Search - Fats Domino :: Platinum (Dig)

Wonderful album by Fats Domino

Matthew G. Sherwin | last seen screaming at Amazon customer service | 06/11/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Platinum Fats Domino is a relatively brief CD of ten tracks that is geared toward the casual fan who wants just a sampling of what Fats could do as a recording artist. More serious Fats Domino fans will probably already have these numbers in their collections. The sound quality is really pretty good; and the artwork is very nicely done as well.



The CD starts with one of Fats Domino's greatest hits ever, "Blueberry Hill." Many other artists have performed "Blueberry Hill" but this number truly belongs to Fats Domino. This is wonderful, classic early rock and roll and Fats sings this with great sensitivity. I love it! The electric guitars work great and the keyboard work is fine, too. "Ain't That A Shame?" again showcases Fats' ability to take a ballad and make it shine so brightly; Fats delivers this without a superfluous note and that's grand! I love this tune and "Ain't That A Shame?" is a major highlight of this album. "Walking To New Orleans" has a country flavor to it and there's just a slight rock and roll twist to the melody that makes it very pleasant to the ear.



"Whole Lotta Loving" uses hand-clapping as a creative type of percussion; and Fats Domino sings this beyond perfection! The arrangement for the piano is excellent and Fats never sounded better. "Whole Lotta Loving" is more classic Fats Domino and I really like "Whole Lotta Loving." In addition, "I'm Walkin'" was a huge hit for Fats Domino; this tune has a great beat that makes it good for dancing even today and "I'm Walkin'" has an electric, aggressive beat that is catchy and memorable at once. That horn solo is really fine, too.



"I Want To Walk You Home" features Fats Domino front and center--right where he belongs! "I Want To Walk You Home" showcases Fats' ability to sing a love song all the while keeping his signature sound and style. I'm very impressed with "I Want To Walk You Home;" and Fats also makes good on "I'm In Love Again." "I'm In Love Again" is a song you may not recognize just by its title alone--but when you hear this tune I think you'll recognize it with a smile on your face! "I'm In Love Again' is a huge highlight of this album.



"It's You I Love" has Fats singing his very best and the beat is great! The backup vocalists remain squarely in the background but however subtle they are they still serve to enhance this ballad. "It's You I Love" is a fine number. "Going To The River" is another classic Fats Domino tune; and the album ends strong with Fats Domino performing "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)." Great!



Platinum Fats Domino is a fine introductory CD that gives casual fans of Fats Domino a lot to like. I highly recommend this for them and newcomers to Fats' artistry may like this album as well.

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