A Fast Walk Made Me Think of Fats Domino
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
Eugene, Oregon
April 16, 2023 7:48pm CST
Saturday, the weather was just right for a nice fast walk. So, I glanced at the time and headed out the door. I went farther and faster than I intended and lot of songs popped into my head, including, "I'm Walkin' " by Fats Domino.
Fats was born in 1928 in the southern state of Louisiana & died in 2017 and d of natural causes at age 89. During his long music career, he sold 65 million records and had many great hits, like "Blueberry Hill," "Ain't That A Shame" & the one I mentioned above along with many others.
He was a great entertainer and I wish I could have seen him.
Pat Boone made Fats a lot of money by recording some of his hits for a mostly white audience. (Boone sold only 38 million records).
You can listen to "I'm Walkin" and many others on YouTube.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Apr 23
Was a big one for him. But get this, that song had been previously recorded by Gene Autry!!
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@RebeccasFarm (89832)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Apr 23
I know the song and I am glad you thought of it as you were walking James.
It's a good one.
Fats was another great singer.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Apr 23
Oh yes, he had some great hits.
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@snowy22315 (180362)
• United States
17 Apr 23
I have heard that on TV when they are discussing oldies music.
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@FourWalls (67705)
• United States
17 Apr 23
Fats probably couldn’t rock white bucks, but he didn’t have to. 
Love Fats Domino, and yes, that’s a great song to walk to!!!
Love Fats Domino, and yes, that’s a great song to walk to!!!2 people like this
@FourWalls (67705)
• United States
17 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic — well, that and he was Red Foley’s son-in-law. 
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Apr 23
Right, that was all Boone had going for him. I can't believe I bought his record of Ain't That A Shame! I am ashamed, blame it on my youth.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Apr 23
@FourWalls Oh yeah. Did you know that Blueberry Hill had been recorded previously by Gene Autry" I can't imagine.
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@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
17 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic - I think so. I only agreed to go walking not to let my husband go alone, but I was later happy I went.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Apr 23
Funny how that can happen. Movement can improve mood and energy level.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
17 Apr 23
Heard about Fats Domino. Thanks for sharing his songs in YouTube.
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@RasmaSandra (79649)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Apr 23
I know the song well but my favorite is Blueberry Hill, I have done an article on him, He had a likable singing style,
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Apr 23
Yes, quite a lot better here too.
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@dgobucks226 (35552)
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23 Apr 23
As Richie Cunningham said on Happy Days, "I've found my freedom, on Blueberry Hill!" It appears you were on a "Long and Winding Road."
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