
Episode 26: “Ain’t That A Shame” by Fats Domino
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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The Influence of Dave Bartholomew on Fat Domino
Dave Bartholomew's real importance to the records he was making with fat Domino comes in. He put the same thought and attention into the arrangements, even where the song was not to his taste or wasn't his idea. That's the kind of arrangement decision that can only be made by someone with a real feel for the material. It would be very surprising if neither Bartholomew nor Domino had heard it given their previous collaborations.
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