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full stop, you do not have rock n roll without little richard. bands for decades have been trying to emulate this. from front to back, non-stop energy. this isn't a cornerstone, this isn't a foundation, this is the whole damn building.
I loved this album! I remember seeing Little Richard on tv when I was a kid, and it was always a show.
What a fun album. 4/5
one of the architects of rock and roll, the incomparable little richard. quality rock and roll with all the energy and passion that you would expect from him. and his voice… his voice was made for rock and roll. this album kicks ass pretty much from start to finish. highlights: “tutti frutti”, “slippin’ and slidin’ “, “long tall sally”, “jenny, jenny”.
Yeah, this was fine.
Good 50’s rock and roll by an originator.
The classic 50s-to-60 doowop hits most people think of when they think of oldies. Everyone loves Little Richard's "WOOOO!"
Some very classic songs that help to shape blues/rock 'n roll as we know it. Tutti Frutti, Ready Teddy, and Long Tall Sally are all high energy "bops" even in 2024!
hell yeah
idk man this shit sucks
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!
I could only find the deluxe album, which I'm sure detracted from the experience, as it already felt very repetitive with just the original tracks. I like Little Richard and would likely not skip any of these songs if they came up on a playlist individually, but I can't say I really enjoyed the album as a whole. "Can't Believe You Wanna Leave" was by far my favorite, and easily the most unique song on an album that felt like one run-on sentence. 2/5
True roots rock.
'I'm ready to rock and roll!' Nooit werd wellicht de tijdgeest zo gevangen in één zin. In plaats van braaf te doen wat er verwacht werd, zoals alle vorige generaties, liep de jeugd zomaar ineens weg met de beat, rock & roll, pop en wat er zich verder allemaal nog van afsplitste. De muziek als afspiegeling van een mentaliteit. Alles ging los en zou nooit meer vastraken. Little Richard bracht Tutti Frutti uit in 1955, en in vergelijking is Bill Haley met zijn Rock around the clock, dat net een jaartje eerder uitkwam, nog ongelofelijk truttig. Elvis liet het jaar erna pas serieus van zich horen. Dus is dit de oerknal van de rock? Naar het schijnt. En na al die jaren klinkt het in onze oren wellicht wat eenvoudig, maar hier is potdomme toch wel een stevige basis gelegd voor alles wat erna kwam.
De allereerste klanken van het eerste nummer op jouw eerste album uit de jaren '50 komen 70 jaar later nog steeds geregeld voorbij in andere muziek en via andere media-kanalen. Ook het gehele nummer is dan nog bij iedereen bekend. Dan heb je iets gepresteerd! Niet elk nummer op het album is even tijdloos. Als de achtergrondzang simpelweg de hoofdzanger herhaalt, kom je daar tegenwoordig niet meer mee weg (True, Fine Mama). Maar vooral de uptempo nummers als Ready Teddy komen goed door de jaren heen.
Tegenwoordig bepalen wij met Spotify dat nummers geen intro meer mogen hebben, maar vroeger bepaalden de mannetjes van de radio dat nummers niet langer dan 2,5 minuut mochten duren. Anders zouden mensen maar wegdraaien naar een ander radiostation. Dus als een nummer langer dreigt te duren, dan gooit Little Richard er zelf maar een einde of een fade-out tegenaan. Na sommige nummers moet je sowieso naar adem happen na 2 minuten, maar er zitten zowaar ook tragere nummers tussen en zelfs een langzame Sam Cooke-achtige ballad. Little Richard weet zo 12 nummers in een klein half uur te proppen, een soort snelkookpan van muziek. Ondanks dat het ietwat gedateerd is, klinkt het meer tijdloos dan veel albums van veel later. Dat is op zichzelf al bijzonder knap. Komt bij dat ik me er bijzonder goed mee heb vermaakt. We hebben een goede week denk ik, 4 sterren.
Another early.gem I did not know, but really liked for its rhythm.
Not my type of music tho. Está bien un ratito, pero más de ahí me empiezo a poner ya tensa. (Procede a copiarse de Pablito) 5/10🥸
un álbum así que me recuerda a la navidad no se por qué, se me hizo un poco largo. no sé si lo volvería a escuchar jahdjsha. 6/10 canción fav: podría ser cualquiera porque me sonaron todas un poco iguales:(
I recently watched the documentary about his life. It gave me a new perspective of him and his music.
Totally rocking grooves that have shaped a lot of rock as we know it.
nicht mein Fall.
this was so much fun! hard not to smile while listening to this and great to get more familiar with this legend. tutti frutti an obvious highlight
Fun and so influential. It was such a blueprint that listening now feels a bit like a caricature. Particularly enjoyed Ready Teddy and Rip it Up.
If you the same song and record it 15 times with different lyrics, it isn’t exciting. No matter how much you shout.
Phenomenal King of Rock n Roll
Don’t mind it. Deserves a spot on the wall though !
Classic blues/rock ‘n roll album. Belangrijk geweest voor geschiedenis van de popmuziek natuurlijk. Goed album, voor mij niet perse heel bijzonder.
You expect to see albums like this on the list and it deserves to be here. There's no doubt this was groundbreaking at the time but I do think you had to be there. He's a firecracker for sure, but it's 1 or 2 great songs repeated 10 times just with different lyrics. But it's Little Richard and he's classic, woo!
I can see why this is on the list. Def an early rock legend. I'll rate this for its place in music history but can't say I was super into it. It's poppin and lil Rick's rasp and his timely 'whoos' are a trademark. Kids in the day went nuts I'm sure.
I'm sure it's a huge entry in rock history. Makes sense that it is on this list but after a few songs these all ran together for me. A couple good hits and then a handful of very similar filler songs. Little Richard is deservedly an icon and I'll always love how The California Raisins immortalized a couple of these songs. That being said I don't think I'll be coming back to Little Richard any time soon. 2.0 stars
Wasn't really into this one
you arent getting anything insane but it aint bad. i like this genre of music for the most part
bunch of 50s classics. not bad
Sound was excellent- some songs pretty same-y (to me), but his influence is clear
great album
3.5
Blind album, know the artist. Happy and upbeat as expected and glad I tried it.
No denying how iconic Little Richard is and this album is a stone cold classic.
Bangers but high redundancy
Just too repetitive for me. Almost every song is about a girl and I can only take so much HoOoOoOoO
Very classic, yet a bit one beat for every song.
Objectively a classic. I'm rating it to my personal tastes, but I still greatly appreciate this music.
Very influential it seems but samey as well. It makes it hard to remember a single song even though it's fun to listen to.
Fun
6/10.
brings me back to being a kid and listening to time-life 1950s decades cds on repeat. classic, so fucking classic.
all i can think of is kennedy davenport doing little richard for snatch game
Okay I was actually not expecting to enjoy this/even make it through the whole album bc this is not my thing usually, but I actually enjoyed it for a bit. I'm pretty sure there's, like, the same song 6 times in a row and it started getting tiresome, but hey, not bad. Put a smile on my face.
Decent
This album will make you just bop and bop. A great listen through and a piece of musical history.
Nice, quite nice
Historic album, but don't want to listen to it again for a while. Some catchy tunes and BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER
Hard to believe that this is Little Richard's debut. You just can't be in a bad mood when these songs are played.
Never a big fan. But good to hear again
Not a fan of 50s rock n roll or Little Richard, but still enjoyed the music in the background. Will likely never listen to it again though
classic
💖 ready teddy 🗣️ 8️⃣
Great vocals and the songs don’t over stay their welcome
Would give it a 5 star for the voice and that it might have furthered rock and roll. Changed it to a 4 because every song were to similar musically
Groovy love little Richard 👾
Little Richard was a master of early rock n roll. Powerful and loud, fun and smooth. Love it.
#91. I can see why this was influential and popular back when rock and roll was a new cool thing, but it doesn't really have the same impact three quarters of a century later. Also it's kinda the same song 13 times in a row. 3/5: yeah. Song added to playlist: Long Tall Sally (The Thing) I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
Meh. A lot of songs sounded the same
Roots of modern rock. Music with movement
Fun music, this guy was wild. Pioneer of rock and roll and conflicted musician/christian. A big influence on the Beatles which is good enough for me! Three stars.
I find it interesting that this style of music was called rock. It is far different than what rock evolved to in the 70's and 80's. I enjoy this style of music but there is only so much I can take.
Classic Rock n Roll.
What a burst of energy!
Didn’t ring a bell but I absolutely know Tutti Frutti haha. An absolute classic - have added to library 1957 Rock album. Rest of album was vibey. 3/5.
Ok
Already knew a few songs from this album, and definitely already knew the artist. Also a big fan of rock 'n roll, so biased to like it already.
Woooooo
I can kinda get into the songwriting and instrumentals, though Little Richard's voice is far too abrasive for me.
Classic blues progressions. Can’t believe you wanna leave, Long Tail Sally and Rip it up stand outs
Little Richard rocks, no denying it
4/5 that was a nice blues album!
1 dimensional but quite good. Fun old timey background imo
Finally an actual rock n roll album. This one wasn't the most sonically diverse, but the energy across it is extremely welcome.
Do a lot of these songs sound the same? Yes. Are they all great? Yes. Just makes you want to get up & dance, and Little Richard BRINGS the energy.
Really fun music that you could definitely dance to. However, minus 1 point for essentially being the same song listed 12 times.
Sometimes you listen to an influential album and you appreciate what it meant but it doesn’t have the visceral impact now, and sometimes you listen to Here’s Little Richard and it still hits like a freight train. Musically it’s all very played out at this point, but his energy and passion transcends the decades.
I was vibing to this in the bath
Good shit, will listen to again.
Everyone has heard of little Richard because of tutti frutti . That is a great track its just a shame all the other tracks, on the album, sound the same but with different lyrics.
Just great music, every song was a banger. 10/10
There are exactly two unique songs on this one - 1 rock'n'roll and 1 blues. I prefer the former. And I know it's from 1957, but the audio quality is just horrible.
It doesn’t necessarily get more rock ‘n’ roll the louder you mix it.
Tutti frutti
Solid
Classic old school Rock'n'Roll.👌
Another classic. High energy rock. Gotta love it.
Classy
Lekker!
Zeer lekker gerockt en tevens ook gerolld. Tutti frutti is echt banger
Great voice.
Amusant et entraînant. Regisre vocal impressionnant
I appreciate Little Richard as a performer and how influential his music was to the entire genre of rock and roll. He also deserves so much credit for being one of the first black artists to transcend racial barriers of the 1950s. I find his sound so distinct that there is no mistaking a Little Richard song. For that reason, however, I don’t find much variance in his music and the driving beat becomes a bit monotonous. Then again, the 50s were a time when artists would often release a sound-alike follow up to their hit song, so really, it’s fitting for the era. It just doesn’t translate well to more modern sensibilities.
I enjoyed this album, is interesting that this was a collection of singles, which I think as I’m listing feels like each song is very similar. Of course love little Richard's energy and singing style (a true original) and the horns. I appreciate the history of these tunes but I admit I would not be putting this album on again but did like the tunes for what they were. It really a 3.5 for me but the artist & impact the album had on music boosts it up to 4 for me.
A legend, an album of classics. This is obviously a classic and innovative for its time, but I'm not sure it has stood the test of time. His vocals are outstanding and the instrumentals are bluesy, which I enjoy. For this, this is a 3* for me. Doesn't break into 4-5* territory because musically it follows a lot of well-known patterns to 21st century ears.
A classic rock album, Little Richard had some bops Top Tracks: Tutti Frutti, Slippin’ and Sliddin,’ Long Tall Sally (The Thing)
Tutti Frutti - 7/10 True, Fine Mama - 7/10 Can’t Believe You Wanna Leave - 7/10 Ready Teddy - 7/10 Baby - 7/10 Slippin' and Slidin' - 8/10 Long Tall Sally - 7.5/10 Miss Ann - 7/10 Oh Why? - 7.5/10 Rip it Up - 7/10 Jenny, Jenny - 7/10 She's Got It - 7/10 TOTAL - 86/120
Well done!
Great album
Fun and was groundbreaking but a bit repetitive
Exceptional energy and inventiveness
Solid 50s album
the original smoll pp
- Perfectly fine music - Nothing much to say, some classic 50s swing
- one of the original rock stars - love the energy and the yelling
Something even the kids will like!
Loved it.
Not bad but this is just dancing music imo
"A-wop-bop-a-loo-mop-a-lop-bam-boom!" is the first thing you hear and its still feels as invigorating as it must have felt 68 years ago... Dirty blues classics with a side of boogie-woogie and you're done in under 30 minutes, having had some fun tonight.
Ok — a bit fun but not one I’m likely to return to. Didn’t feel ‘whole’
This album from Little Richard was a compilation of his hit singles at the time and the Spotify version has the deluxe edition with multiple alternate takes of the songs in the original album. This was a great old school, rock'n roll album that contains a lot of Little Richard's most famous songs! Pretty good and I recommend it to listeners of the genre. Favorite Song(s): "Tutti Frutti", "Long Tall Sally", "Jenny l, Jenny", "Slippin' And Slidin'"
It's fantastic music but the album is very repetitive.
It's nice when a musical innovator actually makes something wholly good.
I love me some screaming soul music so this is right up my alleyway. Loved it front to back and will listen to it again and again. I definitely have been sleeping on this!
Arguably the most important album in rock and roll history. This hit with speed and intensity that hadn't been seen before, inspiring countless others. Richard's voice is amazing. Compared to contemporaries like Elvis this man could really belt it out. I think he is the first to have a vocal trademark, his Woooooo. Decades before Michael Jackson's Heehee for example. All that said this suffers from a sameness to all the songs. The song structure and melodies are almost carbon copies of each other.
A billion times better than Elvis.
Love his voice! Can still feel the electric energy of rock and roll from the OG.
A lot of fun. Zippy with some great songs.
Listened once. Very familiar but not something I could stand to listen to on repeat.
It's hard to argue the power of this album. It lives in the bones of much of what came after it. And the songs still cook today. Joyful, saucy, full-tilt rock and roll that's incredibly fun to listen to. Fave Songs: Tutti Frutti; Slippin' and Slidin'; Rip It Up; Long Tall Sally; Ready Teddy; Jenny, Jenny
Some great songs. They do sound a lot alike ... but it's Little Richard.
One of the original rock and rollers. 50's rock was never my favorite style, but Little Richard gets 5 stars for his contribution to modern American music.
I probably wouldn't have sought this out on my own, but it's obvious why he was a charter member of the R&R HOF in 1986 (back when it meant something). Enjoyed this.
3.6 - really good songs but maybe too much for a whole album
Every song sounds the same - don't mind having one or two of these kind of songs, but a whole album gave me a headache lol
Classic, this record is so energetic and wild. Love tracks like Ready Teddy where you can hear the piano keys getting hit as hard as possible. Great listen, gotta knock it a little just for being very samey for the whole album, but there’s no world where this isn’t a strong 4 to light 5.
Incredible this came out in the 50s. Little Richard really went all out for his debut
Vette nummers, klinkt wel wat gedateerd. Niet al te divers
This collection of songs would have been lifechanging to hear in 1957. I can't imagine the shock of hearing Little Richard's ferocity against the clean-cut stars of the times - the polished harmonies of the Everly Brothers or the baritone of Perry Como. It's dated by today's standards but altogether an interesting step back to one of the original rock & rollers. I watched an interview with Jimmy Barnes recently where he claimed Little Richard was one of his strongest musical influences as he grew up. Indeed, while listening to Here's Little Richard, it stuck me how Barnesy ended up with the vocal style he's so well known for today.
I'm not sure we got played the actual album but it was definitely Little Richard. Was he a proven bad man? Is it ok to enjoy this? Very rocknroll. Hard to not bop to.
I understand this album is the precursor to much of rock music, with tutti fruitti being especially important in that regard, but most of the songs on here sound the same. I really want to give it a high grade for its importance, but I don't feel this album is captivating enough to justify that.
Rip It Up
Nokkur vel kunn lög og örlítið misskemmtileg, önnur minna þekkt og í þeim er rödd Richards á köflum illþekkjanleg (ég þekkti hann ekki í Baby). Lögin sama 12 takta blúsmódelið aftur og aftur, productionin mjög basic, flutningurinn flottur, sögulegt mikilvægi umtalsvert en skemmtanagildi fyrir mig ekki mjög mikið.Þekkt lög og önnur minna, en alltaf sama 12 takta blúsmódelið. Kom helst á óvart að stundum er rödd Richards illþekkjanleg, svo sem í Baby. Productionin mjög basic en flutningurinn flottur. Sögulegt mikilvægi umtalsvert en skemmtanagildi fyrir mig ekki mjög mikið.
It was nice, after a while it kinda turned into background noise. It also made me feel like i was sitting in a hwy 55. comforting but not exciting, don’t think I would listen again.
I'd rather be listening to Etta James or Chuck Berry.
Pretty great record. The vocals were full of energy and groove. The distinct jazz-y beats and the 50s instrumentals were a great addition. 7/10
Rating this feels like doing a Letterboxd review of that 50 second 19th century film where the train comes straight at the audience.
Great album.You can definitely hear how he influenced generations of artists from the 1960's to today in 2023.
jovial
Tutti frutti is amazing. Little Richard's voice sounds way more fun than Elvis Presley's. I honestly prefer this over any of Elvis's songs
Ja loev dit man, lekker blues albumpie. Kleine Richie gaat zelf he-le-maal los. Het is stokoud,d at kan niet anders, maar ik moet wel zeggen dat ondanks dat ik Blues heel lekker vind om te luisteren dat ik meer fan ben van iemand als Muddy Waters enzo. Dat is iets meer ontspannen dan deze muziek. Toch geef ik het een welverdiende 3 sterren, prima album en met 3 kwartier ook niet zo lang dus prima voor "tussendoor"! FAVO: Tutti Frutti, Long tally Sally, Rip it up, Jenny Jenny
hats off to ol’ rich…he paved the way. but some of these songs are the exact same fucking thing lol
Många klassiker men om det är så jävla bra vet jag inte. Godkänt får skivan.
Fun album 3/5
Some truly great songs here and a blueprint for what rock'n'roll would become. Suffers in part as a product of its time- it comes from before albums were the unit of expression, so there is definitely some filler and some sameness here that wouldn't fly for a later effort. Still a 4/5 even with that.
Very good
nah
Meh. A few goodies but don’t need a whole album.
3.5 Due must be given to the innovators. Without Tutti Fruitti and Long Tall Sally we don’t have the White Album, Dark Side of the Moon or In Utero.
Sound energetic and exciting, but is on a repetitive side. Little Richard can definitely sing, and it is enjoyable on most songs. On others its a bit of a miss at times. It was kinda fun tho. Significant albums 16/39. Albums I liked 7/39. Albums I have added to my library 1/39. This one: significant, ehh maybe liked?, didnt add.
Most of the song structures here are the same. I understand that these songs and Little Richard himself are very influential, but they are a bit bland compared to todays standards, and a bit bland.
TUTTTIIII FRUUUUTI
This record is great. Some songs suffer from a repetitiveness (while also sharing the same structure from previous tracks), but definitely not as obvious compared to Chuck Barry of the same era.
Fun listen, though repetitive.
Loaded with funk
What a find. Terrific at parts. Can be one note but I like the note. 4/5
Tutti frutti sets a pretty good standard for this album. Songs like tutti frutti, ready teddy, long tall sally are exactly the same. Highlights are the more bluesy songs like baby
I’ve got a real soft spot for early Rock n Roll, and Little Richard is pretty much the best of the bunch. This is undeniable
This is essential Little Richard, one of the pioneers of early rock. All of his classics in one place. Half an hour of great blues piano in all of its mono glory. I'm impressed that the remaster sounds so crisp and can hear the drums so prominently but it's an even mix. Lawd help the microphone that recorded his voice! A frenzy of energy and I can imagine the pearl-clutching this music must have stirred up in the day.
Noisiest mf in 1957 6/10
Very fun and easy going. Not super interesting though
Another 50s rock and roll record. Nothing bad to say, it’s good easy-listening music.
Every song is good. Exactly what comes to mind when I think 50s music. I can’t get through the entire album because I get tired of it
SO GOOD Really took me back to the old days as if I’m in a Time Machine. He really had fun with this album and his style was just about having fun
Dude's got chops.
An enjoyable, if dated listen
Actual classic this time. Very one-note stylistically yet it doesn’t get old thanks to the energy beaming from the performances. Timeless!
Chill af
A true classic. The material from which all subsequent rock was created.
Tutti frutti ready teddy Jenny Jenny
This is basically the same song over and over again. Thankfully it’s a fun song
Why didn’t I know tutti frutti was little Richard lol
Je pourrai écouter ça toute la journée. Très bonnes chansons, mais dommage qu'elles soient aussi courtes, on croirait des bandes demos par moments.
Notable Track: Tutti Frutti
For our modern ears this album might sound repetitive with a lot of the songs in the same key with similar melodies. Then you realize that this album came out 12 years before Woodstock. For what it is it slaps.
This was okay. You can hear the precursor to later rock and roll in his music. Very energetic. Was enjoyable to listen to in the car. Did not do a focused listening session
3.5/5 Fav Track: I cant believe you want to leave super nice vocals and overall nice sound just couldnt take 50 minutes of it it got super repetitive and boring not much vocal diversity
I can see how this is a pivotal influence on the growth of rock n roll.. but the 50s sound just isn't for me. I can listen to it if somebody puts it on, but I'm not going to seek it out.
Wreszcie coś z rytmem ;) 4/5 będzie grane conajmniej
Gotta love early rock and roll. I don't have much else to say other than it was a fun half hour and tutti fruitti is still a fun song. This is one where I'd have more to say if I listened chronologically because then I could see the development of rock from here to Beatlemania etc.
Great album and shows his style. Enjoyed it.
1957 man.. . He was the real deal. But it is pretty dated now.
This man has ENERGY. A lot of the songs sound very similar in the beats and delivery, but they're still great. 3.5 rounded down.
finger waggin music
One of the realest dudes to walk the earth.
I’ve always appreciated 1950s rock and roll, but never loved it. I’ve always appreciated Little Richard as a trailblazer, but never loved him. I appreciate that this album is very short and energetic, but I wouldn’t say I really loved it.
Slight variations on a proven formula. A very fun album that makes me nostalgic for a time I never lived in.
This album knocked me out. Where so many albums from this era sound quaint and subdued, this one rollicked and romped and Little Richard as a vocalist was a firestorm, though his ability to dial up some sweet numbers showed a breadth of talent that solidifies him as one of the all-time greats — not to mention something that must have sounded scandalous in 1955. On top of that, while these early rock and roll numbers are often a bit of a paint by the numbers affair, I was really impressed with Little Richard as a songwriter. His instincts as a writer (he didn't compose everything here but he's all over the writing credits) were also sharper than most, and it's no wonder why he was as influential and enduring as he is. Great stuff.
Little Richard has always been my favorite of that first class of rock and rollers, and yet today was my first time listening to an entire album of his. I'm sorry I waited so long. This is great stuff. And if the opening to Tutti Fruitti isn't what rock and roll is all about, then I don't know what is. Yes, every song is a 12-bar blues, and that would normally cause me to tune out. But he mixes things up enough that I never got bored. Then again, the album is only 30 minutes long. In terms of historical importance and influence, this is a 5-star album. I mean, probably half of all R&R was influenced by this album. As for a regular listening experience, though, this is more of a 4.
I was able to listen to this with fresh ears and wow what a timeless soul. I knew The Beatles always referenced him as influential but I did not know that they opened for him in 1962. Jimi Hendrix was also in Little Richard's original band, The Upsetters. All this hit home today just how influential this man was. That saxophone blending with his vocals screams American classic. Don't know that I would have ever played an entire Little Richard album but now I'm interested to explore more.
Introduction to Little Richard: Little Richard, born Richard Wayne Penniman, was a flamboyant and influential figure in the early days of rock and roll. He was known for his powerful, distinctive vocals and his high-energy, wild stage presence. His impact on the genre is immeasurable, and this album is a testament to his talent and influence. Tracklist: "Tutti Frutti" "True, Fine Mama" "Can't Believe You Wanna Leave" "Ready Teddy" "Baby" "Slippin' and Slidin'" "Long Tall Sally" "Miss Ann" "Oh Why?" "Rip It Up" "Jenny, Jenny" "She's Got It" Musical Style: "Here's Little Richard" is a high-octane rollercoaster of rock and roll, rhythm, and blues. Little Richard's distinctive piano playing and his raucous, soulful voice are at the forefront. The album's style is characterized by pounding piano rhythms, infectious handclaps, and Little Richard's wailing, electrifying vocals. His energetic, unapologetic delivery defines the very essence of early rock and roll. Standout Tracks: "Tutti Frutti": This song is a rock and roll anthem and an absolute classic. The lyrics may have been toned down for the album, but the excitement and energy in Little Richard's performance are unmatched. "Long Tall Sally": Another iconic track, this song is a showcase of Little Richard's vocal prowess and energetic piano playing. "Good Golly, Miss Molly": While not on the original release, later reissues included this hit single. It's a perfect representation of Little Richard's explosive style. Impact and Influence: "Here's Little Richard" had a profound influence on the rock and roll genre and later rock musicians. His exuberant, uninhibited performances inspired countless artists, including the likes of Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix. The album's energy and groundbreaking sound were instrumental in the evolution of rock music. Legacy: Little Richard's legacy endures through this album and his contributions to music. His fearless and flamboyant stage presence challenged societal norms of the time and paved the way for future generations of musicians. Conclusion: "Here's Little Richard" is a seminal album in the history of rock and roll. Little Richard's passionate, frenetic performances and the infectious, high-energy tracks on this album continue to captivate and inspire music enthusiasts. It's a testament to the power of raw, unapologetic, and innovative rock and roll, and it remains a cornerstone of the genre to this day. This album is a must-listen for anyone interested in the roots of rock music and the evolution of American popular culture.
Such a legendary figure in rock & roll. Pretty much set the blueprint for rock stars that came after him. It kinda sucks that he was at his prime in an era before the "album" was really a thing. I don't think this album is too strong honestly. There is some filler on here. However, the singles are solid and the influence is undeniable.
I just think this kind of oldie rock 'n roll is boring. I don't know, what sets this record apart from all the other ones like it, same instrumentalisation, similar vocals.
Timeless. Very important in the development of rock n roll. And very iconic.
finger wag
Pretty great!
You can see the foundation of rock music here, but every song was roughly the same so I don’t see myself revisiting this at all
Its hard to give an accurate read on albums from before the pop music revolution of the early 60s, as they just sound different to modern ears but its solid for what it is. The popular cuts -- Long Tall Sally, Tutti Frutti -- are good stuff
It was fun. I still agree any new band should cover a few of these to get the music in their bones.
I liked this more than I thought I would and think that Tutti Fruiti is slightly overrated comparatively
It's good to hear the roots of rock and roll, if not a little repetitive.
Nett
I can hear the talent in the songs and I enjoyed listening to it. However, because the songs have been in so many movies and we've heard the grandchildren/great grandchildren of these once pioneering tunes, they feel lacking to me.
Didn’t have time to listen to it all (cycled to Windsor to meet Dan) but had some Túnez on
Little Richard is a legend. His music brought people from diverse backgrounds together. His unique and recognizable sounds paved the way for rock.
Not my favourite genre but can't deny the influence. Also, this one has a bit more snarl to it so it gets a higher grade than previous albums of similar ilk.
Liked the sound but didn't pay attention to the lyrics that much lol.
So many tropes all started here. Every song is familiar, even if you’ve never heard it before. Will I go back and listen much? Probably not, we’ve come a long way, but it’s always important to remember where you started.
Definitely the 50s kind of sound
Fun to listen to. It was a little repetitive but interesting to listen to different takes of the same songs
Fine
Elvis really did rob this lads music
wär ich nie drauf gekommen. werd ich auch nicht drauf kommen.
Good album, not much to say except it's funny how clear it is this is before album structure became important, literally just a pile of songs
Little Richard va ici s'efforcer de relever le niveau de sa décennie de gros ringards parmi lesquels on trouve évidemment Buddy Holly & The Crickets et son leader Martin Lamotte.
Le très LGBT Little Richard nous propose ici un album de moins de 30 minutes, ce qui suffit a le propulser en tête du classement des albums les plus agréables du générateur des 3 derniers mois
Quite liked it
Near perfect, I especially liked the more upbeat songs in the beginning
Incredible
3.5
Iconic but not something I would sit around and listen to.
~ = good + = very good * = already knew the song Tutti Frutti =*~ True Fine Mama = ~ Can't Believe You Wanna Leave = ~ Miss Ann = ~
3.5
75/100
- Never listened to a Little Richard album in full before - Not my thing, but have to respect the influence it had on so much music that came after it - Very dated, but it came out in the 50s so no surprise really
All the songs are pretty much the same, but it's good. More bands should have songs as short as these. I like the intensity of the performance. Favorite song: doesn't really matter because they're all the same.
1957. Upbeat. Swing. Repetitive. Short. Saxophone solos.
Sounds like the 50s.
Fun album of real classic rock n' roll. Good to hear an album that is part of the roots of the rock to come.
What a strong start to an album! Listening to it I can picture how much energy one of his live shows would have had
Pioneering sound! Will always enjoy it!
Fantastic. Rasting 5.
Quite enjoyable. Little Richard is full of energy, and sounds great!
A clear inspiration on the early sound (and song writing) of Rock and Roll. Deserves a spot on this list for that alone. That being said, as an album, I find all the songs sound too similar in structure, becoming repetitive. The singles, and even the b-sides, are all great, solid songs and I feel were intended to be listened to as such (rather than in succession). But good golly, it's good!
I don't think I've listened to any Little Richard songs since my history of rock and roll class in college. I've probably only heard three or four songs of his over the course of my life, so most of the songs on here were new to me. This album doesn't seem like much by today's standards, but I would imagine that when it came out, it blew people's' minds. "Tutti Fruitti" is iconic, and it still sounds wild and electric almost seventy years after it was recorded. The rest of the album was fine, but nothing else really stood out that much from the rest of the songs. Even though this album wasn't really my jam musically, I can appreciate its cultural significance. I'm no musical historian, but I'm pretty sure no one else at the time was playing at the tempo that Little Richard played at, nor did anyone belt their vocals like he did. Little Richard really earns the name "the architect of rock and roll." He directly influenced so many artists, and those artists went on influence countless others; it's like a pyramid scheme that didn't rob people blind. You can't help but wonder what music would have been like had Little Richard not stopped making music and gone off to study theology.
Not my favorite music but done well. Energetic. Would be fun for dancing.
Technique isn’t everything. He just gives off an incredible energy, like you can see him in full color through the audio. His vocal skill is nearly apparent for the whole album, but is thrust into clarity on the song “Oh Why?”.
Tuti Fruti is so good but then the album lags for a bit. It does not have bad songs after Tuti Fruit, they just aren't as good as Tuti Fruit. Was going to give it 3 stars. But then before it ends, everything just gets so good. Easily deserves a 4. A classic.
THIS is rock and roll. In my book, Little Richard is the King.
Well this is the sound of the 50's if you ever heard one.Powerful voice and catchy early rock tunes.
Classic but not a need to return to this album
Just sound like a rock and roll album from 1950s there nothing much here.
Toe tapping tunes, can see how The Beetles took inspiration from Little Richard listening to this.
9/10
very consistent. Would happily never listen again, so can't give it a 4.
Crazy to think the lyrical content was considered inappropriate at the time. I want to go back in time and show people Cattle Decap or something. This album is super fun, though. Absolutely love the bluesy sax riffs. Some of the songs run together, so I can't really recommend listening to the album all the way through.
Pretty good rock n roll album. No great songs, but a pretty fun time.
6.5/10. First 3 songs the best.
Good album, not something I'll normally listen to.
I liked a few of the songs on the album, but it was just really cool to hear how Rock started out
No lhe escoltat sencer però de fondo rocknroll és molt guay
So fun dancing to all of this with the schnooka. Bit repetitive. Fun pauses and blasts.
Fine
História do piano e swing no rock, a abertura é icônica, "Tutti Frutti".
A fun album
Pretty fun, not super memorable. 3/5
I wonder if some of his songs were covers, and also of if Elvis copied him?
Frenetic and fun, a rock god and a real treat to listen to.
Ja lekker wel, klassiekertje
Wel lekker swingend, niet dat ik er dagdagelijks naar zou luisteren
alright! Some good ol oldies! I didn't finish listening to this whole album but from what I heard, it was a solid album representing some good ol classic oldies.
Iš tiesų tai slappina visiškai albumas, gerai susiklausė, visiškai iconic LP. Neprailgo, suprantu kodėl jį laiko tokiu svarbiu atlikėju, nors galbūt ne pilnai mano cup of tea. 4/5
Fun while it lasts and just long enough to not get on my nerves with all the happiness.
The songs all suffer from being a product of their time with similar structure and blues progression but damn if Little Richard can’t sing with more energy and personality than anyone else at the time.
The loudest motherfucker in the world. What a voice, what a performance.
😍
Me encantó, es el rock del 50 que te imaginas, el ritmo y el instrumental junto con una voz increíble te dan hasta ganas de bailar
Great vibes. Some classics. Gets a bit samey.
I like a lot of the old R&B and Rock and Rollers from the 50's, but I love Little Richard. Lot of great hits on this record. Also, I can't hear Long Tall Sally and not think of Jesse Ventura in a helicopter talking about being a sexual tyrannosaur.
Richard is good, but a lot of the songs feel the same at this time, so I sorta got bored over the run. Sorry, Richard. 2.75/5
That man sure could wail. And learning the original lyrics to “Tutti Frutti” does make it all the more interesting. This is a good time but I do have to knock points for how many times he repeated the melody of his biggest hit. B+
That’s the shit!!!
Definitely an influential album. The songs are a bit short, but that's common for that time and I don't feel anything is missing. Overall it's a fun album.
I can appreciate the music, but find that many songs sounds the same.
Groovy, didn't blow me away 7.5/10
4/5 Great Album! Love the energy and expression of Little Richard!
Rock and/or roll 🎸
Heard before: some I don't think I've ever sat through an entire Little Richard album before, and honestly, I wasn't really looking forward to it. But I had a lot more fun! An all-time great jump blues voice, you can see how he blew some minds with its sheer force. And pissed off a lot of conservatives. Extra star for that alone. Top tracks: Rip It Up, True Fine Mama, Baby
:)
Clearly Little Richard has been a huge influence on later musicians. This record holds no interest for me though. Is every song actually the same as all the others?
Like a lot of albums I've been listening to on this list, this one also seems a bit "second verse, same as the first" - the same kind of beat with just different (but similar sounding) lyrics. But to the extent that this sound was more or less unheard of before his time, and that it established the foundation for what would become "rock and roll", this is a classic that everyone should listen to at least twice. Once to get the feel of it, and once more out of respect for its place in music history.
Witness the birth of rock and roll…some big hits, some average album tracks. Little Richard not yet fully formed on this album in my opinion, but interesting to hear the early days of the genre. (4/5)
Хуйня пиздец
Everything I expected of it.
Yep, that’s Little Richard Favourite tracks: Tutti Frutti, Ready Teddy, Long Tall Sally, Oh Why, R.I.P. It Up
I felt like I was hearing the same song trough the album, I like little richard though.
Classic, one of the foundation stones for pretty much everything that followed. Clear influence on the Beatles and, through them as well as on its own merit, on everyone else. One of the rare records which is great and interesting and influential and fun (an underrated but important aspect!)
Trop cool le projet il donne grave envie de danser
Very catchy
Great stuff, super fun, a bit repetitive/same-y but overall really great.
Riktigt härliga rock n roll dängor men alla va typ likadana så blev lite tjatigt men tutti frutti va bäst🤤
Låtarna är ju otroligt repetitiva och väldigt ointressanta men man fattar också dess historiska och kulturella påverkan.
Ikoniskt album Bästa: Tutti frutti
Rock n roll baby. Ös o kul men allt lät likadant. Max schiller vibes endast tillåtet Favoriter: Long Tall Sally, Slippin n Slidin, True Fine mama
Bra album Bästa låt: Tutti frutti