Little Richard: Keep A Knockin'

The recording sessions Little Richard cut for Specialty are among the most important (and enjoyable) in the history of pop music. Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), known by his stage name Little Richard, is an American recording artist, songwriter, and musician. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for over six decades. Penniman's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s where his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll. His music also had a pivotal impact on the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. Penniman influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres from rock to rap.

Side one

"Keep A Knockin'"
"By the Light of the Silvery Moon"
"Send Me Some Lovin'"
"I'll Never Let You Go" (Boo Hoo Hoo Hoo)
"Heeby-Jeebies"
"All Around the World"

Side two

"Good Golly, Miss Molly"
"Baby Face"
"Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey"
"Ooh! My Soul"
"The Girl Can't Help It"
"Lucille"

[rhoadesjerry]

This song was always my favorite of his. I know, it was written by Louis Jourdain, but I love this version where the band sounds as if they're playing while falling down a flight of stairs. Rock and Roll chaos. RIP Little Richard.

[badjesus]

0:01 - 005 "BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I ROCK N RO.. doh! i mean.. KEEP A KNOCKIN BUT.."

[roysass]

RIP One of the truly great great performers of all time

[mlg]

Anybody else notice the tape warp at 0:31 during the sax solo? I grew up listening to my dad’s copy and I wondered if it was a issue with just his copy of the 45. Then I got one of my own later and heard the same thing! It appears that the warp was in the master and every copy has it.

[mattschneider]

One of the greatest rock n roll songs ever. That sax is nuts.

[andrewswarbrick]

always and forever. a true legend to rock-'n'-roll ❤❤❤

[aristata]

I believe I still have this one in my collection. Along with classmate Charles Hickenlooper, I was a huge fan. My vintage: 1943.

[ВячеславБайрамгулов]

Это Литлл Ричард! Первый голос во всем мире!

[karenhallman]

Rest in Peace "Little' Richard...Thanks for All the Music...just Genius!

[concernedindividual]

Sincerely wish " keep a knocking" by little Richard was playing 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[mariaisabelcarrillo]

Truly greatnest!
And one of the main inspirations of the Rocky Horror Show, that saxo solo

[Andrewswarbrick-ko]

greatly missed. but he will live on. through his music 🎵🎶

[mlg]

The original mono version that’ll tear your face off!

[andrewswarbrick]

when Dennis tried to break. into the car. the accident. he had playing rugby. was a direct result. from that. 💃💞❤️🕺💖💖💖🇺🇸👍👍

[ovidiofont]

me enca tus temas estes donde estes gran richard

[willmac]

The inspiration for rock n roll by Led Zep

[tonymay]

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[er]

I see this is the version with the tape stretch during the saxophone solo.

[kingts]

keep knockin but you can't come in😂

[hankandboomersplace]

Brandon is correct! Great record here. Much better than his debut I think.