Valley of Tears

Fats Domino

About Valley of Tears

"Valley of Tears" is a song written by Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew and performed by Fats Domino. It reached #2 on the U. S. R&B chart, #8 on the U. S. pop chart, and #25 on the UK Singles Chart in 1957. It was featured on his 1957 album This is Fats. The single's B-side, "It's You I Love", reached #6 on the U. S. pop chart in 1957.


Year:
2001
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I want you to take me where I belong
Where hearts have been broken with a kiss and a song
Spend the rest of my days without any cares
Every one understands me in the valley of tears (the valley of tears)

Soft words has been spoken
So sweet and low
But my mind is made up, love has got to go
Spend the rest of my days without any cares
Every one understands me in the valley of tears (the valley of tears)

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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, ANTOINE DOMINO

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Valley of Tears" is a song co-written and produced by Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew. The duo was renowned for their contribution to rock 'n roll and rhythm and blues.
Writers
The song "Valley of Tears" was co-written by Antoine Domino Jr., popularly known as Fats Domino, and Dave Bartholomew. Bartholomew was not only a songwriter but also a bandleader and arranger.
Release Date
"Valley of Tears" was released in 1957, one of the numerous hits produced by the Domino-Bartholomew duo in the 1950s.
Genre
The song falls into the genre of rock and roll. Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew were key figures in the development of this genre in the 1950s.
Popularity
The song reached number 2 on the Billboard R&B Best Sellers chart and number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. It remained on the chart for 16 weeks.
Legacy
The song "Valley of Tears" is significant in demonstrating the longstanding collaboration between Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew, which greatly influenced the development of rock and roll and rhythm and blues. The song remains a classic example of their work together.
Covers
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Buddy Holly and The Beatles, demonstrating its lasting impact on popular music.
Fats Domino's Influence
Fats Domino, the co-writer and performer of this song, was one of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and is considered a pioneer of rock and roll music. His songs, such as "Valley of Tears," helped to popularize the genre.
Dave Bartholomew's Contribution
Dave Bartholomew, the co-writer, is known for his contributions as a songwriter, bandleader, and arranger. His partnership with Fats is seen as critical in shaping the sound of New Orleans R&B and rock and roll.
Lyric Theme
The song, like many others from Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew, involves themes of love and heartbreak. The phrase "valley of tears" refers to a place of suffering or grief.

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