From the androgyny of Prince, to the vocal mannerisms of Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger, Little Richard's impact on pop culture was ubiquitous. James Brown began his career as a Little Richard impersonator, Hendrix started playing guitar in Richard's band and Michael Jackson deemed him a major influence. A pioneering figure in the development of soul and funk, Little Richard is most remembered as a founding father of early Rock'n'roll. He blew the lid off the 50s with game changing songs such as "Tutti Frutti" and "Good Golly Ms Molly",becoming a benchmark by which excellence is judged. He acheived all of this under the glaring shadow of segregation, often being denied radio airplay. Bravely fighting against systematic racism, Richard shattered the colour line in music, changing American pop culture forever and becoming one of the most influential figures in entertainment. Long live The Innovator, The Originator and The Architect of Rock'n' roll
God bless Mr. Richard Wayne Penniman God bless Rock & Roll. Nice to imagine the yesterday meeting in the sky, on a cloud, between Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown. Amazing.
Richard once said that Elvis Presley was "a blessing"...because Elvis LOVED "black music", and brought it to a white audience, and brought MANY black artists into more opportunity than they ever could have attained otherwise...
It's impossible to listen to this man's music and not be overcome with excitement and energy. Dancing wildly is one of the side-effects of his music. His songs should come with a warning label. RIP Little Richard. You were one of the greats! ❤
As a teenager in the '50's Lucille was my favorite Rock 'N Roll song. I wore out many a 45 RPM Record playing this song. The beginning beat was the best ever.
Little Richard was an incredible performer. He would work himself into total exhaustion by the end of his set. He was not really sane, of course, but what a gift it was to see him live with his own band in the 1960s. NOBODY packed more wallop than Richard & I saw the Stones live back in those days.
Little Richard rocks the stages when he played the piano. He knew how to keep that heavy sound using the saxophones in a continuous pattern.He left the stage for 10 years , but came back with no new record .But Lucia was so ahead of his time that the new generation like it.
Remember watching Little Richard on TV as a young child in the late 60’s early 70’s and in complete awe. I would turn around and ask my mother if she remembered him growling up, she couldn’t answer right away because she was busy dancing. There was my answer.
Lucille has one of the iconic intros in rock history. If something aint movin check your pulse. Jimi Hendrix was his guitar player for a short period of time.
This is the man who made music happen for me. I was only a toddler when I first heard my grandad's rock and roll records playing and Little Richard' was the one who had me bouncing round the room. Immense performances and what a voice!!!!!!!!
I don't know how one can calculate Little Richards contributions to American culture. But it was great. He is the true father of Rock-n-Roll, in my opinion. His influence casts a long shadow over all pop music that came later. R&B, Funk, Rock, Punk, disco etc all owe something to him. His energy on stage was unmatched. He was the first gender bending superstar. He was the first gay rock icons. He paved the way for black artists to become mainstream to the horror of post-war white suburban parents. Cheers to an innovator, one of the brightest stars of the 20th century, and a true legend. Rest in Power Richard. We love you.
Незабвенное Время Величайшего Прорыва в Музыке ! Как грибы после дождя ! Золотые Имена ! Талантливые Исполнители ! Гениальные Композиторы ! Ярко ! Броско ! Пробудили ! Взорвали Головы ! Через Годы ! Страны и Континенты !!!
This man is by far the Father of Rock-N-Roll and a true force of nature. I cannot think of another performer with this man's repertoire. I am in awe of the voice, kindness and stage presence of Little Richard. All others followed this example/blueprint to become what they became. All hail King Little Richard!
did you say repertoire? LMFAO he's a one trick pony. he lived decades longer than segregated America, YET still failed miserably at reaching elvis's massive critically acclaimed recordings. decades longer. that tells you why he remains beneath the king. nowhere near elvis's level of diversity.
@@bradhuskers Totally agree. He always fell back on his work from the 50's. The work that actually made a difference and inspired people. But it's his own fault, he kept going in and out of music. Joining the church, then performing, then rejoining the church. He ruined his own career. Not to mention his arrogant screeching of him being the king of rock. No king has to tell everyone he's king...
@@bradhuskers most black artist weren’t given as much attention as white artists. America was so racist, they couldn’t accept a black musician to be good.
@@anythingchannel9326 Are you educated? We already know that. During the 1950's. That's the way it was. However, little richard lived decades longer. Black artists were now being played all over after the 1950's. Little richard lived decades past that time, AND STILL couldn't reach elvis's massive body of critically acclaimed recordings. Meaning that little richard wasn't as diverse as elvis. Otherwise, after the 50's, little richard would've been able to surpass elvis. But rhe reality is that he was nowhere near elvis's level of soul, depth and diversity. He didn't have anywhere near elvis's talent. He was given the opportunity, by living a long life, but he wasn't able to come anywhere near elvis. Stop embarrassing yourself.
@@yayastedi 100% correct. He's a great pioneer. But ultimately, despite living decades longer than elvis, he failed miserably at reaching elvis's level of success, because he just wasn't as great.
Thanks for this Noel. I think it's hard for today's younger folks to understand (or even believe) what it was like for Black musicians back when Little Richard came along. When I was growing up in the South, we (Blacks) didn't hear black music on the radio and if Black musicians were ever on t.v., our t.v. screen would suddenly fade to black. When the Black artist finished, our t.v. screen would fade back to lights, camera, action! And this was not in the 1800s!
Little Richard truly was a pioneer that set the foundational stones of what would become Heavy metal/grunge/ Rock and roll and many other genres of rock.
Despite all the things these people went through they still got on that stage and gave us the biggest show you can imagine it almost feel like you was there.....Thanks to all..
Thank you Mr. Penniman for letting this here white boy let it all hang out forever at the tender age of 4 in 1962.....I'm 64 now and still rockin' out with my first love in r n r....Lucille. Ty LR for making me the rocker I still am....R'N'R WILL NEVER DIE!!!!🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶💪💪👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎.
I love Little Richard for me being 34 years old. so what if he is both ways. we need to stop judging each other and just pray and stop being so mean and hateful. I love his music. we have to give an account of our sins before God Almighty. keep being bless Mr. Richard your voice and music is amazing. God have blessed you with a gift of music and I'm happy that you are using it. people who is playing hating get some business and stop judging.
Estou em 2024 mas, olhando para trás, noto como o início é complicado! Mas gosto muito do Little! Aliás, adoro! Haja competencia desse artista! Sempre terpa meu aplauso!
Little Richard is the King of Rockin Roll He came first Elvis gets the the credit but Jesus knows the truth Little Richard is still doing concerts 80 years old we love you Little Richard the Truth always wins in the end where is Elvis by the way
Wow, read about his passing and never knew about him, but today i found an amazing talented and awesome artist. Definitely the best. Wow he is just the best. Rip little Richard.
Това е най- голямата революция в името Литл Ричард! Това е феномен в музиката, която ние обичахме през 60-ъд години! СВетла му памет. Много ми липсва този изпълнител!!!
I agree with you hes 80 years old now so the Lord saw it all that is amazing for a Rockin Roll star they have such a Stressfull Life but hes still alive and he does shows from time to time he has such a nice personality we see him all the time out here in nashville Jesus books are gifts he hands out he gives everyone that comes up to him a hello and a book what a great guy!!!!!!
From the androgyny of Prince, to the vocal mannerisms of Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger, Little Richard's impact on pop culture was ubiquitous. James Brown began his career as a Little Richard impersonator, Hendrix started playing guitar in Richard's band and Michael Jackson deemed him a major influence.
A pioneering figure in the development of soul and funk, Little Richard is most remembered as a founding father of early Rock'n'roll. He blew the lid off the 50s with game changing songs such as "Tutti Frutti" and "Good Golly Ms Molly",becoming a benchmark by which excellence is judged. He acheived all of this under the glaring shadow of segregation, often being denied radio airplay. Bravely fighting against systematic racism, Richard shattered the colour line in music, changing American pop culture forever and becoming one of the most influential figures in entertainment.
Long live The Innovator, The Originator and The Architect of Rock'n' roll
Respect!! So well written.
AMEN
Preach!!!!!
One of God's own prototypes.
God bless Mr. Richard Wayne Penniman God bless Rock & Roll. Nice to imagine the yesterday meeting in the sky, on a cloud, between Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown. Amazing.
Richard once said that Elvis Presley was "a blessing"...because Elvis LOVED "black music", and brought it to a white audience, and brought MANY black artists into more opportunity than they ever could have attained otherwise...
Black artists were already huge all over the world before the US. It
Little Richard actually turned out to be one of the biggest Richards in rock history ever
👌👌👍
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Are you talking about his package?
@@jou7363 Nope, absolutely Rock'n Roll ! But of course, it was vastly influenced by black music at that time (blue, boogie-woogie, etc...)
None of you were around in 1956, there wasn't rock and roll before this cat. He was an anomaly
Little Richard at 41 here, amazing he broke through so many barriers, great band too. RIP
He did more for gays and Black Lives Matter than all of the protesters today combined.
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@@Bluzian74❤❤❤
He looked here like he was still in his 20s. I once played in his band in the early '60s and he looked the same age here as he did back then.
There, in '73, he was a stage veteran. What a rock'n'roll legend!
It's impossible to listen to this man's music and not be overcome with excitement and energy. Dancing wildly is one of the side-effects of his music. His songs should come with a warning label. RIP Little Richard. You were one of the greats! ❤
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Да номер один!
As a teenager in the '50's Lucille was my favorite Rock 'N Roll song. I wore out many a 45 RPM Record playing this song. The beginning beat was the best ever.
There's no Prince, Rick James, Elvis, Chuck B, without Lil Richard.
Truly the king of rock and roll!
The man never lost a step. The greatest performer in rock and roll!
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Jerry Lee Lewis was a better player than Richard.
Assolutamente d'accordo ❤Richard number one
@@bluewendigo672do you think this is important to say? If you dont like, juste shut up!
Little Richard was an incredible performer. He would work himself into total exhaustion by the end of his set. He was not really sane, of course, but what a gift it was to see him live with his own band in the 1960s. NOBODY packed more wallop than Richard & I saw the Stones live back in those days.
Sane enough - Just his own version of sane.
Prince blows little Richard out if the atmosphere.
@@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457 🤣
Stones suck
@PaulHarrisonAdventureGearMusic prince copied LR. By the time Prince hit the scene, LR had been rockin for 20yrs already.
Iconic
The King of Rock and let it Roll!
Little Richard rocks the stages when he played the piano. He knew how to keep that heavy sound using the saxophones in a continuous pattern.He left the stage for 10 years , but came back with no new record .But Lucia was so ahead of his time that the new generation like it.
THE ORIGINATOR THE PIONEER AND KING OF ROCK N ROLL..EVERYONE COPIED HIS SONGS BUT NOBODY COULD MATCH HIS AWESOME TALENT...LONG LIVE LITTLE RICHARD
Le roi indétrônable
MAGNIFIQUE....DESDE BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA...
THE TRUE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL
This is how Rock and Roll started. Little Richard is father of Rock and Roll!!
RIP Little Richard , thank you for your stamp on the greatest invention ever .. Rock N Roll ... SHUT UP!
Remember watching Little Richard on TV as a young child in the late 60’s early 70’s and in complete awe. I would turn around and ask my mother if she remembered him growling up, she couldn’t answer right away because she was busy dancing. There was my answer.
The King !!!!!!!
I know he wouldn’t have swung my way but that man was gorgeous!
He'd have swung anyway the wind blew him! 😉
Elvis is good but mr.Richard is the king.Thans to post.
I was 15 when he came along back in the good old days, I’m still rocking to him now
Lucille has one of the iconic intros in rock history. If something aint movin check your pulse. Jimi Hendrix was his guitar player for a short period of time.
The EMPEROR of Rock & Roll
Does not get in better than Little Richard, The King of Rock n Roll. .love him..peace
This is the man who made music happen for me. I was only a toddler when I first heard my grandad's rock and roll records playing and Little Richard' was the one who had me bouncing round the room. Immense performances and what a voice!!!!!!!!
HE'S DAMNED GOOD!!! RIP ur No 1 FAN
Grazie little richard, dovunque tu sia❤
no one could do it like Little Richard!!! the one the only!!!
decades passed and still that voice was always on point. it feels like a piece of my absolute foundation has been lost.
Truly the KING of rock n' roll !!!!!
He was the queen and Elvis was the king. No disrespect.
It's The King Little Richard
He didn't need to follow the music, music itself followed him! Rest in peace, King!!! 😢🙏
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he's only the king to low IQ weak minded sheep like you.
The king of the kings! The real king of rock'n'roll!
THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL!
My first reggae album by in 1969 ,and the best of all the tight ups,I was 16 year skinhead at the time and still love music of that time❤
Absolutely magnificent!! 💯 2 drummers wow 👌 👏 😍 the saxophone 🎷 👏
His band was terrific too...luv that RICHARD sound!!
Loved this man he was fabulous
Everyone listening to Little Richard today RIP legend
I would do anything to be able to go back in time and see Little Richard live.
The best live artist of all time? One of the few who sounds even better live than on record
steve FromEngland
Jackie Wilson ❤
I don't know how one can calculate Little Richards contributions to American culture. But it was great. He is the true father of Rock-n-Roll, in my opinion. His influence casts a long shadow over all pop music that came later. R&B, Funk, Rock, Punk, disco etc all owe something to him. His energy on stage was unmatched. He was the first gender bending superstar. He was the first gay rock icons. He paved the way for black artists to become mainstream to the horror of post-war white suburban parents. Cheers to an innovator, one of the brightest stars of the 20th century, and a true legend. Rest in Power Richard. We love you.
so true😭
You are right from massimo Italy wondrful italy little r was a great man god bless him
Little Richard and Chuck Berry are the kings of rock'n'roll.
You're right
the real kings of rock and roll little richard and chuck berry the kings
Elvis started a year before them 2.
@@terrygarcia897you might be kidding, Little started like 5 years before Elvis
That was a beautiful man. And he played the heck of that piana. Rest well KING
You're amazing....a brilliant person
Как же я завидую людям, которые оказались в этом зале и смогли наблюдать это потрясаюжее шоу!
Rest in peace, dear man. Boy are they havin a party in heaven right now when this one arrived. Rock n Roll baby.
Simple songs but so amazingly executed. What a voice!
In homage to an era missed....Everyone in lockdown, get up and shake it
Rip little Richard just one of the finest musician's of all he' from the golden age of rock and roll hall of fame bless this great singer 💯🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼
Незабвенное Время Величайшего Прорыва в Музыке ! Как грибы после дождя ! Золотые Имена ! Талантливые Исполнители ! Гениальные Композиторы ! Ярко ! Броско ! Пробудили ! Взорвали Головы ! Через Годы ! Страны и Континенты !!!
Правильно!!! 🦊
R.I.P. Prince definitely channeled the King who started all of this. Muse
I really appreciate the editing here! Intercutting between the clean tie and suit days and the more crazy 1970s is very sweet!
This man is by far the Father of Rock-N-Roll and a true force of nature. I cannot think of another performer with this man's repertoire. I am in awe of the voice, kindness and stage presence of Little Richard. All others followed this example/blueprint to become what they became. All hail King Little Richard!
did you say repertoire?
LMFAO
he's a one trick pony.
he lived decades longer than segregated America, YET still failed miserably at reaching elvis's massive critically acclaimed recordings.
decades longer.
that tells you why he remains beneath the king.
nowhere near elvis's level of diversity.
@@bradhuskers Totally agree. He always fell back on his work from the 50's. The work that actually made a difference and inspired people.
But it's his own fault, he kept going in and out of music. Joining the church, then performing, then rejoining the church. He ruined his own career. Not to mention his arrogant screeching of him being the king of rock. No king has to tell everyone he's king...
@@bradhuskers most black artist weren’t given as much attention as white artists. America was so racist, they couldn’t accept a black musician to be good.
@@anythingchannel9326
Are you educated?
We already know that.
During the 1950's. That's the way it was.
However, little richard lived decades longer.
Black artists were now being played all over after the 1950's.
Little richard lived decades past that time, AND STILL couldn't reach elvis's massive body of critically acclaimed recordings.
Meaning that little richard wasn't as diverse as elvis.
Otherwise, after the 50's, little richard would've been able to surpass elvis.
But rhe reality is that he was nowhere near elvis's level of soul, depth and diversity.
He didn't have anywhere near elvis's talent.
He was given the opportunity, by living a long life, but he wasn't able to come anywhere near elvis.
Stop embarrassing yourself.
@@yayastedi
100% correct.
He's a great pioneer. But ultimately, despite living decades longer than elvis, he failed miserably at reaching elvis's level of success, because he just wasn't as great.
Thanks for this Noel. I think it's hard for today's younger folks to understand (or even believe) what it was like for Black musicians back when Little Richard came along. When I was growing up in the South, we (Blacks) didn't hear black music on the radio and if Black musicians were ever on t.v., our t.v. screen would suddenly fade to black. When the Black artist finished, our t.v. screen would fade back to lights, camera, action! And this was not in the 1800s!
His teeth are so white what a star we love you little richard he is 82 years old now we see him all the time here in nashville he is so nice in person
He's 86 now!
If you or he still there... send love to the king of rock n`roll from a young Portuguese fan!
hary3l 😰
He’s dead sadly 😢
@@fiftiesonly9579 even more now.
1932 - 2020 - Rip. Legendary Rock And Rock. Little Richard. The Best ! Yes! Mondial!!! 👍
Little Richard truly was a pioneer that set the foundational stones of what would become Heavy metal/grunge/ Rock and roll and many other genres of rock.
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This is one of the best videos Ive accidentally stumbled onto in years. Can anybody raise the stakes from this?
I guess not xoxo
Musical Genius, and pure sunshine!
little Richard is perfection. The best entertainer ever.
Hell yea he is the greatest
Come on now!! Unbelievable put not the best.. MJ,!!!
Prince is
You said it!!
If you had to select 2 guys who invented Rock & Roll, it would probably be Little Richard and Chuck Berry.
Despite all the things these people went through they still got on that stage and gave us the biggest show you can imagine it almost feel like you was there.....Thanks to all..
Thank you Mr. Penniman for letting this here white boy let it all hang out forever at the tender age of 4 in 1962.....I'm 64 now and still rockin' out with my first love in r n r....Lucille. Ty LR for making me the rocker I still am....R'N'R WILL NEVER DIE!!!!🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶💪💪👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎.
I love Little Richard for me being 34 years old. so what if he is both ways. we need to stop judging each other and just pray and stop being so mean and hateful. I love his music. we have to give an account of our sins before God Almighty. keep being bless Mr. Richard your voice and music is amazing. God have blessed you with a gift of music and I'm happy that you are using it. people who is playing hating get some business and stop judging.
I didn't see much of Little Richard. I was a little girl. But now I think he is incredible
Keď som bol chlapec chodil som na klzisko korčuľovať a na tuto skladbu sme sa nevedeli vyblázniť. Pekná spomienka .
Ďakujem,že sa Vám páči môj komentár, viem nemecký,anglický ,ale rád píšem aj po slovenský dufam, že to nikomu nevadí
Wow OVER THE TOP HE WAS THE MAN LITTLE RICHARD WAS THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL
I See A Lot Of Little Richard In Prince! Especially With The Style, The Make Up, And The Energy Of His Showmanship! 👍
Such a driving force & what an amazing band. Imagine he & James Brown together in that scenario.
Imagine Little Richard, Buddy Holley, Jerry L Lewis (I did see them once) with their contemporaries Prince & Bruno Mars on stage together .
@@rowenaburke4689 for sure will be a blast!!
Estou em 2024 mas, olhando para trás, noto como o início é complicado! Mas gosto muito do Little! Aliás, adoro! Haja competencia desse artista! Sempre terpa meu aplauso!
My Respect Long Live Rock and Roll.
Rip Rock Man. The Rock And Roll is Crying today
All Love to Little Richard. King of Rock n Roll
No matter what color or race you may be no matter what language you may speak as long as you are from Earth, you must "Rock and Roll".
Tremendo cantante,uno de los mejores de la epoca de oro del Rock.
El mejor rock y rollo de todos los tiempos Jorge Gayarre vasco Argentino saludos gracias
Waw..juste explosif ces notes de musique que j'adoooore
I saw him live when he played at San Francisco Symphony Hall.
Little Richard is the King of Rockin Roll He came first Elvis gets the the credit but Jesus knows the truth Little Richard is still doing concerts 80 years old we love you Little Richard the Truth always wins in the end where is Elvis by the way
Dios te tenga en Santa Gloria,,rey del ROCK...en argentina te AMAMOS GRACIAS X TU MÚSICA,THE BEST
The word 'legend' fits this man more than any other star, including Michael Jackson and Elvis!
R.I.P Little Richard, we have lost a legend. All the Love to you LJ.
Legend in Time.
Wow, read about his passing and never knew about him, but today i found an amazing talented and awesome artist. Definitely the best. Wow he is just the best. Rip little Richard.
As a teenager in England in the fifties he was my favorite .... he paved the way for so many.
Me too Janice. Saturday night we really rocked didn’t we. We older now but we still move to the beat. Yeah! Whole lotta Shakin going on!
Prince will always be Prince to King Richard, RIP to the King
Grandissimo unico amato e da gran parte del mondo giù il cappello
THE KING ! ✊🏿👑
my childhood...
Wow,Little Richard,and that song,really rock.We never see enough of him these days.Hey Mr Richard,come to the UK soon,please.please,please.!!!
Long before Prince, bay-bee! This is awesome!
Dnes odišiel do hudobného neba Little. Budeš nám chýbať.
Това е най- голямата революция в името Литл Ричард! Това е феномен в музиката, която ние обичахме през 60-ъд години! СВетла му памет. Много ми липсва този изпълнител!!!
Love this!
Followed in a Great Tradition.
This guy is fabulous!!!!!
I agree with you hes 80 years old now so the Lord saw it all that is amazing for a Rockin Roll star they have such a Stressfull Life but hes still alive and he does shows from time to time he has such a nice personality we see him all the time out here in nashville Jesus books are gifts he hands out he gives everyone that comes up to him a hello and a book what a great guy!!!!!!
How that guy lived so long with all that frenetic energy use amazes me. Well done sir. May you rest in peace ( if that suits you) . Amazing singer.
There were certain angles that made me think I was looking at Prince on stage. That was heavy. WOW!