Antoine Dominique Domino Jr. known as Fats Domino, was an American pianist and singer-songwriter. One of the pioneers of rock and rollmusic, Domino sold more than 65 million records. (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017), The record won an Imperial Gold Record Award. To promote the comeback single Fats appeared on The Dick Clark […]
Fats Domino – Whole Lotta Loving — America On Coffee
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I love me some Fats Dominos (and Chubby Checkers). As a portly pianist with a love for early rock ‘n’ roll, Fats is an inspiration.
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Absolutely! I had the early rock and roll forced on me by my dad back in the day. I’m happy for that! Great stuff!
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Ha, yes! My mom always listened to the local oldies station. It’s had a huge influence on my songwriting. My biggest “hit,” “Hipster Girl Next Door,” is hugely influenced by that late 1950s/early 1960s rock ‘n’ roll, doo-wop sound: https://tjcookmusic.bandcamp.com/track/hipster-girl-next-door
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I can definitely hear the 50’s influence. Very catchy number! Plus, you worked in a Margaret Cho reference! Nicely done!
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Haha, thanks, dude! That was a fun song to write. It’s still my most-requested song at live shows, and I always close out with it. My buddy John and I loop in a long medley of different pop songs in A major/F# minor at the end, before finally returning to the final chorus. Good times.
Maybe if I ever get up to New England, I can open for Blab Pipe on some shows. : D
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Only if we can open for you in the south. It’s getting too cold for my bones!
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Deal, dude. Maybe we can seriously set something up for this summer down this way. I also host a front porch concert twice a year—once in the spring, once around Halloween—and if y’all wanted to make the trek for the promise of very little compensation and a place to crash, haha, maybe y’all could play one of those.
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It sounds like fun! I’ll talk to the boys!
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