Song of the Day: Fats Domino – “Be My Guest”
Released: 1959
Single
With the way music is so often compartmentalized into genres, it can be easy to forget how seamlessly it all connects. Take for instance Fats Domino’s “Be My Guest”. Released in 1959, the New Orleans piano R&B pioneer was well into his decade of dominance. In Jamaica, Sound System culture was taking over, and “Be My Guest” became a favorite of the dj’s running the sound systems. Although it may not be the first ska song, “Be My Guest” was undoubtedly was one of the seeds planted that led to the birth of the genre.
Lyrics
Come on baby and be my guest
Come join the party and meet the rest
Everything is gonna be all right
So be my guest tonight
We’re gonna dance to the rock ‘n’ roll
We’re gonna even do the stroll
We’re gonna Lindy Hop and Suzy Q
It’s a special party just for you
My, my-oh-mine, gee you’re so fine
Don’t let me down
I’m the king but you can wear my crown
I’m gonna sing, my band gonna play
I’m gonna make you queen for a day
Everything is gonna be all right
So be my guest tonight
My, my-oh-mine, gee you’re so fine
Don’t let me down
I’m the king but you can wear my crown
I’m gonna sing, my band gonna play
I’m gonna make you queen for a day
Everything is gonna be all right
So be my guest tonight