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TopTenREVIEWS presents the music career and reviews of Fats Waller

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Fats Waller

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CAREER SPAN:

Decade
Album Score
# Albums
1920s
2.9554
8
1930s
0.0000
3
1940s
0.0000
1
1990s
0.0000
39
2000s
1.7424
51
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.
Overall Band Score: Fats Waller is ranked overall as 2.8754 out of 4 stars 2.8754

Fats Waller Album Rankings

1
Turn on the Heat: The Fats Waller Piano Solos by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 3.3891 out of 4 stars for Turn on the Heat: The Fats Waller Piano SolosTurn on the Heat: The Fats Waller Piano Solos (3.3891)
With the exception of a third take of "I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling" and his two earliest records from 1922, all of Fats Waller's recorded piano solos are on this superior double-CD set. ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
2
Fats Waller and His Buddies by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 3.3891 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller and His BuddiesFats Waller and His Buddies (3.3891)
This CD has most of Fats Waller's best band recordings of the '20s, including eight selections by his "Buddies" (highlighted by "The Minor Drag" and "Harlem Fuss"), six (counting two alternate takes) ...more
  • 8.00
3
If You Got to Ask, You Ain't Got It! by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 2.4032 out of 4 stars for If You Got to Ask, You Ain't Got It!If You Got to Ask, You Ain't Got It! (2.4032)
In a career that spanned just 39 years from cradle to grave, Harlem-born pianoman Thomas "Fats" Waller penned what you thought was a Willie Nelson tune ("Honeysuckle Rose"), what sounds like a Gal's P ...more
4
The Very Best of Fats Waller by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 1.7564 out of 4 stars for The Very Best of Fats WallerThe Very Best of Fats Waller (1.7564)
Fats Waller mixed good-natured, theatrical humor and flawless technique in his work, and this CD gathers digitally remastered versions of 24 of his all-time top performances. ...more
5
Fats Waller 1937, Vol 02 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1937, Vol 02Fats Waller 1937, Vol 02 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
6
The Centennial Collection by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Centennial CollectionThe Centennial Collection (0.0000)
No review available
  • 22.41
7
Handful of Fats by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Handful of FatsHandful of Fats (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
8
Piano Masterworks, Vol. 1 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Piano Masterworks, Vol. 1Piano Masterworks, Vol. 1 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
9
Happy Birthday Fats by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Happy Birthday FatsHappy Birthday Fats (0.0000)
No review available
  • 16.90
10
Fats Waller 1938 To 1939 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1938 To 1939Fats Waller 1938 To 1939 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
11
Handful of Keys by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Handful of KeysHandful of Keys (0.0000)
A wonderfully selected chronological taste of Fats Waller from his first piano solo up through the glorious ensemble swing of 1935. Many recent U.S. ...more
12
Piano Masterworks, Vol. 2 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Piano Masterworks, Vol. 2 Piano Masterworks, Vol. 2  (0.0000)
No review available
  • 9.27
13
Introduction to Fats Waller by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Introduction to Fats WallerIntroduction to Fats Waller (0.0000)
No review available
14
1939-1940 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1939-19401939-1940 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
15
Classic Jazz from Rare Piano Rolls by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Classic Jazz from Rare Piano RollsClassic Jazz from Rare Piano Rolls (0.0000)
During 1922-1927 Waller made 19 piano rolls, solos that could be reproduced by running marked paper through player pianos. Eleven of these are on this CD, along with a duet with his teacher James P. ...more
16
Quintessence:new York-camden Los by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Quintessence:new York-camden LosQuintessence:new York-camden Los (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
17
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for It's a Sin to Tell a LieIt's a Sin to Tell a Lie (0.0000)
No review available
18
The Best of the War Years by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Best of the War YearsThe Best of the War Years (0.0000)
No review available
  • 5.94
19
Low Down Papa by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Low Down PapaLow Down Papa (0.0000)
No review available
  • 4.14
20
The Last Years by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Last Years The Last Years  (0.0000)
No review available
  • 132.71
21
Golden Greats by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Golden GreatsGolden Greats (0.0000)
No review available
22
V-Disc Recordings by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for V-Disc RecordingsV-Disc Recordings (0.0000)
Some listeners might assume that V-Disc Recordings is a collection of the most famous recordings that Fats Waller made for RCA Victor during World War II. ...more
23
Best Of Fats Waller by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Best Of Fats WallerBest Of Fats Waller (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
24
Yacht Club Swing & Other Radio Rareties by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Yacht Club Swing & Other Radio RaretiesYacht Club Swing & Other Radio Rareties (0.0000)
No review available
25
At the Piano by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for At the PianoAt the Piano (0.0000)
No review available
26
The Joint Is Jumpin' by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Joint Is Jumpin'The Joint Is Jumpin' (0.0000)
No review available
  • 25.98
27
A Handful of Keys by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for A Handful of KeysA Handful of Keys (0.0000)
No review available
  • 24.99
28
Fats Waller and His Rhythm: The Middle Years, Part 1 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller and His Rhythm: The Middle Years, Part 1 Fats Waller and His Rhythm: The Middle Years, Part 1  (0.0000)
No review available
  • 73.94
29
More Radio Rarities by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for More Radio RaritiesMore Radio Rarities (0.0000)
More Radio Rarities contains various live broadcasts of Thomas "Fats" Waller. ...more
30
1940-1941 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1940-19411940-1941 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
31
Fats Waller 1922-1926 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1922-1926Fats Waller 1922-1926 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
32
Unique Mr Waller by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Unique Mr WallerUnique Mr Waller (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
33
The Indispensable Fats Waller, Vol. 9-10 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Indispensable Fats Waller, Vol. 9-10The Indispensable Fats Waller, Vol. 9-10 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 22.49
34
The Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2: A Handful of Keys by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2: A Handful of KeysThe Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2: A Handful of Keys (0.0000)
No review available
35
1942-1943 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1942-19431942-1943 (0.0000)
These are the last recordings in the Fats Waller legacy. The 22 tracks are drawn from sessions recorded in March and July of 1942 and January and September of 1943. ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
36
Fats Waller 1926-1927 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1926-1927Fats Waller 1926-1927 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
37
Sweet And Romantic Mr Waller by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Sweet And Romantic Mr WallerSweet And Romantic Mr Waller (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
38
A Good Man Is Hard to Find: The Middle Years, Part 2 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for A Good Man Is Hard to Find: The Middle Years, Part 2A Good Man Is Hard to Find: The Middle Years, Part 2 (0.0000)
No review available
39
Definitive Fats Waller, Vols. 1 & 2 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Definitive Fats Waller, Vols. 1 & 2Definitive Fats Waller, Vols. 1 & 2 (0.0000)
No review available
40
A Handful of Keys: 1922-1935 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for A Handful of Keys: 1922-1935A Handful of Keys: 1922-1935 (0.0000)
No review available
41
Fats Waller 1935 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1935Fats Waller 1935 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
42
Chant Of The Groove by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Chant Of The GrooveChant Of The Groove (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
43
Breakin' the Ice: The Early Years, Part 1 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Breakin' the Ice: The Early Years, Part 1Breakin' the Ice: The Early Years, Part 1 (0.0000)
This two-CD set has the first 42 recordings of Fats Waller with his Rhythm. ...more
44
The Best of Fats Waller by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Best of Fats WallerThe Best of Fats Waller (0.0000)
No review available
45
Fats Waller Doesn't Sing! 23 Swing Classics by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller Doesn't Sing! 23 Swing ClassicsFats Waller Doesn't Sing! 23 Swing Classics (0.0000)
No review available
  • 8.18
46
Fats Waller 1937-1938 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1937-1938Fats Waller 1937-1938 (0.0000)
It is December 1937, Fats Waller has landed in Hollywood. Five musicians have been rounded up to form a sort of West Coast rhythm band. ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
47
Irrepressible Humor Of Fats by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Irrepressible Humor Of FatsIrrepressible Humor Of Fats (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
48
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down: The Early Years, Part 2 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for I'm Gonna Sit Right Down: The Early Years, Part 2I'm Gonna Sit Right Down: The Early Years, Part 2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 40.78
49
Fats Waller by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats WallerFats Waller (0.0000)
No review available
50
Take It Easy by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Take It EasyTake It Easy (0.0000)
A passable (taken from old, scratchy 78 transfers with little to no sound cleanup) collection of classic Fats with "Honeysuckle Rose," "You're Not the Only oyster in My Stew," and "I'm Gonna Sit Righ ...more
51
Fats Waller 1938 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1938Fats Waller 1938 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
52
Misbehavin by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for MisbehavinMisbehavin (0.0000)
No review available
53
Fractious Fingering: The Early Years, Part 3 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fractious Fingering: The Early Years, Part 3 Fractious Fingering: The Early Years, Part 3  (0.0000)
No review available
  • 34.95
54
Fascinating Rhythm, Vol. 1 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fascinating Rhythm, Vol. 1Fascinating Rhythm, Vol. 1 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 2.99
55
Jazz After Hours: Fats Waller by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz After Hours: Fats WallerJazz After Hours: Fats Waller (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
56
Fats Waller 1939 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1939Fats Waller 1939 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
57
Fun with Fats by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fun with FatsFun with Fats (0.0000)
No review available
  • 2.49
58
Fats Waller - Greatest Hits by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller - Greatest HitsFats Waller - Greatest Hits (0.0000)
No review available
59
Fascinating Rhythm, Vol. 2 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fascinating Rhythm, Vol. 2Fascinating Rhythm, Vol. 2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 1.95
60
Complete Associated Transcription Session 1935-1939 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete Associated Transcription Session 1935-1939Complete Associated Transcription Session 1935-1939 (0.0000)
No review available
61
Fats Waller 1939-1940 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1939-1940Fats Waller 1939-1940 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
62
Fats Waller 1927 To 1929 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1927 To 1929Fats Waller 1927 To 1929 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
63
The Definitive Fats Waller, Vol. 1: His Piano, His Rhythm by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Definitive Fats Waller, Vol. 1: His Piano, His RhythmThe Definitive Fats Waller, Vol. 1: His Piano, His Rhythm (0.0000)
No review available
64
Career Perspective 1922-1943 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Career Perspective 1922-1943Career Perspective 1922-1943 (0.0000)
Covering pretty much the entire stretch of Fats Waller's career before his death in 1943, this Memoir overview takes in some early Hot Babies combo sides ("Red Hot Dan"), as well as a few fine collab ...more
65
Yacht Club Swing 1938 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Yacht Club Swing 1938Yacht Club Swing 1938 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
66
Fats Waller 1940-1941 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1940-1941Fats Waller 1940-1941 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
67
Fats Waller 1929 by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Fats Waller 1929Fats Waller 1929 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
68
The Definitive Fats Waller, Vol. 2: Hallelujah by Fats Waller
Fats Waller scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Definitive Fats Waller, Vol. 2: HallelujahThe Definitive Fats Waller, Vol. 2: Hallelujah (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
69