
Little Richard - Keep It Rockin': The Specialty Chart Singles 1955-59 Little Richard
Vinyl LP
As the self-proclaimed architect of rock and roll, Little Richard revolutionized 1950s popular music with his explosive piano style, shrieking vocals, and unmatched showmanship. Fusing gospel, boogie-woogie, and rhythm and blues, his groundbreaking Specialty Records era shattered societal and racial barriers while laying the foundational framework for modern rock music.
“Keep It Rockin': The Specialty Chart Singles 1955–59” brings together the legendary studio tracks that defined his absolute peak era. Recorded primarily at Cosimo Matassa's famed J&M Studios in New Orleans, this essential compilation features immortal chart-toppers including "Tutti Frutti," "Long Tall Sally," "Lucille," "Rip It Up," and "Good Golly Miss Molly."
Capturing the hyper-kinetic energy, raw passion, and irresistible grooves that inspired everyone from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin, these restored master recordings showcase an artist at the very summit of his powers. This collection represents an indispensable milestone in American music history, making it a must-have release for any comprehensive catalogue selection.
Track List
Side A
1. TUTTI FRUTTI
2. LONG TALL SALLY
3. SLIPIN' AND SLIDIN'
4. RIP IT UP
5. READY TEDDY
6. HEEBY JEEBIES
7. SHE'S GOT IT
8. THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT
9. ALL AROUND THE WORLD
10. LUCILLE
Side B
1. SEND ME SOME LOVIN'
2. JENNY JENNY
3. MISS ANN
4. KEEP A-KNOCKIN'
5. GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY
6. OOH! MY SOUL
7. TRUE FINE MAMA
8. BABY FACE
9. BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON
10. KANSAS CITY

