Sunday marked Fats Domino’s 84th birthday. Hear the story — which aired on All Things Considered on May 1, 2000 — behind his breakthrough hit, “Ain’t That A Shame.” Since this story aired, Fats’ home in New Orleans was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. He and his family now live in Harvey, La.
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Fats—- A LIVING LEGEND!
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Happy birthday fats!!!
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Its a shame about his displacement by hurricane katrina… fats is an american legend, love the vinyl I have by him
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