Fats Domino was one of the pioneers of rock and roll music and sold more than 65 million records. The Collected record focuses on his whole career, from "Boogie-Woogie Baby", "Ain't That A Shame" to "Blueberry Hill" and "When The Saints Go Marching In". The 2LP set covers 48 songs from his impressive career.
With his famous piano playing and smiling face he started his career back in 1949 and continued until a few years before his death in 2017. He was one of the biggest stars of rock and roll in the '50s and gained popularity with both white as black audiences. During the '60s and '70s he influenced many popular artists with his music. Artists like The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and The Monkees were influenced by this energetic rock and roll music and even covered some of his songs.
This 3CD Collected release of Fats Domino is simply the greatest selection of the man that defined the sound of New Orleans. The 75 tracks on this set show the man's craftsmanship, diversity, and the impact he has had on the generations that came in the decades to follow. Besides all his well-known songs there's room for some interesting deep cuts and live recordings.
