Song Info:
"Walking To New Orleans" is a single by Fats Domino, released on May 14, 1960. The song was written by Bobby Charles and it became a hit, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the R&B chart. It was also successful internationally, reaching the top 10 in the UK.
Artist Bio:
Fats Domino, born Antoine Domino Jr. on February 26, 1928, in New Orleans, Louisiana, was a pioneering American rock and roll and R&B singer-songwriter and pianist. He was one of the biggest stars of the 1950s and early 1960s, with hits like "Ain't That a Shame," "Blueberry Hill," and "I'm Walkin'." Known for his warm and mellow voice, Fats Domino was a key figure in the development of rock and roll, blending R&B with a New Orleans flavor. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987. Fats Domino passed away on October 24, 2017, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of music.
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