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| | Fats Domino Jukebox: 20 Greatest Hits the Way You Originally Heard Them | | | Music Artist : | | Fats Domino | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Capitol | | Release Date : | | 2002-03-12 | | Store Price : | | $8.94 | | Artistopia's Price: $7.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Fat Man
2. Goin' Home
3. Going to the River
4. Ain't That a Shame
5. All by Myself
6. Poor Me
7. I'm in Love Again
8. Blueberry Hill
9. Blue Monday
10. I'm Walkin'
11. It's You I Love
12. Valley of Tears
13. Whole Lotta Lovin'
14. I Want to Walk You Home
15. I'm Gonna Be a Wheel Someday
16. Be My Guest
17. Walking to New Orleans
18. My Girl Josephine
19. Let the Four Winds Blow
20. Jambalaya (On the Bayou)
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Unheralded Superstar
Submitted on: 2009-08-10 |
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"Fats" had 37 top 50 hits between 1949 and 1963.
In the 50's, only Elvis sold more records.
Enough said! |
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GREAT CD
Submitted on: 2009-05-12 |
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| As a teen I liked Fats and his piano as I was taking lessions at the time. This CD brings back a world of good memories. |
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Fat Boogie Woogie
Submitted on: 2009-03-02 |
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If you're like me, and you like jumping lively boogie-woogie piano that rocks here and there, then this "Jukebox" is for you. The songs from his earliest recordings often swing like the big bands of the time (or a decade earlier perhaps), but in the small-scale arrangement of piano, bass, a couple of horns, sometimes a guitar, drums, and vocal - a vocal that is unique and loaded with style.
If you're like me (also), and were a teen or pre-teen when "Happy Days" was a number-one T.V. show, then you'll also have trouble erasing the image of Ron Howard attempting a version of Blueberry Hill. Of course, Blueberry Hill was not a Fats original, but had been released by Gene Autry and Louis Armstrong, but I think it's safe to say that Mr. Domino's version is the one that all remember.
An awesome highlight of this collection is Whole Lotta Lovin,' which at a minute and 39 seconds just leaves you wanting more - the good-times vibe is thoroughly infectious. The Swagger of I'm Walkin,' the rocking rolling sway of Blue Monday, and the fat (fat AND phat, you might say) rocking blues of Ain't That a Shame are also great highlights. |
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A great single CD of the "Hits the way you originally heard them"
Submitted on: 2008-08-22 |
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| They key difference between this single CD hits collection and the earlier "My Blue Heaven" is that this one uses the sped-up versions as originally released. "My Blue Heaven" and the ACE singles compilations present the songs restored to correct pitch as performed but not released. For those that grew up with the Fat Man this CD has the familiar pitch. |
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Fats Domino sold these songs without even trying--he was THAT good
Submitted on: 2008-06-11 |
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Fats Domino Jukebox: 20 Greatest Hits the Way You Originally Heard Them has some wonderful hits by the great Fats Domino. This is practically mandatory listening for fans of Fats Domino; and people who like rock and roll music from back in the day will appreciate this album as well. The artwork is also very, very good.
"The Fat Man" starts the CD with Fats singing this one out really great! "The Fat Man" has surface noise but it's a very good tune and it makes a strong beginning for this album. I really like "The Fat Man." "Going To The River" has that classic Fats Domino sound; the piano is used well and the percussion really fits in well as Fats sings this to perfection--and beyond! It's tunes like "Going To The River" that made Fats Domino so very special.
"Ain't That A Shame?" now showcases a much more mature Fats who sings and plays this like the pro he always was! The drums are great and the electric guitars add so much to the musical arrangement. "All By Myself" has a fine early rock and roll melody that's quite catchy and Fats Domino sings this really well. I love that great horn solo, too! "I'm In Love Again" has a fantastic melody and Fats sings this flawlessly. His excellent diction and his uncanny sense of timing enhance his performance and we can easily see that Fats is a founding father of rock and roll. "Blueberry Hill" should lay to rest any doubts that Fats Domino wasn't anything short of a masterful entertainer; I always liked "Blueberry Hill" and Fats' rendition is THE definitive rendition of this classic ballad.
"Blue Monday" is a strong number that Fats delivers with all his might; and listen also for "I'm Walkin'." "I'm Walkin'" highlights Fats' ability to take a rock and roll tune and charge it electrically with his fine performance and style. I'm very impressed; and another highlight of this album is "Whole Lotta Loving." "Whole Lotta Loving" features Fats front and center--right where he belongs! The piano arrangement is very strong and the melody has a great beat for dancing. "I Want To Walk You Home" is another masterpiece from the great Fats Domino; he aces this effortlessly.
"Be My Guest" has another catchy rhythm that makes you want to hear this tune over and over again--and Fats never sounded better! The brass is used to great advantage and Fats never sings a superfluous note. "My Girl Josephine" is a very pretty tune that gets an electric charge to make this a fine early rock and roll ballad; and the CD ends strong with Fats Domino performing "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)." "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" is another powerful tune and you're bound to enjoy it if this type of music is what you crave.
Overall, this Fats Domino CD is one of the better ones out there without a doubt. It is great for fans of Fats Domino; and it makes the perfect introduction for newcomers to Fats Domino's artistry.
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