SON OF NEW ORLEANS
Barry McCanna | Normandy, France | 04/25/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"America's got talent, as is amply proved by this compilation of Fats Domino's hit singles from the fifties. First, there's his playing which is grounded in the rhythm & blues style; secondly, his infectious vocal style; and thirdly his impressive roster of compositions. I remember some of these numbers very well, because they were enormous hits in England, partly because they sounded so different. It was a time of musical change, when rock and roll, trad jazz, and skiffle were beginning to dominate the pop scene, but Fats carved out his own individual niche."