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Alive and Kickin'

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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.

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.

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!!

Waited a long time to get my hands on this. Fats can still show the youngsters how to rock - even with slow numbers. A 'must have' for all dedicated Fats' fans

My mother was a huge Fats Domino fan..had the original 45s...through my adulthood, I have come to appreciate, respect and love his music like no other singer..he is my favorite all-around singer and perfomer. You just can't get this quality of music with what you see today. Thank you, Fats, for putting out this cd...I cherish it..can't wait to listen to it over and over..it is reminiscent of the earlier music..but doesn't sound "old timey"...only pure QUALITY.

This CD By the Fat Man is very good and an enjoyable listen. Very Modern with a sound that is unmistakably Fats Domino. It should have been released to stores such as Best Buy, Walmart etc. That being said I am very happy with my online purchase. Very much worth checking out and very highly recommended and rated. 6 STARS ******