@78stovinyl: "I'm Ready" is a classic 1959 rock and roll song by the legendary pianist and singer-songwriter Fats Domino. Written by Al Lewis, Sylvester Bradford, and Domino himself, the upbeat track became a major hit, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the R&B singles chart. Produced alongside his longtime collaborator Dave Bartholomew, the song perfectly captures the infectious New Orleans rhythm and boogie-woogie piano style that defined the golden age of rock and roll. Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. (26 February 1928 – 24 October 2017) was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter who stood as one of the most influential pioneers of rock and roll music. Over a career spanning more than seven decades, his distinctive rolling boogie-woogie piano style and warm, smooth baritone vocals helped define the New Orleans rhythm and blues sound and shaped the landscape of popular music. With more than 65 million records sold worldwide, Domino was the best-selling African-American rock star of the 1950s. “The Fat Man" (1949): His debut single with Imperial Records, co-written with longtime collaborator Dave Bartholomew, is widely considered by music historians to be the first rock and roll single to sell over one million copies. Between 1955 and 1963, Domino achieved 35 records in the U.S. Billboard Top 40, including massive crossover hits like "Ain't That a Shame" (1955), "Blueberry Hill" (1956), and "I'm Walkin'" (1957). He was honored as part of the inaugural class inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 alongside peers like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry. Unlike some of his more rebellious contemporaries, Domino's performance style was inviting, friendly, and non-threatening. This broad appeal allowed his music to bridge deep social divides, helping to break down racial barriers at integrated concerts during the height of segregation in the United States. His heavy accentuation of the offbeat—vividly captured in tracks like "Be My Guest"—is also apparently recognized as a foundational influence on the birth of Jamaican ska music. Thank you Fats you were definitely ready.🎙️ #musichistory #78rpm #fatsdomino #rhythmandblues #vintagemusic @78s to Vinyl | Jules Le Veron

78s to Vinyl | Jules Le Veron

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