‘Blueberry Hill’ hitmaker Fats Domino dies aged 89 (TOP COVERS)

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Legendary rock ’n’ roll pioneer Antoine “Fats” Domino has died at home in his beloved New Orleans aged 89. The iconic singer-songwriter and ‘Blueberry Hill’ hitmaker passed away peacefully on Tuesday night surrounded by family.

Born in The Big Easy in 1928, Domino came from a large musical family. He was taught to the piano by his brother-in-law and began performing in music clubs and bars in the 1940s. Discovered in 1949, “Fats” released his debut album the following year.

After a string of top-40 hits, Domino released arguably his most famous song – a 1956 cover of ‘Blueberry Hill’. That track has spawned countless covers, not least from rock legend Elvis Presley, for whom Domino was a huge influence, and Elton John.

As the world mourns the loss of the legendary singer, we take a look at the top five 'Blueberry Hill' covers – at least one may surprise you.

Armstrong performed the tune with his ‘All Stars’ in Berlin, 1965.

The British crooner sang it in 2007 as part of ‘Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino’

Blueberry Hill was a favourite of the Fats Domino protege.

Even the famous British rockers had a go.

Perhaps most surprising is the Russian president's 2010 rendition. Whether he should give up the day job, you can decide.