Memories - Thanks, Fats (1928-2017)

[packman]

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[usaf-vet]

1. Great oldie

Always like to sing along.

[rurallib]

2. So sorry to hear of his death

While my older brothers loved Elvis, I loved the likes of Fats Domino and Buddy Holly.

Domino's music was so real.

My favorite was 'Walking to New Orleans'

[randr]

3. On my way to school with my first transistor radio

"Blueberry Hill" came on as we were entering. We were frozen in a time I will never forget. Late to class again.

[DFW]

4. I think this was called "Fats And Friends" with Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis

If THIS doesn't get you jumping and shaking, you need to see a neurologist:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xc62vt

[watrwefitinfor]

5. Afraid my jumping and shaking days are over.

But my toe tapping and desk drumming still work fairly well. And my face is gonna hurt for days from the big grin I can't wipe away.

Thanks for this.

Wat

[DFW]

6. I think the grin and the toe tapping will suffuce

[ATL Ebony]

7. Recall that we almost lost him in Katrina . . .

but then saw a news report of him being rescued and taken to safety by Coast Guard and helicopter ride.

He did a benefit concert shortly after Katrina which was great. However, I can't find it online but will post when I do. Fats was awarded the National Medal of Arts by Bill Clinton but it was lost in Katrina Hurricane. Bush ("W&quot later replaced by it though.

I've been listening to "Fats And Friends" over, and over, and over -- you can tell they had a ball.

R.I.P. Fats Domino -- you left us with lots of memories and great music.