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When you think of the rock ‘n’ roll pioneers of the 1950’s, Antoine ‘Fats’ Domino’s name probably won’t be the first that comes to mind. Fats didn’t have the flamboyance of Elvis, the mania of Little Richard or the verbal skill of Chuck Berry. But he was the biggest-selling black rocker of his era, and if you put on any of his records today, you can instantly hear why. The grooves have a good-natured bounce that’s pretty much irresistible, while Domino’s broad Creole accent and droll piano playing can’t help but trigger smiles. Simply put, Fat’s tunes just feel right. — Mac Randall