Alive and Kickin'

Fats Domino (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B000KKUQ5O
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,420 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

TRACK LISTING: 1. Alive and Kickin'; 2. Love You 'Til the Day I Die; 3. I'll Be All Right; 4. I Spent All My Money Loving You; 5. Gimme Some; 6. One Step At A Time; 7. Home USA; 8. Every Night About This Time; 9. Four Leaf Clover; 10. It Makes No Difference Now; 11. This Is My Story; 12. You Made Me Know; 13. Ain't That A Shame

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, he's still got it..., May 18, 2008

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Chris L. Monroe "MONROE" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alive and Kickin' (Audio CD)

Musically, this record is incredible. There's a perfect subtle mix of modern elements like synth and slide guitar that give it an updated sound, but it still sounds like classic Fats. This ranks as high as anything he's ever done. Fats Domino is a living legend. This is the kind of record that makes you feel grateful to be alive.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grammy quality despite some synthetics (4.5 stars), June 7, 2007

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Phil S. (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Alive and Kickin' (Audio CD)

I wish they would have included a sessionography on this package: can you believe Fats sounds every bit as good as he did *40* years ago. Much of this material surpasses alot of his ABC-Paramount stuff (and even some from Imperial!). Little Richard and Chuck Berry...come on down!!!

The title track is in the Ain't That Just Like A Woman vein, a medium rocker, with personalized lyrics. Naturally, the electronic support is not preferred over the organic Crescent City sound, but it's not over-mixed. A bright, humorous opener, and statement - yes, it's me, and I'm back in New Orleans, cruising down Rampart with Rosemary.

Don't let the lounger "rhythm-maker" intro. throw you on I'll Be Alright, it's a happy Zydeco romp, with echos of Rockin' Sydney.

There's a couple of remakes here, including the lesser-known early '50s R & B, Every Night About This Time, for Fats his third edition. His voice sounds as strong as on the first sequel from '58.

For Fats collectors, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't rank this 2007 release along with his best previous studio albums, This Is Fats Domino (ABC-Paramount) and Fats Is Back (Warner Bros.).

There's a great, loping, triplet-laden ballad here, I'm Gonna Love You Till The Day I Die, which should have been placed just before the closer. Somewhat reminiscent of his '63 album cut, Tell The Truth, Baby, if it doesn't bring a smile, I'll walk all the way to New Orleans.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fats Domino "Alive 'n Kickin'", September 26, 2011

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Robert H. Baker (Findlay, OH United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Alive and Kickin' (Audio CD)

Fats Domino "Alive 'n Kickin'" is Fats at his best. This projecct was recorded in 2006 when Fats was approximately 80 years old. Think about that! The guy is 80+ years old and his voice is as rich and warm today as it was in 1949 when he hit the charts with his first record "The Fat Man". These are all new songs and they're good ones. Great ones, in fact. So great, that in my opinion, had this CD been released in the Fifties when Fats hit the charts with everything he recorded, most of these would have landed Top Ten. They're that strong! Fats wrote most of these and he produced this album himself without longtime friend and producer Dave Bartholemew. This is plain and simple rock 'n roll, blues and 'happy music'. You can't help but smile when you listen. And you can't help but tap your toes, move your feet to the pounding beat. If you like Fats Domino, "Alive 'n Kickin'" is an absolute must!!