
Episode 26: “Ain’t That A Shame” by Fats Domino
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Domino's Aint That a Sham
Aint that a shame was one of two hit songs recorded on the same day. The other, all by myself, would also become a number one hit on the R&B charts. But despite these white covers, Domino continued to make inroads into the white market himself. And for all that Domino's music seems easygoing, it was enough that even before his proper crossover into the pop market, Domino had shows cancelled because the promoters or local government couldn't handle the potential of riots breaking out.
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