''This Is Fats'' is a 1957 studio album by American

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pianist

Fats Domino Antoine Dominique Domino Jr. (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017), known as Fats Domino, was an American pianist, singer and songwriter. One of the pioneers of rock and roll music, Domino sold more than 65 million records. Born in New O ...

, released on

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Reception

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'' scores this release alongside all of Domino's Imperial albums as 4.5 out of five stars.

Track listing

All songs written by

Dave Bartholomew David Louis Bartholomew (December 24, 1918 – June 23, 2019) was an American musician, bandleader, composer, arranger, and record producer. He was prominent in the music of New Orleans throughout the second half of the 20th century. Originally ...

and Fats Domino, except where noted. Side one: #"The Rooster Song" – 2:05 #" My Happiness" (

Borney Bergantine Borney Bergantine (October 3, 1909 – July 4, 1952) was the composer of "My Happiness (1948 song), My Happiness," a music hit from the late 1940s that endures as an American love tune. Career Bergantine was born October 3, 1909. His Name at birth ...

and Betty Peterson) – 2:14 #"As Time Goes By" (

Herman Hupfeld Herman Hupfeld (February 1, 1894June 8, 1951) was an American songwriter whose most notable composition was " As Time Goes By". He wrote both the lyrics and music. Life and career Hupfeld was born in Montclair, New Jersey, the son of Fredericka ...

) – 1:38 #"Hey La Bas" (Bartholomew) – 2:24 #"Love Me" – 1:55 #"Don’t You Hear Me Calling You" – 2:06 Side two: #

"It’s You I Love" – 2:01 #"Valley of Tears" – 1:52 #"Where Did You Stay" – 2:00 #"Baby Please" – 1:55 #"Thinking of You" (R. Hall) – 2:09 #"You Know I Miss You" (Domino and Al Young) – 2:12

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