The 10 best Little Richard songs, in honor of one of the biggest stars in music history: RIP LittleRichard
Elton John inherited his flamboyant style. Paul McCartney, his shrieking vocal. Indeed, there isn’t a performer of the past 50 years who hasn’t in some way been influenced by the remarkable Little Richard. Along with the late Chuck Berry, he can justifiably be called one of the twin monarchs of rock ‘n’ roll, a pillar of the institution. Even Jerry Lee and Elvis were forced to pay homage as they followed in his footsteps.
Along with introducing any number of indelible standards, Little Richard created an image that was equal parts showmanship and flamboyance, a carefully calculated combination that seemed shocking in the staid ‘50s and still remains worthy of notoriety today. Granted, Lady Gaga and Madonna made outrage synonymous with mass appeal, but for Little Richard, that over the top presence was a natural part of his persona. He didn’t feel compelled to dream up a new gag or gimmick.
In later years, the man born Richard Wayne Penniman renounced rock ‘n’ roll, but his larger than life charisma and outspoken attitude never completely went away. Likewise, the songs he gave us are still performed with regularity by a current generation that’s decades removed. Here then is our celebration of one of the biggest stars of all time, Little Richard.Written by Bobby Troup Richard immortalized “The Girl Can’t Help It” on wax and on film in 1956.
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