Little Richard: Oh My Soul

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"

[mikemarsh]

Everyone stole from this dude. This guy is the true king of rock and roll

[tattyshoesshigure]

Loving that sax break! Little Richard created such fantastic music, it stirs something deep inside as soon as you hear the first few bars... you just cannae resist it!

[AlbertCrowe]

When I was kid I go to grandparents and play the old 45's they had and of the old 45's this song and Ruby Ann by Marty Robbins was my favorites, Brings back the old memories. Those were the good old days.

[ronkeast]

Happy 82nd birthday Little Richard today December 5/14   RockinRonny, Ontario Canada

[Marakesh]

You can't beat rock 'n' roll.

[marianbakker]

Geweldige muziek van deze topper lang leve Rock&Roll

[professorstakuk]

2020 sucks, first corona and now Richie😥

[TFFgeek]

Ritchie Valens - Ooh my head.
Led Zeppelin - Boogie with Stu.

[jonshecket]

I was not aware of this song until I heard it on Iggy Pop's set on BBC Radio 6 Music.

[AndrewNguyenhwhwjpejh]

I imagined that if this song was on RoBeats, just like how Just Dance songs manage to be in there. I also imagined that if there was an album called The Complete Pre-Beatles Recordings, since The Beatles did their version of Ooh! My Soul.

[rudyguerrero]

Had no idea Ritchie valens got this from you you

[scastroo]

You j ow this song sounds very alike with ooh my head coincidence I think not

[elvispresley]

the additional SAX added at 101 not on the ORIGINAL 45

[stefansvinyl-corner]

Can't keep up with the Rackets version from 1964 in any way, because it clearly has more pepper and is significantly hotter and rockier!

[andymassingham]

…which begot Ooh My Head (Richie Valens), which begot Boogie With Stu (Led Zep).