Whole Lotta Lovin'

Fats Domino

About Whole Lotta Lovin'

"Whole Lotta Lovin'" is a 1958 song by Fats Domino, written by Domino and Dave Bartholomew. The record won an Imperial Gold Record Award. To promote the comeback single Fats appeared on The Dick Clark Beechnut Show on November 8, 1958, with singers the Kalin Twins, Andy Williams, and Gordon MacRae. The lyrics begin "I got a whole lotta lovin' for you, true true love for you".


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1990
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I got a whole lot of loving for you
True, true love for you
I got a whole lot of loving for you

I got a whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
Whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
I got a whole lot of kisses for you

I got a whole lot of (clap-clap) to do
A whole lot of (clap-clap) to do
And I'm so glad to see you

I got a whole lot of loving for you
True, true love for you
I got a whole lot of loving for you

I got a whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
A whole lot of (kiss-kiss) for you
I got a whole lot of kisses for you

I got a whole lot of (clap-clap) to do
I got a whole lot of (clap-clap) to do
'Cause I'm so glad to see you

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Fats Domino

Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. (born February 26, 1928) is an American R&B and rock and roll pianist and singer-songwriter. He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Domino is French Creole and Creole was his first language. Domino was delivered at home by his midwife grandmother. Like most families in the Lower Ninth Ward, Domino's family were new arrivals from Vacherie, Louisiana. His father was a well known violinist, and Domino was inspired to play himself. He eventually learned from his uncle, jazz guitarist Harrison Verrett. Fats released five gold (million-copy-selling) records before 1955. Domino also had 35 Top 40 American hits and has a music style based on traditional R&B ensembles of bass, piano, electric guitar, drums, and sa… more »

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Written by: Dave Bartholomew, Antoine Domino

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11 facts about this song

Composition
"Whole Lotta Lovin'" was written by two notorious songwriters, Fats Domino and his longtime collaborator, Dave Bartholomew.
Release
The song was released by Domino in 1959, and it quickly climbed the charts, reflecting the popularity of Fats Domino's music at the time.
Genre
"Whole Lotta Lovin'" is classified as a rhythm and blues song. This genre characterized Domino’s musical style overall.
Chart Performance
Despite its modest length—less than two minutes—the song performed well commercially and peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Cover Versions
Other artists, such as Huey Lewis and the News, have covered "Whole Lotta Lovin'" due to its classic status in the American music catalog.
Critical Reception
Critics applauded the song for its upbeat tempo and infectious piano rhythm, hallmarks of Domino's style.
Significance
"Whole Lotta Lovin'" helped solidify Domino's standing as one of the pioneers of rock and roll.
Legacy
Decades later, the song continues to be appreciated by fans of blues, jazz, and early rock and roll music.
Musical Structure
The song is known for its simple but catchy bass line and Domino's energetic piano playing and soulful vocals.
Influence
'"Whole Lotta Lovin'" has been cited as an influence by many rock and blues musicians, demonstrating its lasting impact in the music world.
Production
The song was recorded with Imperial Records, which was Fats Domino's primary record label during the height of his fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

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