Going to the River explained

Going to the River
Type:single
Artist:Fats Domino
B-Side:Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Genre:Rock and roll
Length:2:28
Label:Imperial
Prev Title:Nobody Loves Me
Prev Year:1953
Next Title:Please Don't Leave Me
Next Year:1953

"Going to the River" is a song written by Dave Bartholomew and Fats Domino and performed by Fats Domino. In 1953, it reached No. 2 on the U.S. R&B chart.[1] The song is included on his 1956 compilation album, Rock and Rollin' with Fats Domino.[2]

In 1953, Chuck Willis released a version of the song as a single that reached No. 4 on the U.S. R&B chart.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn , Joel . Joel Whitburn . 1988 . Artists. Top R&B Singles 1942–1988 . Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin . . 0-89820-068-7 . 122, 447.
  2. https://www.allmusic.com/album/rock-and-rollin-with-fats-domino-mw0000852541 Fats Domino, Rock and Rollin' with Fats Domino