tony Bennett!✌❤

[@karlsmith2570]

I actually remember being rather surprised that he was even still alive before hearing that he'd died in 2017, because I'd thought that he'd died years before that

[@Shrykespeare]

@@donnagonatas3155 Absolutely. I hope J&A do the B&W version of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". Amber will do the "Amber Sway" for sure!

[@donnagonatas3155]

@@Shrykespeareyes thats my favorite song by him.

[@beedeegee9374]

New Orleans’ own! Born Antoine Dominique Domino, Jr. February 26, 1928. He was a singer and songwriter, and great performer. Between 1955 and 1960, he had 11 top 10 songs and over his career, had 37 songs in the Top 40 on Billboard Hot 100. He was feared dead after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when he remained in his home during the storm. Within several days, it was discovered that he had been rescued by the Coast Guard. His home was destroyed, but by January 2006, work had begun to restore it. President George W. Bush made a personal visit and replaced the National Medal of Arts that President Bill Clinton had previously awarded Domino. The gold records were replaced by the RIAA and Capitol Records, which owned the Imperial Records catalogue. He remained in New Orleans until his death on October 24, 2017. R.I.P. Fats.

[@briansussman863]

Thank you for playing Fats Domino. He was very important in his day. A very early influence on Rock 'n' Roll, and a Black man who broke the race barrier on radio (as did Little Richard and Chuck Berry)

[@wrutledge1]

Facts🎯 At one point in time he was the highest paid performer for his shows, period.

[@briansussman863]

@@wrutledge1 Thank you for pointing out Fats' high wages, and appreciating Fats. He was contracted to RCA, as was Elvis. I own an ancient RCA sampler 33 rpm LP, with Fats performing Blueberry Hill.

[@evillyn7895]

I really appreciate that you guys have grown to realize that music nowadays is just a pale imitation of music as it was....a soul-touching blend of rythm, talent and creativity. It was wonderful...and still is.

[@mauricefricke6236]

B*tch please, music was great until 2012/13. It has been lacking in quality since then but up until that point there was wonderful music being released every single year. Stop it with your forced nostalgia. The 50s were a great era for music but so were the 90s or the 2000s...

[@seantreme8772]

Local fellow here, Fats rocked!!! Y’all need to check out another Louisiana boy Percy Sledge. When a Man Loves A Woman should be your intro.

[@Dinosgurl626]

Excellent suggestion! I forgot completely about Percy Sledge!

[@itsmedino]

💯💯💯

[@joshsmith302]

My brother played that at his wedding. Jordan will be crazy not to play this for Amber.

[@carolyncostner9619]

Percy was one of my favs too. I also liked " Backfield in Motion", Home Free has cover of "When a Man Loves a Woman", they really do the song justice.

[@rosssmith5963]

Are you from Treme Sean?

[@tommarks3726]

Fats once said that he just wanted to make people happy with his music.He was always smiling and truly enjoyed his Craft.

[@kathywetherington3766]

Fats Dimino was amazing, he had another great one , called on Blueberry hill. I just love how positive you guys are and all the fun you're having discovering all the older artists from years ago. Thank you for making me smile ❤ stay groovy and keep on keepin on ✌ ❣

[@richardmarsh9257]

Don't forget his hit "Walking to New Orleans". He was a real treasure!

[@donrogers1337]

You hit the nail on the head. Back then the artist could actually sing, and they were individuals and had their own style.

[@mlhesler68]

Fats Domino, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Bo Didley defined rock n roll.

[@SallyBedow]

And Chubby Checker!

[@timcarr6401]

@@SallyBedow Ah, not so much.

[@wrutledge1]

Facts🎯 The REAL kings of rock n roll.💯

[@treetopjones737]

Bo with his square guitar. He got the rhythm idea from hearing trains going down the track.

[@timcarr6401]

@@wrutledge1 Elvis for sure.

[@colinstevens2691]

You’re definitely right about today’s music. Most of it has no heart and soul, no feeling or emotion, no story telling. Those are the things that made the oldies so special along with the amazing voices and stage presence of so many of the artists and bands. Today’s music just seems mass manufactured music produced to make money., in my opinion anyway. A suggestion for 60’s music that would also fit nicely into female Friday is Dusty Springfield - You don’t have to say you love me or another one would be one of the greatest girl groups ever The Ronettes - Be My Baby or Baby I love you. Sticking with 50’s Rock n roll icons you could try Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire

[@sarablack2547]

The sad thing is that young people only know this rubbish so they think it's great cause they don't know anything else they don't know what real music sounds like that really fills your soul and heart.

[@scottsprague8502]

Yes! I agree, Dusty Springfield should definitely be on Female Friday. Great suggestion!

[@sharonh951]

@@sarablack2547 And, (with only a few exceptions),they've really only gone back as far as the mid-late 50's. I am SO hoping at some point, that they will take a look into the 30's,40's and early 50's to hear some of the amazing music and singers of those eras. Also, since Jay loves the piano and orchestras, and Amber loves her horns, they should listen to some of the fabulous music of the Big Band era. Glen Miller, The Dorsey Bros., Benny Goodman, and so much more.I can hardly wait to see some reactions to those. They should also touch on Linda Ronstadt's covers of songs she recorded with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. Her "What's New" album is one of her best ever. Her voice is simply gorgeous !

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

@@sharonh951 We danced to Orchestras. Couples dancing. It was awesome. I lived listening to 30's & 40's music when I traveled. Did Rosemary Clooney do any in the 30's?

[@autumnamber6849]

@@scottsprague8502 Connie Frances too! and these, LaVern Baker. Connie Francis. Brenda Lee. Dinah Washington. Della Reese. Aretha Franklin. Etta James.

[@andythrush3341]

Blueberry Hill is a must! Fats was always so positive and energetic. Great early rock influencer. Thanks for sharing.

[@neoncatfish3585]

Fats Domino lived in the same house before he became famous in New Orleans in the lower ninth Ward, Married 1947 and they had 9 kids. Until hurricane Katrina damaged it beyond repair! He lost all his Gold records and and most everything else! When he played play Blueberry Hill after Elvis passed away he always dedicated it to Elvis! Elvis said that Fats Domino was the real king of rock and roll!!! Fats Domino has many many good songs!!!!

[@davidrobinson3716]

Now you need to react to the piano player that inspired Fats Domino and others. It would also be the earliest time period you have reacted to. Fats Waller from the 1930's and 1940's. Make sure you get a video clip that shows his facial expressions because you will love them because he has charismatic. "Your Feet's too Big" from the 1930's or "Ain't Misbehavin" from the movie "Stormy Weather (1943)" are two you should check out.

[@briansussman863]

I love Fats Waller, and there are various films of him playing.

[@nzlemming]

Ooh, Amber, that "thank you": when Jordan says he doesn't listen to rap anymore - I feel you, gurl!

[@michelleortega1514]

The Andrew sisters and Glenn Miller were fantastic 1940s singers.My parents listened to Glenn Miller everyday.

[@chriso6719]

My Dad loved big band, Glenn Miller in particular.

[@harrietmiller3982]

My music teacher in school was Herb Miller's brother

[@leadingblind1629]

I dig Company B (abbvr. title cuz phone! 😝 ) and Summer Place.

[@mamaasaiz]

I loved the Andrews sisters! Young, preteen me had a thing for the short one. :)

[@gypsygirl3255]

Me too! Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie

[@happymethehappyone8300]

THIS FEEL GOOD SMOOTH SOUL GROOVE CLASSIC WILL BRING A SMILE,, THE BLACKBYRDS "WALKING IN RHYTHM"... A TRUE MUST HEAR.

[@Dinosgurl626]

Love Fats Domino. You need to listen to Blueberry Hill. He was an awesome artist!

[@bullwinkle276]

Hey Jay and Amber, I love your reactions! I love your style of giving compliments to both the songs and the artists. I have a PhD in the history of popular music: the eighties on back, so feel free to ask me about artists of this great by-gone era. Re: Fats Domino. Yes, he's the guy singing and playing piano. His real first name is Antione (That's french for Anthony). Born and raised in New Orleans and he was the definite sound of New Orleans combination of Dixieland jazz and early rock 'n roll. He charted records from 1950 to roughly 1968ish. The saxophone solo you heard was by a guy named Herb Hardesty and, needless to say, he was a great musician. Check out "The Fat Man" by Fats, recorded 1949. That was the song that put him on the charts! Keep up your good work!

[@dwainshearer6674]

In regards to your comments about rap, you now have a better understanding of how hard it is for those of us that grew up with music from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s find it hard to stray from that music to today’s rap and pop. Yes, some of it is really good but so much of it sounds exactly the same.

[@scottelement]

This!!

[@kentclark6420]

And when you try and categorize it, you can't.

[@dinastanford7779]

It has become synthetic. Doubt if in 10 years, people will be reacting to it, like you do to older music.

[@blackprix]

Totally agree Dwain

[@GranFelicia]

wonderful and so accurate way to describe it!!

[@dankugler980]

The 50’s were a transition between big band music and what became Rock and Roll. This is bluesy but also boogie woogie. If you want horns check out swing music, late 30’s early to mid 40’s. Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and others.

[@susanmay6830]

The music from the second half of the 1950s WAS rock and roll. The transition period was the late 1940s and the early 50s.

[@stevefriery9086]

Let's go "Walking to New Orleans." My favorite by the incomparable Fats.

[@JerisEve]

Love that one.

[@rs-ye7kw]

When you reacted to Chubby Checker (The Twist) it was mentioned in the comments that Chubby chose that stage name as homage to Fats Domino. That's probably where you remember his name from.

[@rachellara4661]

I totally dig 50s tunes! My dad used to sing the stuff when he would cook lol One of my fave 50s groups is The Platters, my fave song is Twilight Time. I think y'all would love their sound!

[@StevenEverett7]

Yes, The Platters were a great group. I really enjoyed their version of House of the Rising Sun. The had a female lead vocalist for that one. They also did a lot of great Do Whop. Cheers, Steve

[@Wilson-cp4gx]

Definite yes on Platters…Smoke Gets in your Eyes!

[@julieford8788]

Oh my gosh! Love his music. He was one of my Dads favorites so we bonded over that. Since my Dad has passed , I love the music even more. Such a great talent. 💓💓

[@Pauba1946]

Frank Sinatra was from the 40’s. Also for Female Friday from the 40’s The Andrew’s Sisters “Bogey Wogey Bugle Boy of Company B” a fast song you both will enjoy.

[@cnatview]

Your smiles are just the best....thank you for sharing them with us everyday. Take care and be well. Peace.

[@pamelalucas4781]

That was the year I was born. I love him. You guys ,I'd love to hear you do Otis Redding ,These Arms of mine.

[@angiewaldman1444]

I second that. Love that song

[@aaronjanusch6090]

Brilliant song!!! It's one of the ten best songs to slow dance to!

[@jayce711]

Oh so happy you played Fats Domino!! Some of his hits, I Found My Thrill (on Blueberry Hill); I'm Walkin'; Walkin' To New Orleans.

[@stephenulmer3781]

Another great pioneer of Rock and Roll. Fats Domino is awesome ☺

[@danadnauseam]

Antoine "Fats" Domino was one of the key figures in the transition from old R&B to rock. Other commenters have posted some of the important songs in his catalog. For comparison, you should also listen to Cheap Trick's cover of this song.

[@itsmedino]

My big sister used to torture me with this song. Every time I was frustrated, told to do a chore I didn't want to do, or lose a game she was always there singing "Ain't that a shame". I got so mad, which made her giggle and tease me more. Sigh, good memories. Love you Sis.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

Fats Domino is the individual! He was so cute! That’s my parents music and it was so innocent and sweet even for the fifties! He had another big hit with Blueberry Hill! I remember he survived Katrina in New Orleans but has since passed! RIP! This clip is from a movie! This is part of the birth of Rock and Roll!!!❤️❤️

[@johnathandavis3693]

Fats had a VERY long career. He just recently passed and was still performing just a few years ago. A true rock LEGEND, one of the Founding Fathers of ROCK...You guys MUST react to the Platters - suggest "Only You" or "The Great Pretender"....

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Two AWESOME songs.

[@patriciamcelroy3581]

Yes! The Platters!

[@davidpost428]

Absolutely right ! Here, here !

[@patriciakeith6755]

J and A need to do Twilight Times by the Platters.

[@machoward6443]

You would love The Platters - a black harmony group with a lead singer with the voice of an angel.

[@kirpalite]

37 Top 40 hits in just 8 years. One of the greatest legends of Rock and Roll and R&B. And a real classy guy, humble, and sweet.

[@janiceduke1205]

1955.Legendary musician Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. was born on February 26, 1928, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The youngest of eight children in a musical family, he spoke Creole French before learning English. ‘Ain’t That A Shame’ was the first rock ‘n’ roll song I ever learned. My mother taught it to me on the banjo before I learned the guitar. Nobody else knows these reasons except me." John Lennon.

[@colibri1]

In the studio version of this, he does sing with kind of a more powerful sound. He seems a little subdued here. A group called Cheap Trick had a big hit with a hard rock cover of this in 1978 that's worth listening to.

[@helenwheels3270]

Cheap trick's live version is the best version lol fight me.

[@ZaveAres]

@@helenwheels3270 well of course

[@caseyhazelman2390]

I love Amber’s loving touch.

[@jhonyermo]

She is great, isn't she!

[@markcausey6048]

Fats Domino was a New Orleans artist and was loved by all. . He has so many more wonderful songs . He always had a big smile when he performed and it was contagious.

[@Xcris_crosX]

I loved 🥰 Fats Domino. He was an icon. Another living legend named himself after him. Chubby (Fats) Checker (Domino)

[@thefuzzman]

If that's true (and I'm not doubting you), that's a pretty cool tidbit that I did not know! 👍

[@matthewdrake4385]

Part true, I believe it was Dick Clark from American Bandstand who helped Chubby Chubby get his nickname.

[@Xcris_crosX]

@@thefuzzman "...it was Domino who served as the muse for Chubby Checker's moniker. Checker was born Ernest Evans and nicknamed "Chubby" since childhood. In 1961, the singer was perfecting his Fats Domino impression in the recording studio of Dick Clark of American Bandstand fame. When Clark's second wife, Barbara, heard him, she quipped, "His name is Chubby, like Fats? Well, then, his last name should be Checker, like Domino." The name stuck

[@seppokangas1488]

@@Xcris_crosX I don’t rate Chubby Checker anywhere even near Fats Domino as far as musicians go, but that’s a great story.

[@colleenbendan3034]

I was 7 years old when this song was on the radio regularly. Loved Fats, and all the do-wop music of that era. Neighbor teen girls let me come to their dance parties, and they taught me how to do the bop and the stroll. What a magical time it was for this little girl. My face is cramping from smiling so much :D Thank you for doing this reaction!

[@Xcris_crosX]

I learned that stuff from my big sisters. I loved to see them in their petticoats, poodle skirts and bobby socks

[@StevenEverett7]

Through the medium of the internet we can now listen to great music and musicians from the twenties up to current day. That's about 100 years worth of exploring! Each era had some wonderful music and singers. It's too bad we have no recordings of past centuries of music. What a loss!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

What's cool about a certain era is that we have piano rolls. We have actual piano rolls of Scott Joplin's playing. Which is pretty darn awesome!

[@StevenEverett7]

@@sourisvoleur4854 That's interesting. How far back do the piano rolls go? Is there any internet recordings of them that you know of?

[@diceportz7107]

If you look at the progression of music, you will notice that until rock, it was all about the singer. Musicians came and went, even in the Big Band Era. There, if there was no singer, it focused a lot on the Bandleader. The crooners you are so fond of may have had a director or a producer that they liked to play with, but the accompainment was done by studio musicians or possibly a House Band. If you think about it, there are a dozen guys that can play the guitar piano, drums, but only 1 that can sing like Fats Domino. Rock is where the electrifying of instruments allowed for more improvisation and exxperimentation than in centuries past. The versatility of a guitar helped lend to its acceptance by the populace. And that inturn drove the trend of the band being the important element, not just the singer.

[@ToniMcGinty]

My Fats recommendations would be: "My Blue Heaven", "Blueberry Hill", "Blue Monday" and "I´m Walkin". Chubby Checker´s name is actually a riff on Fats´ name.

[@bryanCJC2105]

Early Rock & Roll of the 50s is iconic. As you've noticed before, early Rock & Roll has a "fun" element that is simple and genuine while expressing universal feelings and situations we can all still relate to. The music and instruments were just as important as the lyrics which gives the songs layers to enjoy. It helps present a "wholesome" time that wasn't really that wholesome. This song by Fats Domino made the top 10 (#1 on the Black charts) but a cover version released in the same month by a white artist, Pat Boone, made it to #1 because he got more airplay. It would be years before Fats Domino's original version would become the most popular version of this song. Black music was limited by what radio stations would play it in those days. Fats Domino said "what they call Rock and Roll now is Rhythm and Blues. I've been playing it for 15 years in New Orleans". Elvis Presley called Fats Domino the real King of Rock and Roll.

[@JeansDolls]

His name was Fats Domino…. Not the group, he had 11 top 10 hits.

[@pffp6246]

RIP all you old time Rockers….. My grandfather used to belt out on his Saxophone to this song & many others , have tears in my eyes cause I can hear that old school sound just like my grandfather…..

[@jennydeville5758]

I think the biggest difference is back then they were all entertainers. They were multi talented.💜

[@TheBlack-my5yf]

Pleased to hear your commentary on music from back in the day. It's not hating on today's music. It's appreciation of the talent that went into creating music back then: Songwriting. Music Composition. Musicianship (real instruments). Vocals.

[@billwieland8497]

Suggestions: Christopher Cross - ‘Sailing,’ Kayne Brown - ‘Worship You,’ Kool and The Gang - ‘Celebration,’ Luther Vandross - ‘Dance With My Father,’ and last but not least ... Roberta Flack - ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.’

[@kathyweverka7886]

These guys not only sang GREAT dance music but the were performers without their being over produced. Wonderful memories!!

[@kensteel9872]

First Rock n Roll song my Dad ever heard was Fats Domino. Blueberry Hill. He walked in to a diner and it was playing on the jukebox

[@christineobrien7707]

This man looked like he was genuinely enjoying himself as he sang and played the piano. His energy bounced into the crowd of people listening to him. Now that was a performer!👍😎

[@basilcarpenterjr1592]

Fats is a legend

[@jonathanmaybury5698]

These people were the pioneers of great music, we owe them so much, they started all the music off that we have to listen to today. Fats Domino, was one of them.

[@Pauba1946]

Rap is Rap. Music is actual music.

[@jimyowell850]

If you look up Oxymoron in the dictionary, you will see this entry... "See Rap Music."

[@chrisoakley5830]

Yeah that's what I've always felt. Rapping is certainly a talent but I've never felt it was very musical.

[@scottelement]

Love all your reactions but the older stuff is truly my favourite. It gives you (us all) an appreciation of the roots of rock n roll. It also highlights some really talented artists who time should never pass by.

[@reallymysterious4520]

I'm sure one of two has heard Blueberry Hill before - his greatest hit - but I like this song better. Another good one is I'm Walkin'

[@SG-js2qn]

In the 1970s there was a revival of interest in music from the 50s. A lot of stars from the 50s saw a brief resurgence in their careers, music catalogs, and television appearances. Some stars of the 70s wrote songs in a 50s style as part of that resurgence. An example would be "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John, but there's many more. And of course a lot of hits were covers of songs from the 50s.

[@joshsmith302]

Fats Domino,-(I'm walkin) is a good fun upbeat song. Speaking of fun. Amber, play the Cowsills,-(Hair) for the big J. Just to pick at him the next time he picking at you.🤣

[@treetopjones737]

The Partridge Family was a show inspired by the Cowsills.

[@marleneclausen30]

In 1955 I was five years old. M y mom and my aunt loved music and to dance. They always had the radio on. They taught me to do the Stroll to this song. Rock and Roll was my lullaby music! Keep reacting to the greats in rock’n roll.

[@caseyhazelman2390]

Shoot, y’all are just growing up. Check out Benny Goodman - Sing, Sing Sing.

[@sirtriv]

Fats Domino is a singer that was before my time but was admired by my mother. Being stuck in the car with what my sister and I call Static (Nostalgic) Rock. This is one song that will always remind me of my mother!!!!

[@59elgreco]

At 1 point, only Elvis and the Beatles had sold more records than "Fats"

[@dawngrant4918]

He is one of the classics!! Chubby Checker got his name as a riff off of "Fats Domino"

[@stxrynn]

You two are so encouraging to me. It's like all of life, when you find something that "tastes" good, you go back for more. And suddenly you realize you aren't happy with koolaid any more. Your taste is changing. I've done that a lot over the years, too.

[@treetopjones737]

That's maturity.

[@suzannealese7872]

Cool and makes the playing the piano look effortless....treasure....one our country's own musical pioneers....

[@jannekalliokoski1968]

You should react also to Roy Orbison, Gene Vincent, Buddy Holly, Paul Anka, Pat Boone and Eddie Cochran

[@salliemoore5472]

Yes Yes Yes Roy Orbison "Pretty Woman"

[@treetopjones737]

Pat was like going from real whole wheat bread to that pasty wonder bread.

[@johnj2763]

@@treetopjones737 lol. Pat Boone was the original cultural appropriator.

[@johnj2763]

Everyone always forgets the late great Big Joe Turner and his "Shake, Rattle and Roll" ( Bill Haley's sanitized version was only a cover). Even after being inducted into the 2nd class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he is often overlooked. "Rock and Roll wouldn't have happened without him."

[@johnj2763]

@@salliemoore5472 Definitely Roy Orbison. anything by Roy Orbison!

[@KimSimful]

I was born in ‘55!!! Such a great variety of music from the 50’s through the 70’s! Lol. “Fats” was born Antoine Domino Jr. btw.

[@CornhuskerKahuna1]

"Fats Domino" was a very unique and catchy name for an artist... So unique that another artist came up with a parody for his own. How else would "The Twist" master come up with his handle, "Chubby Checker"???!!!

[@davidpost428]

You guys are explorers of the Real Music and it is changing you ! Keep rollin'!

[@mickeymayfield4192]

I found my thrill on blue berry hill is his most famous song, Richie Cunningham ( ron Howard) would sing this almost every episode of happy days

[@kellylaflash1016]

yup, any time I hear the name Fats Domino, I think of Happy Days

[@mj95b]

I grew up with my Dad's favorites: Fats Domino, Chubby Checker, The Big Bopper and other greats. I remember him dancing with me on his shoulders and my sister on his feet.

[@Dinosgurl626]

You should maybe on Female Friday try listening to Connie Francis! Beautiful voice

[@RitaBowen1]

Lorrie Margon also

[@Rollin_L]

I had the pleasure of seeing Fats Domino live a couple of times, back in the 80s. He was perhaps the most animated and energetic performer I ever saw live. Never mind that he stays sitting and pounding on that piano, he put out more dynamic charisma than any rock 'n' roller prancing about the stage could, before or since. Fats playing live was an experience one never forgets. His band was so tight that they could ask for requests from the audience, pick one and launch into it flawlessly with barely a look at each other. Never have seen anything like it since.

[@herbyragan7801]

You hit quite a few from the fifties. Still waiting for your reaction to Buddy Holly, my personal favorite from that era.

[@jhonyermo]

YES Xs 1,000

[@karensilvera6694]

Yeah they should since he was the shift to rock and roll. IMO

[@eddieevans6692]

I see one of your viewers suggested Jackie Wilson. I concur and recommend "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher." It's infectiously upbeat.

[@mozzetti1]

I know this song from the Cheap Trick cover. Have you all done Cheap Trick yet? Want you to Want Me or The Flame are good ones.

[@itchyandred4131]

Love cheap trick.......saw them in 77 when they opened for Kiss✌️

[@mozzetti1]

@@itchyandred4131 Nice! I never got to see them. But I love them!

[@kenqb5450]

Listen to Cheap Trick's version from "Live at Budakohn" (sp?)

[@secolerice]

This is a transition from big band, swing, blues to Rock and Roll. I grew up on this music along with my folks big band music. This was music they could still relate to. I had a big smile on my face listening to this right now. It was like coming home.

[@jasonvillain8495]

Fats Domino was definately an original. Blueberry Hill is another classic of his. Cheap Trick does an amazing cover of "Ain't that a shame" on their Budokan album that is definitely worth a listen, Love the Bun E Carlos intro.

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

This was Great Dance Music back in the 50's. I became a teenager at a much later decade, but I remember the older cousins playing this and dancing to it. A friend & I joined a dance instruction class. It was held at a junior high school. I had so much fun with all the grown ups (us) learning how to do their dances. (Actual accomplishment as a dancer proves I had more fun than I learned.). Then another night we would meet at a Western Dance Club, get in free and enjoy a free buffet, then dance. We always had a large pitcher of ice water at the tables. The guys always made sure every girl (woman) was asked to dance. A couple of nights later we would all meet at a more upscale yuppy place to dance. And on Friday nights we would all meet at a dance studio and bring our children. There were snacks, finger sandwhiches and drinks there. Every level dancer was there. Nat'l competitors asked beginners to dance. It was so nice and sweet and fun. This group taught the Whip. Some were quite proficient with West Coast Swing. The way Amber moves... she would have so much fun.

[@jojomart]

Not sure if you know who Cheap Trick is, but they did a version of this in the late 80's - I had the LP. You should react to that version too!!!

[@sentinelmortgagecorp4291]

You mean late 70’s…

[@jojomart]

@@sentinelmortgagecorp4291 No, 80's.

[@sentinelmortgagecorp4291]

@@jojomart No, they did the remake of Elvis’ Don’t Be Cruel in the late 80’s. Ain’t That A Shame was from the Live at Budokan album from the late 70’s. Sorry, but I’m a huge CT fan who has seen them live over 40 times so I know. You can Google all this and see when they came out.

[@jojomart]

@@sentinelmortgagecorp4291 I guess they didn't hit here till the 80's. It was the Live at Budokan album alright!

[@sentinelmortgagecorp4291]

@@jojomart Exactly. And I hope I didn’t sound like a jerk. I was just trying to make sure you knew. Have a good week!

[@sharonvincent4238]

I loved Fats Domino. He always seems very happy and sweet and we loved dancing to his music when I was a kid.

[@Dudlow]

This song was written by Fats with his long-time writing partner Dave Bartholomew who left us only a couple of years ago in 2019 aged 101! They first worked together in 1949.

[@teesiemom]

Oh my goodness! 😀 Just hearing the first few notes of this song, and I instantly pictured my Dad doing his dance moves that he did when he and my Mom were dating, and it used to make me and my little sisters laugh, because, naturally to us girls, it was the silliest thing ever! Of course, he thought he was Mr Smooth, and I guess Mom did, too! 😉 They're both gone now, but thank you so much for the sweet trip down memory lane! ❤

[@wm.patrickmilford4589]

BB King, John Lee Hooker, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong, Chuck Barry Blues and old school R&B are the forefathers of Rock and Roll. This should be a prerequisite list for you to begin your journey.

[@Barcodum]

My dad was born in ‘37 and he listened to ‘40’s, ‘50’s and some ‘60s & ‘79’s. He was also a Catholic so I heard the hymns at Mass too. My mom was born in ‘45 and listened to ‘50’s through to the ‘80’s. My two older brothers were born in the ‘60’s and listened to just about everything else. I have never been fixed on one type of music in my life so hearing someone say I only listened to one type of music is so strange to me. So when you say that you’re appreciation of music has expanded since starting this channel gives me just a little bit of hope. Keep it up you two. There is so much great music out there for you to listen to.

[@AnnieAnnieBuckwheatCakes]

So very glad you guys are appreciating the really older music of the 50s & earlier. The big band/swing era that morphed into Rock & Roll is a rich history of great music. The music from this era is also called The Standards or just Standards. It's what Elvis was referring to during the Tom Jones interview when Elvis told Tom to leave the Standards to the previous generation. Although Elvis broke his own rule when he covered Sinatra's 'My Way'. The 40s & earlier was all acoustic with microphones & speakers. There were 'big bands' or mini orchestras that would travel around playing live gigs & TV performances. It was typically a conductor like Glenn Miller or Count Basie or Duke Ellington or Benny Goodman. These conductors would typically sing &/or play an instrument, too, & feature himself & others in solos. That was another fabulous element of big band music. Each instrument would be featured in a mini solo & it was always fire. If you ever want direction on this genre just reach out & I'll help you along. My parents had me in 1965 when they were 40. For someone my age to have such a love & knowledge of big band music is unusual. None of my growing up friends liked it & I have to turn it off if my hubby is around but I will never stop loving that music (that's how I feel about his love of modern Country music 🤢). I've offered this guidence in the past, maybe you'll read one of my comments & reach out. If not, I hope you can stumble upon some big band requests from other listeners or from searching the internet.

[@catenystrom6506]

Here in N'awlins, he's a LEGEND. My father absolutely LOVED him. We participated in his Jazz funeral when he died, he was really special to us. His song "Walkin' to New Orleans" is my favorite. Thanks for reacting.

[@jeffreyviront9256]

I think you two just realized why there were a few rock legends, a lot of great bands, and RAP artists seem to be a dime a dozen!

[@kimcutts6153]

Ahhh, what a legend, right there. I grew up with this kind of music. I was born in 1964, but my mam alwasys listening to this music. Xxxxxx

[@karenpowell6063]

Thank you for reacting to Fats Domino , he’s one of my all time favorite artists . What a tremendous talent !

[@thomasjurgensen2086]

He was rocking in the forties I have some that he recorded in 49 in New Orleans he is the Fat Man a true pioneer of Rock and roll