The Fat Man
Fats Domino
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They call, they call me the fat man 'Cause I weight two hundred pounds All the girls they love me 'Cause I know my way around I was standin', I was standin' on the corner Of Rampart and Canal I was watchin', watchin' Watchin' all these creole gals Wah wah wah, wah wah Wah wah waah, wah wah wah Wah wah waah, wah wah wah Wah wah wah Wah waah wah Wah wah wah, wah wah wah Wah wah wah, wah wah wah Wah wah wah I'm goin', I'm goin' goin' away And I'm goin', goin' to stay 'Cause women and a bad life They're carrying this soul away
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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, ANTOINE 'FATS' DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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13 facts about this song
Historical Significance"The Fat Man" is considered one of the first rock and roll records ever made. It was recorded by Fats Domino in 1949, at the dawn of the rock and roll era.
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Musical InfluenceThe song is renowned for Fats Domino's distinctive boogie-woogie piano style, which went on to influence many rock and roll musicians.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a massive hit and it sold one million copies by 1953. This commercial success catapulted Fats Domino to national fame.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "The Fat Man" are a humorous self-deprecating take on Fats Domino's own weight. The chorus "They call, they call me the fat man / 'Cause I weigh two hundred pounds / All the girls, they love me / 'Cause I know my way around" is legendary.
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Record Company"The Fat Man" was recorded with Imperial Records, a company that Fats Domino was affiliated with for most of his career.
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New Orleans SoundThe song showcases the distinctive “New Orleans sound,” which integrates boogie-woogie, blues, and jazz.
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Song CreditThe song was credited to both Fats Domino and his longtime producer and collaborator, Dave Bartholomew.
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Chart PerformanceIn addition to its commercial sales success, "The Fat Man" peaked at number 2 on the R&B charts in 1950.
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Musical StyleThe song’s unique beat owes a lot to the ‘second line’ parade rhythms unique to New Orleans, where both Fats Domino and his collaborator Dave Bartholomew were from.
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Recording Location“The Fat Man” was recorded at J&M Studio, a small recording studio in New Orleans, which was operated by Cosimo Matassa. The studio was known for its key role in developing the New Orleans sound.
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Historical ParallelsFats Domino's "The Fat Man," with its focus on body image, was somewhat of a precursor to modern pop's Body Positivity movement - though this comparison may be anachronistic.
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Cultural ImpactOwing to its significant impact and influence on the musical genre, "The Fat Man" was added to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2015. The Registry stated that it recognizes the song's importance as part of the "aural history of the 20th century."
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AdaptationThe song was a revamp of a previous blues song titled "Junker Blues," which was reworked with new lyrics and tempo for the recording session by Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew.
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