Little Richard - 'Someone Worse Off Than I Am' (1983) - MDA Telethon

Check out Little Richard as he sings, "Someone Worse Off Than I Am" during the 1983 MDA Labor Day Telethon! This is a heavenly gospel performance that will get your soul soaring!

The MDA Labor Day Telethon was an enchanting yearly variety show that ran for half a century. Hosted for many years by Jerry Lewis, the telethon featured top stars from the world of music, comedy, and Broadway and was like no other show on earth.

[incubusprime]

Forget Elvis. Little Richard is the true King of Rock and Roll.

[wlwxxdk]

I loved LR he played one of his last concerts in Hawaii wt Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry in the 90s and he had his bodyguards take me out of my seat to meet him, because my Aunty was in line trying to have a old 50s record signed for me and he wanted it, i offered to give it to him for free, but he paid me 600 dollars for it anyway. I told him that my Uncle had opened up for him in Hawaii in the 50s and that he was sick but still made it to see him concert, so Mr Richards had him go get him and He told the whole crowd to bow their heads to pray for him. I am forever moved and a fan for his giving his time and having absolutey due respect of power of Gods promise of healing.

[gfm]

Richard was a close friend of mine. I remember him not necessarily as the Architect of R&R but as one of the kindest and humble celebrities I ever knew. I miss his prayers at the end of each of our phone calls. He was an amazing witness for his LORD and Savior,
JESUS CHRIST!
Proverbs 16:3.

[Andrew-mrft]

You don't have to be a Christian to relate to this song. I live in LA Ca, I see it every day. Even when I was homeless I would listen to this song and be grateful to be alive

[debraturner]

His singing never truly recognized. He can sing anything.

[fp]

Theres is Someone (Worse Off Than I Am)
Richard Wayne Penniman (Little Richard)

As I look around I can see so many people
Who cannot walk, not talk, not see
I thank God for the health and strength that I have
For there is someone worse off than I am

I have thought about the many problems that I have
And it seems that some of them would never end
But I realize that I should be grateful, also grateful
For there is someone worse off than I am

If I could tell the world about all of my affliction
Some of them could also tell these stories too, Lord have mercy
Then I begin to realize that mine ain’t nothing, Lord, it ain’t nothing
For there is someone worse off than I am

There is someone worse off than I am [Do you believe that?]
There is someone out there worse off than I am
I thank God for all that He gave, that my God gave to me
There is someone worse off than I am [Do you really believe that?]
There is someone worse off than I am [I just think about that all the time]
There is someone sitting out there worse off than I am [Thank God]
I thank God for all that He gave, that my God gave to me
There is someone worse off than I am [Wherever you are, think about it]
There is someone worse off than I am [Thank Lord, think about it]
There is someone, Hallelujah, worse off than I am
I thank God for all that He gave, that my God gave to me
Oh Lord... worse off than I am
There is someone out there worse off than I am [Just think about it, ladies and gentlemen]
There is someone worse off than I am [Hallelujah]
There is someone out there worse off than I am [Thank you, Jesus!]

[VIDEOHEREBOB]

How in God's heavenly name can anyone thumbs down this performance?

[oscardunn]

When you can sing....you can sing...souls...gospel...rock and roll...country....R&b...you name it...he could sing it.

[victorred]

To the 37 dislikes y'all wish y'all could sing like this and probably are non believers in God but may God have mercy on you all

[DarrellS]

Not only was Little Richard the true King of Rock N Roll, He was right up there in the Gospel Department as well! Beautiful song!

[visionlandmusic]

Little Richard a born-again Christian, being himself here! God bless him.

[emojik]

All that he overcame through the power of God, strong everything. Glory to Jesus.

[shakkamusa]

I am not religious but when black people sing, I know that there's is something greater than myself and it's a part of me. Right now, tears are rolling down my face and they won't stop. Richard was amazing. May he rest in power among the ancestors. By the way, he really sounds a lot like the great Otis Redding, doesn't he?

[brendalane]

Do not remember this performance, but he was sincere here. Richard Wayne Penniman now walks those golden streets.

[lanawalton]

I am so proud of Little Richard. He is resting in the arms of God now.

[PC-dckv]

I never knew that Little Richard was an outstanding Gospel singer. This was so heartfelt. ❤️

[eltoriasamuel]

I thank my God for his saving power, he never lost his faith in God, God is married to the back sliders, he's God of a second chance, such a beautiful testamony of how God came into his life saved him from a world of sin please listen to his firey testamony it will bless your soul, if you are struggling with any adictions in your life please listen to his testamony of God's saving grace, God bless you all in Jesus 😘❤️

[goodshepherd]

I am so happy that God spoke to my heart and I became born again Christian. I will never leave you Lord .

[sonyajeffkaisabenjaminsuem]

He made the bestest decision to live for our Lord Jesus while he was still alive. God is good for He can surely change a

[davidstokes]

Richard was in his own league, no competition. Especially when he takes ya to church! RIP legend.