Little Richard: The Girl Can't Help It

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)
"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"

[luxpereira]

LITTLE RICHARD WAS THE INVENTOR OF ROCK, THE MEDIA JUST DIDN'T GIVE THAT TITLE BECAUSE HE WAS GAY AND BLACK. WITHOUT A DOUBT HE IS THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL. EVERYONE IN THE 50S WANTED TO BE THE NEW LITTLE RICHARD, WORDS BY PAUL MCCARTNEY OF THE BEATLES

[johnhelms]

This song will forever be linked with Divine shaking it in Pink Flamingos!

[keithplunk]

Little Richard's voice sounded like a saxophone when he drove it hard. Now along with mono primitive recording it just fit like a glove on the am radio. It was like osmosis to the ears and brain. So cool!

[duncecap]

He’s not only the true king of rock and roll, but the real PRINCE too

[JeanLukulele]

Rest in peace, you'll be missed Little Richard!

[jamesrandolph]

Yes. Little Richard is the undisputed King of Rock and Roll.

[darrylwiggins]

One of his greatest songs.Hands down.His vocal delivery and his tight fantastic band insure this a bonified classic.Thank you, Mr.Penniman.

[viktoriosicca]

It's a kind of music that you hear once and don't forget. It changes some kind of energy inside us. He and Presley had a peculiar energy.

[JimBobSr]

You don't know how long this song has been stuck in my head, and has been haunting me. And how long I've tried to find it. Now I've found it.

[RolandEly-bheb]

Saw the movie a couple of time as a kid back in 55/56, the song brings back great memories . The film was packed with great songs and as icing on the cake, Jane Mansfield was there in all her pectoral glory

[sundaygurrrl]

"If she's smilin', the beefsteak become well done." Ha!
Takes me back to my childhood. My favourite Little Richard song. God bless YOU Little Richard.

[squarecreative]

Nobody blows the roof off like Little Richard and the Upsetters. Elvis was the King, but Little Richard was the best!

[StarDreamMemories]

Made Grandpa feel like 21! 😜😉
Pretty racy for the 50's, hell she can't help it! I love it!

[msgeorgiaannettefranklin]

5/9/20
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES💙❤KING🎤🌈 🎹
UP IN HEAVEN PERFORMING/PRINCE🔥🥇💣
R.I.P😇🥰🙏

[ronkeast]

Happy 82nd birthday Little Richard. RockinRonny

[jonnieweeks]

R.I.P.! This is always gonna be one of my faves. Thank you for the music, Little Richard. 😞💜

[francesco]

Little Richard simply the greatest singer of ever 😍😍

[nourahrmumeenslave]

The hook just randomly popped in my head and was stuck on loop ..came to get unstuck😂

[bloke_xx]

Another song that has eluded me, and always heard 'bits and pieces' (tip of the hat to the DC5) of it. Finally found it. Thank you for posting.

[vanessafaulkner]

RIP ~ The one and only Little Richard. 💖