A rockin' and jumpin' overview of Fats' first half-a-dozen years as a recording star. It concentrates on the uptempo (and particularly the rarely compiled instrumental) side of Fats' early repertoire before his international success with the languorous 'Blueberry Hill'. Containing 11 Top Ten Billboard R&B chart hits, five of which hit the top slot and four crossed over into the mainstream Pop chart in 1955-56, including his breakthrough hit 'Ain't It A Shame' (aka 'Ain't That A Shame') - the best selling R&B record of 1955!That song, along with the likes of 'All By Myself', 'I'm In Love Again', 'Please Don't Leave Me' and 'Don't Lie To Me' would prove to be a huge influence on the first wave of white rock 'n' rollers. The beautiful sound of Dave Bartholemew's band and arrangements conjure up wild Saturday nights in New Orleans, while Fats' easy going Creole vocals bring it all home...timeless and essential! A wide-ranging CD collection of this brilliant and popular artist! All re-mastered in top RevOla style and beautifully packaged with pics and memorabilia and detailed notes by Dave Penny! This is a must-have for all Rock'n'Roll and R&B lovers everywhere; those who love the New Orleans sound of the 1940's and 1950's...and anyone who falls under the spell of the easy rockin Fats!
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