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  The Music of Fats Domino   best quiz  
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If you know one Fats Domino song it is most probably "Blueberry Hill". If you know any of his many other hit songs or want to, try this quiz. US chart: Joel Whitburn's book of Top Pop Singles. UK chart: Guinness book of British Hit Singles & Albums.
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  Lyrics Of Fats Domino    
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Between 1955 and 1962, Antoine Fats Domino had 59 songs on the Billboard Top 100/Hot 100 charts. Can you name these ten songs from the lyrics given? [All songs listed are by Fats Domino.]
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  Do You Know the Fats Domino Hit Recordings?   popular trivia quiz  
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Fats Domino made his mark in Rock n' Roll and R&B music. Many later artists credit him as a major influence on their careers. So, just how much do you know about the songs that he made famous?
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Fats Domino Trivia Questions
1. In one big hit, Fats Domino took to the streets. He went walking. What is the song title of this "walking" song?

From Quiz Do You Know the Fats Domino Hit Recordings?

Answer: Walkin' To New Orleans

Singer/Writer Bobby Charles claims credit for the inspiration of this number.

2. Which Fats Domino song includes these lyrics? "Saturday mornin', oh Saturday mornin' All my tiredness has gone away. Got my money and my honey, And I'm out on the stand to play."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Fats Domino

Answer: Blue Monday

"Blue Monday" was a number five hit on the Billboard Top 100 list in 1956. Also on that list were "The Big Beat" (number 26 in 1957) and "Poor Me" (number 47 in 1955). "Fell In Love On Monday" got to number 32 in 1961 on the Hot 100.

3. This hit was his biggest; it is known as Fats' "signature song". What is the title?

From Quiz Do You Know the Fats Domino Hit Recordings?

Answer: Blueberry Hill

As soon as you hear the unique piano intro, you will recognize the melody.

4. Which Fats Domino song with these lyrics was his first Top Three hit on the Billboard Hot 100? "Eeny meeny and miney-mo Told me you didn't want me around no more Hoo-wee baby, hoo-we Baby don't you let your dog bite me"

From Quiz The Music of Fats Domino

Answer: I'm In Love Again

"I'm In Love Again" was written by Antoine Domino/Dave Bartholomew. It was a number three hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for Fats Domino in 1956. It peaked at number 12 on the UK singles chart the same year. "I'm In Love Again" was the fifth number one hit for Fats Domino on the Billboard R&B chart. It was the B-Side of "My Blue Heaven" written by Walter Donaldson/George A. Whiting in 1924. This A-Side peaked at number five on the Billboard R&B chart and number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1956. It did not chart in the UK.

5. "Ya used to be my honey 'Till you spent all my money. No use for you to cry, I'll see you by and by." In which Fats Domino song did he sing these lines?

From Quiz Lyrics Of Fats Domino

Answer: Walkin' To New Orleans

The lines are from "Walkin' To New Orleans" that was a number six song on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1960. Also on the Hot 100: "My Girl Josephine" at number 14 in 1960 and "I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday" at number 17 in 1959. "So Long" was a number 44 entry on the Top 100 in 1956.

6. Fats Domino, like many artists, took "old songs" and rejuvenated them. Then he took them to the bank. Can you finish the title of this Domino hit? "My Blue _____?

From Quiz Do You Know the Fats Domino Hit Recordings?

Answer: Heaven

Once again, Fats employed his rollicking piano skills during the bridge of this number.

7. Which song that turned out to be Fats Domino's biggest hit on the Billboard Hot 100 are these lyrics from? "The wind in the willow played love's sweet melody But all of those vows we made were never to be"

From Quiz The Music of Fats Domino

Answer: Blueberry Hill

"Blueberry Hill" was written by Vincent Rose/Larry Stock/Al Lewis. It peaked at number two on the Billboard pop chart for Fats Domino in 1957. It peaked at number six on the UK singles chart the same year. "Blueberry Hill" was Fats Domino's sixth number one hit on the Billboard R&B chart, it remains his biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100 and his most recognisable hit. The original version was recorded by the singing cowboy Gene Autry for the 1940 movie "The Singing Hill". Also in the '40s, it was recorded by the Glenn Miller Orchestra (vocal by Ray Eberle) and Louis Armstrong with the Gordon Jenkins' Orchestra and Choir.

8. Teens heard these words in what Fats Domino tune? "Need your lovin' and I need it bad Just like a dog when he's goin' mad. Woo-ee baby, woo-oo-ee, Baby won't you give your love to me."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Fats Domino

Answer: I'm In Love Again

On Billboard's Top 100, "I'm In Love Again" reached number three in 1956, "When I See You" got to number 29 in 1957, and "I Want You To Know" peaked at number 32 in 1957. "I'm Ready" made it to number 29 on the Hot 100 in 1959.

9. This was the initial big hit for Fats Domino. It was released in the early '50s and opened the door of his career. What is the title?

From Quiz Do You Know the Fats Domino Hit Recordings?

Answer: The Fat Man

Imperial Records became his label for a long time before they were sold to another label.

10. Which place of tears was Fats Domino singing about in the song?

From Quiz The Music of Fats Domino

Answer: Valley Of Tears

"Valley Of Tears" was written by Antoine Domino/Dave Bartholomew. It was a number eight hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for Fats Domino in 1957. It peaked at number 25 on the UK singles chart the same year. "Valley Of Tears" has been recorded by such artists as Buddy Holly and Brook Benton but only the Fats Domino version has charted on the Billboard Hot 100 to date. The double A-Side record "Baby I Don't Care"/"Valley Of Tears" was a posthumous number 12 hit for Buddy Holly on the UK singles chart in 1961.

11. Starting off with a very catchy drum solo, this Domino song is about his "girl". What was her name?

From Quiz Do You Know the Fats Domino Hit Recordings?

Answer: Josephine

Give credit to his drummer Earl Palmer for getting this number off to a great start.

12. What is Fats Domino asking you to do in the lyrics of this song? "My, my-oh-my, gee you're so fine Don't, let me down I'm the king but you can wear my crown I'm gonna sing, my band gonna play I'm gonna make you queen for a day"

From Quiz The Music of Fats Domino

Answer: Be My Guest

"Be My Guest" was written by Antoine Domino/John Marascalco/Tommy Boyce. It was a number eight hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for Fats Domino in 1959. It peaked at number 11 on the UK singles chart the same year. "Be My Guest" was the tenth Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 single for Fats Domino. To date, he has achieved one Top Ten hit on the UK singles chart, "Blueberry Hill". He had achieved over 30 Top Ten chart hits on the Billboard R&B chart when "Be My Guest" peaked at number two on the R&B chart in 1959.

13. "Every time I see you baby, My love starts tumbling down. Yeah, you're just my type baby, Just my height and size." These lines are in which Fats Domino song?

From Quiz Lyrics Of Fats Domino

Answer: Whole Lotta Loving

Fats Domino's "Whole Lotta Loving" scored at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958. Also on the Hot 100: "Shu Rah" (number 32 in 1961) and "Natural Born Lover" (number 38 in 1960). "When My Dreamboat Comes Home" was number 14 on the Top 100 in 1956.

14. This song is yet another blockbuster for Domino. It hit the nerve of every working man and woman; we all related to it. What is the title?

From Quiz Do You Know the Fats Domino Hit Recordings?

Answer: Blue Monday

Fellow blues artist Overton "Smiley" Lewis released this song before Fats, but it was more blues than rock n' roll. Fats liked to get the joint jumping in his songs.

15. Fats Domino sung a song called "Walking To New Orleans", the place where he was born. Which US state is New Orleans in?

From Quiz The Music of Fats Domino

Answer: Louisiana

"Walking To New Orleans" was written by Antoine Domino/Dave Bartholomew/Robert Guidry. It was a number six hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for Fats Domino in 1960. It peaked at number 19 on the UK singles chart the same year. In August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans it was thought that Fats Domino and his family had been victims of the storm. CNN later reported that they had been rescued by a coast guard helicopter and taken to a shelter in Baton Rouge. On August 29 2006 President George W. Bush made a personal visit to replace Fats Domino's National Medal of Arts award. It had been awarded by President Clinton but lost in the hurricane.

16. In which Fats Domino number did teens dance to these lyrics? "We're gonna dance to the rock an roll. We're gonna even do the stroll. We're gonna Lindy hop with Suzy Q. It's a special party just for you."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Fats Domino

Answer: Be My Guest

All four songs made the Billboard Hot 100. In 1959, "Be My Guest" was a number eight hit. In 1960, "Three Nights A Week" got to number 15. And 1961, "What A party" made number 22 and "Jambalaya" peaked at number 30.

17. Oh, it was a shame indeed. Crooner Pat Boone "covered" this song and brought it to Number One on the charts. But, Fats did very well with it also. What is the title of this song?

From Quiz Do You Know the Fats Domino Hit Recordings?

Answer: Ain't That A Shame

Fats Domino performed this number in a 1956 film "Shake, Rattle & Rock"! and in the movie "American Graffiti". Pat Boone covered it with the title of "Ain't That A Shame".

18. What 1956 Fats Domino tune had these unforgettable words? "The wind in the willow played Loves sweet melody. But all of those vows we made Were never to be."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Fats Domino

Answer: Blueberry Hill

Fats Domino's biggest hit on Billboard's Top 100/Hot 100 was "Blueberry Hill" at number two on the Top 100 in 1956. "My Blue Heaven" made number 19 on the Top 100 also in 1956. On the Hot 100, "Let The Four Winds Blow" was number 15 in 1961 and "Telling Lies" reached number 50 in 1959.

19. Here is another "oldie" from a prior generation. Fats added it to his repertoire of hits. It was written by Cliff Friend back in the 30s. What was the title?

From Quiz Do You Know the Fats Domino Hit Recordings?

Answer: When My Dreamboat Comes Home

According to some musicians, this is an easy song to learn and play.

20. From which Fats Domino melody do these lines come? "What you gonna do when the well runs dry? You gonna run away and hide. I'm gonna run right by your side, For you pretty baby I'll even die."

From Quiz Lyrics Of Fats Domino

Answer: I'm Walkin'

"I'm Walkin'" reached number four on the Billboard Top 100 in 1957; "Yes My Darling" made it to number 55 in 1958. On the Hot 100, "Country Boy" was number 25 in 1960 and "I've Been Around" got to number 33 in 1959.

21. Fats had a talent for slow, bluesy ballads as well as the rocking and rolling hits of his band. This song includes the words, "Well if you see my Momma, tell her good-bye for me." Can you pick out the title of the song?

From Quiz Do You Know the Fats Domino Hit Recordings?

Answer: Going To The River

This was another successful adventure for the writing team of Dave Bartholomew and Antoine "Fats" Domino.

22. In 1963 Fats Domino had a hit with "_____ Sails In The Sunset". What is the missing colour from the song title?

From Quiz The Music of Fats Domino

Answer: Red

"Red Sails In The Sunset" was written by Jimmy Kennedy/Hugh Williams (Wilhelm Grosz). It was a number 35 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for Fats Domino in 1963. It peaked at number 34 on the UK singles chart the same year. Jimmy Kennedy was inspired to write the words to the song by the red sails of the yacht, "Kitty of Coleraine". He was staying in Portstewart, a seaside resort in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, at the time. The song was first published in 1935 and has been recorded by numerous artists such as Bing Crosby (1935), Louis Armstrong (1936), Nat King Cole (1951), The Platters (1960), The Beatles (1962) and Engelbert Humperdinck (2000).

23. One of Fats' biggest hits had the strange lyric of ""Baby, don't you let your dog bite me." Do you remember the title?

From Quiz Do You Know the Fats Domino Hit Recordings?

Answer: I'm In Love Again

This is just another recording hit from the team of Dave Bartholomew and Fats Domino. It was the "B" side of "My Blue Heaven".

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