Horace Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Does anyone agree with the radio show I heard the other day which suggested that Little Richard was one of the greatest ever rock and roll singers? I didn't think much of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 One of them, he could certainly get the foot tapping. One who would have been was Eddie Cochrane, but for his untimely demise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Rev. Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), better known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter and pianist. A key figure in the transition from rhythm & blues to rock & roll, Penniman blew the lid off the 1950s, laying the foundation for rock and roll with his explosive music and charismatic persona. On record, he made spine-tingling rock and roll. His frantically charged piano playing and raspy, shouted vocals on such classics as ?Tutti Frutti,? ?Long Tall Sally? and ?Good Golly, Miss Molly? defined the dynamic sound of rock and roll and influenced generations of rhythm & blues, rock and soul music artists. In addition, his original injection of funk during this period, via his saxophone-studded mid-1950s road band, The Upsetters, also influenced the development of that genre of rock music. Little Richard was subsequently honored by being one of seven of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and was one of only four of these honorees (along with Ray Charles, James Brown, and Fats Domino) to also receive the Rhythm & Blues Foundation's Pioneer Lifetime Achievement Award. He was like a founding Father of Rock - I respect his music - some of it was quite toe tapping!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I was going to agree with Horace but Mary, I can't argue against the facts you presented. I guess if we aren't inside the rock movement we can't vote for the leaders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateoflymm Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 By the time I was 16 (1959) I had all his records. I thought he was brilliant and I still enjoy listening to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artie Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 didnt mind him but one of the old time records in our house was pretty little black eyed susie by guy mitchell i ended up inheriting about 15 78s of his when my uncle died i have a cd of all his hits but never play it " musta lent it ." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artie Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 here it is kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I think to the people who were born around the 40's, music had an everlasting affect. It went from the Big Bands, Peggy Lee, the Rat Pack, to True Rock and Roll, (where if the music(or noise for Adam)) got you feet tapping, they were all good. Little Richard, Jerry Lee, Bill Haley, Elvis, Eddy Cochrane gave us a decade of pure bliss. Then the ballad singers took over, and dancing was never the same again, except at Weddings and parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateoflymm Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Oh Artie, I fell in love with Guy Mitchell when I was about 12 and heard "Sparrow in the Treetop" for the first time. This is from my listed "favourites" on Google. I had this record when I was about 14 and now have it on a CD along with all the good old songs he sang. I loved his voice, his looks and his "jaunty" personality; a great entertainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 That Guy Mitchell song was a treat. He was a fave for awhile when he made a film with Rosemary Clooney -- he played the cowboy hero in RED GARTERS. She was the dance hall queen with garters. The song I hummed for years was: With a hoop and a holler and a dime and dollar I'm a lucky son of a gun. I guess you know, wherever I go, I tip my hat to none. I saw Little Richard on interviews where he liked to say of his singing, "I scream like a white woman!" Enjoyed his cameo acting in film DOWN AND OUT IN BEVERLY HILLS with Nick Nolte. Richard is living in Beverly Hills and can't get the police to respond but his next door neighbor (white) gets response from an army of cops within 2 minutes of a distress call. Richard is complaining hysterically. He liked to act hysterical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateoflymm Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I love Richard but, let's face it, he is the Queen of Rock'n'Roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 To mention Guy Mitchell in the same sentence as Little Richard is a disgrace. She Wears Red Feathers v Long Tall Sally Chicka Boom v Lucille The Cuff Of My Shirt v Good Golly Miss Molly Singing The Blues v Baby Face Look At That Girl v The Girl Can't Help It 5-0 away win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Eeeewww! The Girl Can't Help It was about the only Richard song I really liked. Didn't hear your Guy Mitchell tune played on the air. Of course, the fact that the girl who couldn't help it was Jane Mansfield could have colored my response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateoflymm Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 To mention Guy Mitchell in the same sentence as Little Richard is a disgrace. She Wears Red Feathers v Long Tall Sally Chicka Boom v Lucille The Cuff Of My Shirt v Good Golly Miss Molly Singing The Blues v Baby Face Look At That Girl v The Girl Can't Help It 5-0 away win. I love Bizet and the Beach Boys, Glenn Miller and Glen Campbell, Joan Sutherland and Joan Baez, Pavarotti and Presley. You can mention them all in the same sentence, it's not a contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Bizet v Beach Boys.........away win Glenn Miller v Glen Campbell....home win Joan Sutherland v Joan Baez....resounding home win Pavarotti v Presley......Score Draw. Everthing in life is a contest Kate, BTW I also was 16 in 1959. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tonymailman Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 One of them, he could certainly get the foot tapping.One who would have been was Eddie Cochrane, but for his untimely demise. Not to mention Buddy Holly also ........ REAL singers and musicians from that era Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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