Blue Monday

Fats Domino

About Blue Monday

"Blue Monday" is a song originally written by Dave Bartholomew, first recorded in 1953 by Smiley Lewis and issued as a single, in January 1954, on Imperial Records (catalog # 5268). The single, with a slow-rocking beat, features an instrumental electric guitar solo by Lewis. It was later popularized in a recording by Fats Domino in 1956, also on Imperial (catalog # 5417), on which the songwriting credit was shared between him and Bartholomew. Most later versions have credited Bartholomew and Domino as co-writers. The baritone saxophone solo is by Herbert Hardesty. Domino's version was featured in the 1956 film The Girl Can't Help It. It became one of the earliest rhythm and blues songs to make the Billboard magazine pop music charts, peaking at number five and reaching the number one spot on the R&B Best Sellers chart. It reached number 23 on the UK Singles Chart It was included on the 1957 album This Is Fats and the 1959 album Fats Domino sings 12,000,000 Records. The song title was used for a 2006 biography of Domino by Rick Coleman. 


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Blue Monday, how I hate blue Monday
Got me workin' like a slave all day
Here comes Tuesday, oh hard Tuesday
I'm so tired, I've got no time to play
Here come Wednesday I'm beat to my side
My girl calls, I gotta tell her that I'm out
'Cause Thursday is a hard-workin' day and Friday I get my pay

Saturday morning, oh, Saturday morning
All my tired has gone away
Got my money and my honey
And I'm out on the scene to play
Sunday morning my head is bad
But it's worth it, all the times I had
But I've got to get my rest
'Cause Monday is a mess

Saturday morning, oh, Saturday morning
All my tired has gone away
Got my money and my honey
And I'm out on the scene to play
Sunday morning my head is bad
But it's worth it, all the times I had
But I've got to get my rest
'Cause Monday is a mess

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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: Dave Bartholomew

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Blue Monday" is generally classified under a blend of blues and rhythm & blues genres. The song is infused with intense feelings and emotions, typical of blues music, while the rhythmic component enhances its energetic appeal.
Artists
Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, and Smiley Lewis are renowned figures in the world of blues music. All three artists have had different versions of "Blue Monday" under their names.
Dave Bartholomew's Role
Not only did Bartholomew sing "Blue Monday," but he also wrote the song. Bartholomew is a renowned songwriter and trumpeter, credited with shaping the sound of New Orleans R&B in the 1950s.
Fats Domino's Version
"Blue Monday" is best known by Fats Domino's version. It was released on the album "Rock and Rollin' with Fats Domino" in 1955. The song describes the working man's Monday morning and the ensuing week.
Successful Charts
The song achieved its highest Billboard ranking with Fats Domino’s version. It went to #1 on the R&B charts in 1956, and also hit #5 on the U.S. pop charts.
Smiley Lewis' Version
Smiley Lewis’ version, released in 1954 as a single, stood as a precursor to Fats Domino's recording of "Blue Monday." Lewis was a significant influence on many rock ‘n’ roll artists, including Fats Domino.
Cover Versions
The song has been widely covered by several artists. A more recent cover was performed by Hugh Laurie for his debut album "Let Them Talk" in 2011.
In Films
"Blue Monday" was notably featured in the film "The Girl Can't Help It" (1956). Fats Domino performed the song in one of the film's scenes.
Cultural Homage
The song is an ode to the working class of the 50s. The "Blue Monday" lyrics describe the routine of the average worker during the week, from Monday's difficult wakeup to Saturday’s paycheck.
Musical Style
The song is noted for its stride piano playing style, which Domino was famous for. It's also marked by a heavy, insistent beat, typical of New Orleans rhythm & blues and forerunner of rock 'n' roll.
Legacy
"Blue Monday" remains one of the quintessential songs that bridge the gap between blues and rock music. This song, like many others of its era, helped lay the foundation for the modern music genres we appreciate today.

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