My Girl Josephine
Fats Domino
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Hello Josephine, how do you do? Do you remember me, baby, like I remember you? You used to laugh at me and holler "woo-woo-woo" I used to walk you home I used to hold your hand You used to use my umbrella every time it rained You used to cry so much, it was a crying shame You used to live over yonder by the railroad track When it rained you couldn't walk, I used to tote you on my back Now you try to make-believe there was no days like that Hello Josephine, how do you do? Do you remember me baby like I remember you? You used to laugh at me and holler "woo-woo-woo"
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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
Lyrics © AAT MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Music Genre"My Girl Josephine" is classified under the R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, and piano blues genres, showcasing Domino's versatile musical style.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1960 and became one of the biggest hits of that year.
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Chart Performance"My Girl Josephine" reached No. 7 on the R&B chart and No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, confirming Domino's popularity in both the R&B and pop music markets.
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Song CreatorsDomino co-wrote the song with his longtime partner Dave Bartholomew. Their collaboration was central to Domino's success in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Inspirations"My Girl Josephine" represents the New Orleans R&B sound, often reflecting the region's jazz, blues, and boogie-woogie music influences.
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The Domino EffectFats Domino's version of "My Girl Josephine" influenced many artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis and the Beatles. It's said that the Beatles referred to Fats Domino as a huge influence on their music.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by various artists. Jerry Jaye's country version reached No. 29 on the Billboard chart in 1967 and Bill Black’s Combo’s instrumental version reached No. 18 in 1960.
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Live PerformancesEven into his older age, Domino continued to perform "My Girl Josephine" at live shows with great energy, captivating audiences with his voice and piano skills.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics humorously depict Domino's affection for a girl named Josephine, who is described as being 'five feet tall and weighs two hundred pounds.'
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Term of EndearmentThe term 'Josephine' in the song is a popular term of endearment in New Orleans culture, hence it was used in the song to express Fats Domino's love for his hometown.
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Legacy"My Girl Josephine" is often cited as a defining song of the early rock ‘n’ roll era, contributing significantly to Fats Domino's legacy as a rock ‘n’ roll pioneer.
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