The Differences Between Dave Bartholomew and Dave Domino

Bartholomew considered himself to be the more important writer. Domino came up with relatable, simple ideas and catchy hooks. The difference in their attitudes shows up in going to the river. Bartholomew wrote the song, I hear you knocking for Domino. But when Domino decided not to record it, Bartholomew recorded it for another artist on Imperial Records, Smiley Lewis. He got great New Orleans piano player Huey Piano Smith to play,. in an imitation of Domino's style.