Little Richard - Good Golly Miss Molly

In the early 1950s, Little Richard Penniman combined the spirit of church music, the raunch of blues and the swing of New Orleans jazz and turned it into something altogether new — rock ’n’ roll. Over the course of several sessions, the Little Richard sound began to develop around hits like “Tutti Frutti,” “Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Long Tall Sally” and “Lucille,” to name a few.

On June 2, 2015, Specialty Records — now a unit of Concord Music Group — will release Directly From My Heart: The Best of the Specialty & Vee-Jay Years, an all-new three-CD box set containing 64 songs that chronicle Little Richard’s career from 1956 to 1965. The collection contains Richard’s classics as well as B-sides and rarities. Also included is a 36-page illustrated booklet featuring a handful of rare photos and new liner notes by singer/songwriter/music historian Billy Vera.

[AMARKEDCHANGE]

Rest In Peace Little Richard. The loss of a true Giant who pioneered rock and roll

[GGTCI]

RIP, Little Richard, you were one of the greats, a true legend.

[sandralee]

Others may claim to be the "kings" and "princes" of rock and roll but Little Richard INVENTED it, simply by being true to his soul.Thank you for your great gift, RIP from your fans in New Zealand.

[GeorgeVreelandHill]

Nothing like hitting the dance floor with music like this. In fact, there is no music as great as this.

[toosexytobeabot]

“I’m not conceited, I’m convinced!” —Little Richard. The man never lost his praise, and he lived long enough to see his music appreciated in a greater way than it was when it was new. RIP, Creator of Rock & Roll 💯

[SirAbyss]

Music as we know it wouldn't exist without this man. RIP Little Richard. Keep on rockin' up there!

[robertjohnson]

One of the first rock and roll records I loved when I was a kid.

[alanstrom]

Little Richard was one of the major catalysts of Rock n Roll.
He was a pioneer along with Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley.
The purists might say that he was slightly ahead Chuck and Elvis.
His style of Rock influenced The Beatles, The Stones
and a had a massive impact on Status Quo.
Hs boogie woogie and swing shuffle is evident in hundreds of music acts that followed after him.
We can thank the Rock Gods for delivering Little Richard to the world.
RIP to a Giant of Rock n Roll, Little Richard was Huge!!!!

[steveprimeau]

Today, we lost a legend. RIP Little Richard. Your music will live on for generations to come! ❤

[MrTrapper]

RIP Little Richard. A giant in the music industry, your music will live on for ever.

[lwmson]

Before there was Prince, there was Little Richard, as this photo would attest!

[kuriouslee]

Rest in Peace Little Richard, I can remember hearing this song playing in some record dept in a store in Brooklyn and asking my Mom to buy it for me She did and I played it over and over. I was nine years old

[murph]

A unique and wonderful soulman ____ his ballads are very underrated . He always said he was rock and roll and it is very hard to dispute this. For sure his work is forever. Rest in peace my man and thanks for the great music

[seanmagee]

Richard put his soul into that one, for sure. Intense and dynamic performance. 60+years from it was. first release and it is still sheer RnR/RnB magic. God bless, RIP Richard. Dean of Rock and Roll

[natalieangelo]

RIP IN PEACE RICHARD PENNIMEN THE GREATEST OF ROCK N ROLL

[ilmaio]

Rock music has kings, queens, princes and princesses. But this is the guy who solely invented the thing, and there is no discussion about it.

[osa]

Still can't believe he got away with these lyrics in the 50's. Rock and roll indeed!

[elenakapp]

Para mí fue el rey del rock and roll, que ritmo por dios, parece un tren expreso, felicidades a quien subió estos videos, saludos desde Argentina.

[johnsarab]

Wish I was part of the 50's Rock sceen. I was lucky to get it 2nd hand via 60's AM Radio - British Invasion, 50's, et al.

[MelodyJ_NN]

RIP Legend! The true king and pioneer of Rock & Roll!