All By Myself

Fats Domino · All-Time Greatest Hits

Little girl don't you understand
I wanna be your lovin' man
All by myself, all by myself
I don't need no-one to love you
Gonna love you all by myself

Well meet me in a hurry behind the barn
Don't be afraid I'll do you no harm
All by myself, all by myself
I don't need no-one to love you
Gonna love you all by myself

Well I got a girl who's six feet tall
Sleeps in the kitchen with her feet in the hall
All by myself, all by myself
I don't need no-one to love her
Gonna love her all by myself

Well I got a girl who lives on the hill
She won't love you but her sister will
All by herself, all by herself
I don't need no-one to love you
Gonna love you all by herself

All By Myself - Fats Domino

Fats Domino's 1955 recording of 'All By Myself' stands as a pivotal moment in rock and roll history, blending R&B sensibilities with a driving rhythm that defined the emerging genre. As one of the first artists to achieve massive crossover success, Domino's delivery of this track showcased his signature slide guitar and vocal style, influencing a generation of musicians who would follow. The song's enduring popularity highlights Domino's role in establishing the blueprint for rock and roll, transforming the blues-based structure into a template for modern pop music. Released on his 'All-Time Greatest Hits' compilation, the recording remains a definitive example of mid-century American rock and roll, capturing the energy and innovation of the era through its infectious melody and Domino's charismatic performance.