Little Richard
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. An influential figure in popular music, Richard's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll, leading him to be given the nickname The Innovator, The Originator, and The Architect of Rock and Roll. Characterized by his frenetic piano playing and raspy singing voice, Richard's music also played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. He influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres from rock to hip-hop, and his music helped shape rhythm and blues for generations to come. Tutti Frutti (1955), one of Richard's signature songs, became an instant hit, reaching No. 2 on Billboard Rhythm and Blues Best-Sellers chart and crossing over to the pop charts in both the United States and overseas in the United Kingdom. It reached No. 21 on the US Billboard Top 100 and No. 29 on the UK singles chart. Richard's next hit single, Long Tall Sally (1956), hit No. 1 on the Billboard Rhythm and Blues Best-Sellers chart and No. 13 on the Billboard Top 100 while reaching the top ten in the UK. Following his success, Richard built up his backup band, The Upsetters, with the addition of saxophonists Clifford Gene Burks and leader Grady Gaines, bassist Olsie Baysee Robinson and guitarist Nathaniel Buster Dougla...
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Long Tall Sally
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The Girl Can't Help It
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Ready Teddy
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Miss Ann
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Send Me Some Lovin'
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Baby Face
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Ooh! My Soul
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True Fine Mama
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Can't Believe You Wanna Leave
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Baby
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All Around the World
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Keep A Knockin
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Money Honey
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Get Down With It
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Oh Why?
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon
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True, Fine Mama
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Bama Lama Bama Loo
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Ooh My Soul
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Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey
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Cherry Red
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Nuki Suki
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Roll Over Beethoven
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Goodnight Irene
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Directly from My Heart
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Without Love
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Blueberry Hill
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I Got It
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Get Rhythm
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