I've Been Around

Fats Domino

About I've Been Around

"I've Been Around" is a song written and performed by Fats Domino, released as the B-side to the single, "Be My Guest", in 1959. While "Be My Guest" peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, "I've Been Around" made the chart on its own, peaking at number nineteen on the R&B charts and reaching number thirty-three on the Billboard Hot 100.


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1993
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I've been around the world it's true
Searching for someone exactly like you
And finally I found a love that is true
Whoa ho ho ho, whoa ho ho ho, whoa ho ho ho

Nobody know just how I feel
You had me spinning just like the spinning wheel
But finally I found a love that is true
Whoa ho ho ho, whoa ho ho ho, whoa ho ho

You heard my story, you heard just what I said
A man without love, he might as well be dead
But I finally I found a love that is true
Whoa ho ho ho, whoa ho ho ho, whoa ho ho ho

I've been around the world it's true
Searching for someone exactly like you
And finally I found a love that is true
Whoa ho ho ho, whoa ho ho ho, whoa ho ho ho

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Fats Domino

Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. (born February 26, 1928) is an American R&B and rock and roll pianist and singer-songwriter. He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Domino is French Creole and Creole was his first language. Domino was delivered at home by his midwife grandmother. Like most families in the Lower Ninth Ward, Domino's family were new arrivals from Vacherie, Louisiana. His father was a well known violinist, and Domino was inspired to play himself. He eventually learned from his uncle, jazz guitarist Harrison Verrett. Fats released five gold (million-copy-selling) records before 1955. Domino also had 35 Top 40 American hits and has a music style based on traditional R&B ensembles of bass, piano, electric guitar, drums, and sa… more »

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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO

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10 facts about this song

Artist
"I've Been Around" was recorded by Fats Domino, an accomplished American pianist and singer-songwriter. He is recognized as one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.
Period of Release
The song was released in 1968, during a period when Domino was still actively producing hits.
Record Label
Fats Domino recorded "I've Been Around" under the record label Reprise Records.
Writing Credits
The song was written by the team of Robert Guidry and Fats Domino himself. Guidry, also known as Bobby Charles, was a notable singer-songwriter from Louisiana.
Recording Studio
It's speculated that the song was likely recorded at Cosimo Recording Studio in New Orleans, where Fats Domino cut many of his hits.
B-side
"I've Been Around" was the B-side track of the single that had "Lady Madonna", a Beatles song that Domino covered, as the A-side.
Song Style
The song follows the traditional rhythm and blues style that Fats Domino popularized, with a Boogie-Woogie piano rhythm characteristic of his music.
Re-releases
"I've Been Around" has been included in various album collections and compilations of Fats Domino hits over the years due to its popularity.
Live Performances
Fats Domino regularly included "I've Been Around" in his concert setlists, emphasizing its importance in his repertoire. An example is his 1973 performance at Montreux Jazz Festival.
Style Influence
"I've Been Around" showcases Fats Domino’s transformative influence in the music world, particularly on the development of rock and roll, along with rhythm and blues.

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