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Fats Domino - 1949-1951 (1951)

Track listing:
  1. Detroit City Blues 2:25
  2. The Fat Man 2:35
  3. Hide Away Blues 2:23
  4. She's My Baby 2:39
  5. New Baby 2:34
  6. Little Bee 2:26
  7. Boogie Woogie Baby 2:15
  8. Hey! La Bas Boogie 2:22
  9. Korea Blues 2:16
  10. Every Night About This Time 2:04
  11. Careless Love 2:13
  12. Hey! Fat Man 2:33
  13. Tired Of Crying 2:12
  14. What's The Matter Baby 2:11
  15. I've Got Eyes For You 2:37
  16. Stay Away 2:11
  17. Don't Lie To Me 2:17
  18. My Baby's Gone 2:30
  19. Rockin' Chair 2:25
  20. Sometimes I Wonder 2:20

Notes

Dec 10, 1949 - Apr 1951

An exemplary release showcasing Domino at the very outset of his career, 1949-1951 documents a vitally important time for Fats, as well as for New Orleans music and rock & roll as a whole. "The Fat Man" is often seen as one of the first rock & roll records, but it's by no means the only highlight on this disc. Indeed, almost every cut is a fabulous example of 1950s New Orleans R&B, and far from being a historical curiosity, these cuts (especially "Detroit City Blues" and "Boogie Woogie Baby") are some of the most exciting of the period. A fabulous release.