I enjoy learning rock/pop music history. Here’s a recent tidbit I picked up.

Surely you have heard the Van Morrison song “Domino”. I had heard the song a zillion times before I questioned “what’s this song about?”

The lyrics are strange:

Don’t wanna discuss it
Think it’s time for a change
You may get disgusted
Start thinkin’ that I’m strange
In that case I’ll go underground
Get some heavy rest
Never have to worry
About what is worst or what is best (Get it)
Oh oh Domino (it’s all right)
Roll me over, Romeo, there you go
Lord, have mercy
I said oh-oh, Domino
Roll me over, Romeo, there you go
Say it again
I said oh-ooh-oh Domino
I said oh-ooh-ooh-oh Domino (Dig It)

Despite the obtuse lyrics, it turns out the song is an homage to New Orleans legend Fats Domino. Morrison makes a little more straightforward plug for R&B when he sings

Hey Mr. DJ
I just want to hear some rhythm and blues music
On the radio

So there you have it. Morrison paying tribute to the R&B legends that inspire him, i.e. Fats Domino.

Keep rockin’!

Tom
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