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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.
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
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.
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.
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
Tutti frutti ready teddy Jenny Jenny
This is basically the same song over and over again. Thankfully it’s a fun song
Je pourrai écouter ça toute la journée. Très bonnes chansons, mais dommage qu'elles soient aussi courtes, on croirait des bandes demos par moments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Fine
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
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
3.5
Iconic but not something I would sit around and listen to.
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.
Pioneering sound! Will always enjoy it!
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.
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?”.
Toe tapping tunes, can see how The Beetles took inspiration from Little Richard listening to this.
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.
6.5/10. First 3 songs the best.
Good album, not something I'll normally listen to.
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?
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.
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
I can appreciate the music, but find that many songs sounds the same.
Everything I expected of it.
I felt like I was hearing the same song trough the album, I like little richard though.
Very catchy
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.
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
Fun old album.
Ok, a lot of the tracks sound the same, and it's needing better production, but it's very catchy and was very influential.
This is decent enough but it really just feels like the same song over again at different tempos. Apart from the lyrics, could you tell the difference between Tutti Frutti and Ready Teddy?
Was a nice listen. Loving the saxophone jive with the horns as well. Was lacking in bass as a lot of 50/60s albums.
Eh
alfa length, it all sounds the same.
Enjoyable but every song sounds the same with different lyrics.
Great bit of rock, sax throughout is catchy and has a strong presence in the album. 3.5/5
Vozarron, rock clasico, no es lo mio pero cuático el lil richie
Fun older dance album. I enjoyed it.
Lassic
Overall pretty good. The songs are relatively short and kind of just come at you with breakneck speed. They all sound similar and this album lacks overall depth, but this is a historical moment in music and so old its hard to judge it on a more modern criteria. 3.5/5 Good but probably wouldn't listen again.
Great voice Each individual song is good, but album is repetitive
Alright, that was pretty cool. Got a little samey after a while though.
Influential to rock and roll and his voice is so nice but not my thing generally
one of those albums that feels kind of meh but only because everyone else is standing on his shoulders
Really fun, love his voice. *Can't Believe You Wanna Leave
This was just about what I would expect it to be. Quick, fun and definitely very influential. For me it’ll get lost in the mix of all the truly great albums out there now, though.
Pioneer for many artists
3.5. pretty sick ;-)
Well, let me tell ya 'bout a rockin' man, Whose music's wilder than a runaway van. Little Richard's his name, and he's a real cool cat, His album "Here's Little Richard" ain't nothin' but fat! Wooo! Yeah! Little Richard's on fire, His music takes you higher and higher. It's loud and fun, gonna make you move, With every beat, you just can't help but groove!
Tutti Fruitt and Long tall Sally are absolute classics. It's a shame the rest of the album sounds aged and doesn't hold up compared to those two songs. Big up Little Richard though, great voice.
Obviously important from a historic perspective, but nothing I want to listen to again.
A trailblazer, but didn't set my ears alight.
Cat: high energy and incredible, iconic vocals. The things this man could do with his voice are like no other.
Another 50s album. Little Richard is fun and an early rock star.
Some good clean RnR from a simpler time. Interesting the difference in production quality from song to song. Crazy the difference between 50s production of these types of acts and that of acts just 5 years later that have come on this list. Tutti Frutti is a goddamned jam. A lot of good shuffling music here, but a lot of it comes out feeling the same to me. Going with a high 3. Definitely respect the hustle here setting the stage for so many other acts that followed.
Enjoyable album from Rock'n'Roll's infancy years. Not really my style, or anything I would listen to without this list, but nice enough nonetheless. 3/5
Little Richard doing his Little Richard thing
If I was rating based purely on context, this would be near 5. Not something I’d relisten to though. Rating: 3.2
Fun and colorful
Not for me, decent though
A snapshot of evolution in progress. I realize there’s only so much that can be done with the typical blues progression, but man, this album could have benefited from a few more chord progressions. More than one song on this record felt like “Tutti Frutti Pt2”. I mean, it makes sense - if you’re innovating and finding success, it’s worth iterating on it. Important, noteworthy. Not something I’ll want to dig into much in the future.
Tough to rate objectively when so many of the songs are just zeitgeist now but gotta pick something, right?
Historical, but you can feel his energy blasting through
Pretty repetitive, not bad to listen to but not really standout either. Would put in a driving mix and forget about it.
Classic rock n roll. This is how you make badass rocking music within 2 minutes and turn it into a whole album. All the wannabee British punk bands on this list could learn a thing or two.
Such funky raspy singing voice in a great way Love some old music with simple horns and drums and a baller singer upfront
Tutti Frutti rules 🤘 This shit probably slapped HARD in 57. Thank fucking god we're alive right now instead. While this was probably the Beatles in 57 and I can see the impact it had on them, there is just better shit out there at this point. Still good though.
In reality I'd give this album something like 3.5 stars, but of course that's not an option. It was impossible to *not* move along to the songs. Fun listen :)
El primero de Little Richard, del 57. Bien rockabilly, movidisimo, bien de epoca. Está bueno, medio monótono.
This is alright, pretty fun.
I wanted to like this but the mix oooohhhhh the mix.
Still holds up, kinda
classics
One of the most influencial rock n roll artists of the 50s, you can hear him in James Brown and the Beatles. His energy, speed, and groove was like no other. His wild vocals are the highlight here, but his backing band is able to keep up with him. I especially like the wacky horns and punchy drums. Here is featured one of the most famous songs of the 50s "Tutti Frutti." but it also features several copycats. Even his other famous song "Long Tall Sally" is a bit too much like a knockoff. He's got a technique and formula that works. And with its high energy and short record length, it doesn't come off as too tiresome. In fact, I could see myself adding half of these to a 50s dance playlist even if most don't stand out too well on their own.
Catchy and undoubtedly influential
I think a whole album was a bit much - I think it would benefit from a little (Richard) and often approach.
Decent album but filed under this is a massively influential album for multiple genres of music. Great voice and charisma
Shouty man! But it's infectious, isn't it?
I feel like listening to Little Richard in only a few instances: 1. At a Johnny Rockets 2. In a 50's period piece 3. In a class on the history of rock music. He's definitely incredibly talented and influential, but this is pretty dated and I won't see myself listening to it again.
Old School RnR. Quite ok.
If you've heard at least a handful of other songs from the 1950s decade, you can tell by listening to this debut album from Little Richard that he was onto something special; he was a key person leading the charge in the progression of music toward rock and roll. One rock and roll "technique" that Little Richard pioneers heavy use of here is loud, gritty, wailing vocals, complete with high-pitched "woos" and "hoos"; all of which would become signature Little Richard music traits. I was never the biggest Little Richard fan, but I would say I have grown to enjoy his music at a base level. It is fun and intoxicating in a way; it's no wonder that his pioneering ways caught on. Still, here on this debut album, everything sounds baseline the same to me. I would say Little Richard's debut album deserves a spot on this project, without a doubt, as his effect on music post-1950s is paramount. I would describe my personal enjoyment as still within the 'average' range, though.
little richard? more like little cutie
Was great at the time
Classic, I’ll be listening again
March 2nd
While a landmark record in it’s time, Here’s Little Richard is likely most known these days for the singles that have stood the test of time. Tutti Fruity, Long Tall Sally, Slippin’ and Slidin’, are all songs that still remain enjoyable. However, in album form, they get lost in the shuffle of too many same sounding songs. Richard’s energy is always at an 11, the main star of this show, and the only reason to see it through. For a certain generation, this is a 5/5 album, but only because nothing like it existed before it hit. Rock has evolved so far from it at this point that it’s hard to look past its simple nature. Still fun to play, but not one that warrants many repeat listens.
Little Richard wrote great songs as it is evident on this album. I just don't know if he works on this length because many things sound similar.
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fun proto-rock from the 50s kinda like chuck berry 3.5
It's all the same song, but it is Little Richard.
Score: 50 I dont know the history of this album but all I can imagine is a fat bastard producer with a lit cigar and his fingers cradled together menacingly under his chin in the back of the room as they perform the music. It is scientifically engineered to be the most "get up and move your ass" music it could have possibly been for back in the day. This album really only has 3 songs; tutti fruiti, the slower song, and the other song. little richards voice is genuinely interesting to listen to, and sometimes he screams so loud it actually peaks the audio. this imperfect production actually adds to music to make it feel more human. Its not great music, and its certaintly not bad, but it isnt something i would come back to again
I like it but can this thing stop giving me old people music
not my favorite, but ahead of its time.
Going into the wayback machine here. One of my struggles in my amateur music criticism is how to treat pre-Beatles/Dylan/Beach Boys rock music as i respect it more than like it (with the exception proving the rule being Jerry Lee Lewis’ Live at the Star Club album). With the 50s, I do better with jazz, country (Hank Williams) and pop (Frank Sinatra) than I do with rock. To some extent, I recognize that rock fans in the 50s just didn’t listen to music the way I do. The context of listening to an album such as this as an A-side/B-side exercise is more palatable than 30 minutes in a row, where just about anything from this era is skeletal and samey when compared to the revolution in sound about to come. For what it’s worth, this is the problem with early hip hop for me as well, where it really isn’t until Paul’s Boutique/3 Feet High/It Takes A Nation of Millions that I’m locked in and loaded. That’s a long-winded lead in to simply state I recognize the importance and influence, but this isn’t really for me. Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, and Rip It Up absolutely rock. And the other tunes I’d bop my head to at the local diner. But as a digestible album, this is short yet still tiring. A case where the parts are greater than the sum. Some of those parts are damn good though, which is why this gets a 3.
I think in terms of influence and significance to music history, this is definitely a 5/5. I terms of personal enjoyment... I think I agree that these songs weren't really meant to be played back to back. I enjoyed each of the songs but I found them to be a little same-y.
really can hear a straight line from this album to so many other classics. can’t believe this holds up so well, little Richard fucking rips on some of these as well. best tracks: tutti frutti, ready teddy, oh why
Little Richard was someone who I hadn't heard a lot of music, but would always see him every year in the Pee Wee Herman Christmas Special singing on the ice. OOOO WEEEE PEE WEEE. I also watched Elvis last year and he was portrayed in that movie, along with Tutti Frutti as a song if I'm remembering correct so it was cool to see that the two of them knew each other. This was a fun album but it also became pretty repetitive with the hooks and repetition. Only so many different words you can rhyme together in the same vein "tutti frutti" "ready teddy" "long tail sally" etc. They all sound the same, same beats and very similar vocal range. Again, this was him making his mark and I respect that for the late 50's, but this would not fly in today's age. Thinking again of To Pimp a Butterfly and how no two songs are similar.
This album is No. 14 on the list and the only rock and rollers that precede him are Elvis and Fats Domino. Notably, Ray Charles and James Brown follow him so Little Richard was one of the Originals. When listening to oldies like this I consciously try ignore the cliched melodies and hooks that sound so overdone today because back in '57 this was cutting edge and original material. So although a lot of this album sounds samey now, it influenced a shit-ton of black and wanna-be black artists, yes I'm looking at you Beatles and Rolling Stones.
The energy in this album is amazing. Every song has him being putting 100% into the vocals. This album really makes me want to go watch The Blues Brothers. There honestly seems to be very little variety between each track. I think there are actually only 3 real songs on the album, that just get rotated and different lyrics added. I think the sort of repetitiveness is offset by the fact that each track is so short. Nothing really outstays its welcome. Overall a really fun album.
He must have been a blast to see live. High energy. Fun listen. Very short if the demos and interview aren’t included.
It was pretty good, a couple of real classic songs on here
Diwang.
Another good fun listen but the only standout for me was Tutti Frutti.
Voor eeuwig fomo dat ik dit niet live in de jaren 60 heb kunnen zien en meemaken, want ik denk dat dat echt magisch was geweest! Leuk om te luisteren een keer maar zou het niet mega snel nog een keer opzetten Eigenlijk 3,5
Little Richard de echte koning van rock & roll. Heerlijk album, luistert makkelijk weg. 3,5
Bangers
Felt a little repetitive, but still good enough of a listen. Probably wouldn't revisit except for the classics.
I really didn't expect to see this album here despite it being a classic. Extremely influential and definitely a product of its time. You just had to be there, though. Fave track(s): Can't Believe You Wanna Leave
i mean it was good but a lot of the songs from that era sound very similar and you can only listen for so long.
Not my usual kind of music, but you simply can't deny the pipes on Little Richard, his vocals were simply amazing throughout. While I appreciated the energy, by halfway through everything kinda started to feel same-y and I found myself getting a little bored. Top tracks: Tutti Frutti, Miss Ann, and Oh Why?
What else is to be said?
Little Richard! An album! Little Richard! An album! Whoop whoop whoop! ^ basically every song
Here’s Little Richard
Lil' Richard skeet skeet
This was alright. I can understand why people like it. Rock and roll is not my genre, so it didn’t really elicit a strong reaction.
Catchy, full of energy, good vocals and good instrumentals. Very good album. 8/10
Classic for a reason. Interesting variations on 12 bar blues, but by the end of the album some songs were indistinguishable. Favorite: Oh Why?
Notes - Debut album from rock n roll artist little Richard - Seen as an important record for the development of rock n roll as a genre - One part of this was richard’s use of “even 8ths” on the piano rather than swung 8ths - And his loud, brash vocal delivery - All the songs here are like 2, 2.5 minutes long and kind of blend together except for a couple standouts - Chorus Verse chorus verse chorus - This album has a ton of distortion caused by the louder elements of the recording but it adds and fills in the sound - I bet the artwork was very exciting against the other releases of the time Fav - Can’t believe you wanna leave - Great vocal performance! Least fav - Slippin and slidin - Kinda by-the-numbers rock n roll song 3.5/5
7,5/10
It was fine. Not good, not bad, just fine.
Small Richard
Pretty amazing for a record that is 65 years old, however, I still lean more towards impressive for the time versus a record I want to put on my record player on a Sunday afternoon. 3.5/5
Nice oldie rock and roll. Tutti Frutti is a jam. 3.5/5
Pionero del primer rock n'roll. Mucho ritmo y voz entusiasta
klassikkohajan nämä. hyvä meno. toivoisin enemmän albumikokonaisuutta, mutta eipä sitä voi 50-luvun levyltä vaatia
Laulajan ääni on hämmästyttävän muokkautuvainen ja androgyyni, mutta se ei ole mikään suosikkini: kaipaan raspiselta huutolaululta kotikutoisempaa, vähemmän metallista sointia. Hätkähdyttävimmillään ääni onkin hiljaisemmilla kappaleilla, joissa poikamainen karjuja vaihtuu 60-vuotiaaksi blueskuningattareksi. Toisaalta juuri tavaramerkkihuuto sävyttää esimerkiksi Tutti Fruttia, joka saa tarttuvuudeltaan skeptikonkin uskomaan, että mielemme eivät ole yksittäisiä monadeja, vaan toistensa kanssa suhteessa, jossa niiden ei tarvitse edes kuulla tämän kaltaisia hittejä tunteakseen ne.
There's not much to the songs. But the delivery is absolutely killer
[concede influence in formation of rock and roll] [mention elvis] [observe that it seems like there may have been three songs repeated a number of times with different lyrics] [admit to increasing score because of nostalgia] [lament lack of the ability to capture more dynamic range in older recording technology] [apologize for not giving a higher score]
10/02 Refreshing for how soulful it sounded. Couple groovy songs. Loved the pace and energy. Fish’s bday:))
Influential album, great for it's time. High energy bops. Got a bit stale and repetitive. Knew - Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally Standouts - Ready Teddy, True Fine Mama
Of the many things I love about Little Richard, these songs aren't any of them. I think this is certainly where I must have first encountered this interesting and electrifying persona, but probably not the one I remember most. If you aren't watching him do his thing in a video, the music just cannot fully convey his entirety.
Wow, Little Richard is WILD! Tons of energy coming from this. Jenny Jenny is perfect example. I'm guessing this broke down some barriers at the time. Tutti Frutti ... what is that euphemism again?
I thought I would like having more songs in the vein of "Tutti Frutti," but a lot of "Here's Little Richard" blended together and didn't particularly stand out.
The sound is high-energy, it's classic, and the importance of Little Richard on the trajectory of both rock and roll and desegregation of musical audiences cannot be overstated. That being said, there are really only two songs (Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally sound almost identical while Can't Believe You Want to Leave and Miss Ann are slower but very similar to eachother).
Little Richard shines most on his high tempo, high energy numbers. These numbers (Tutti Frutti, Readdy Teddy) remind me a bit of Jerry Lee Lewis’s Live At The Star Club, Hamburg. The slower songs are fine too, but they don’t get my juices flowing.
He was quite an entertainer and for 1950s Rock n Roll, he was an important part of the progression of rock. How is this album to listen to today, in the 2020s? Tutti Frutti is still an all time classic. Others: I Can't Believe You Want to Leave, Ready Teddy, Long Tall Sally, Oh Why? Rip It Up, Jenny Jenny. 3/5
too young for Little Richard, but it's a good album to listen to on a Friday!
Unmatched energy
Nice music for a oldies party, but so outdated to listen to casually. Quality is good though
There were two songs on this album: Tutti Frutti and ones that sounded like he was trying to recreate the success of Tutti Frutti. Didn't hate it. 3.
oldie but Goldie
Overrated but undeniable in it's influence, Oh Why? is a great track I'd not heard before
I enjoyed it somewhat (bit samey), but I respect it a lot. One of a handful of albums (as far as albums go anyway - I guess the singles on the radio & raucous live performances were more important back then?) that can claim to have kickstarted rock ’n’ roll. Plus unlike that Elvis fella Richard actually seems to have written most of his own songs.
Huh, turns out I know way more Little Richard than I realised. Decent. Made me wanna boogie.
little richard was exciting i suppose in a way that the music was funky and cool but that’s all.
normally I find a lot of early rock and roll very similar to each other, and that makes it hard to dig into, but this album was very refreshing and beyond the defining hits had a lot more to offer the genre.
Fun, upbeat, dated
Sain mitä odotin.
Melkoinen hittiputki kyllä. Ei ehkä koko levyn mittaisena kantanut, mut yksittäiset biisit hyviä.
The first song tutti frutti inspired that last song on the movie Grease. Also Rip it Up was in the movie La Bamba so it is a good sounding record. First released in 1957, I prefer this sound over that 60's psychedelic rock sound.
C'est le genre d'album qu'il est difficile à juger aujourd'hui. Son apport à la musique est indéniable, mais les textes sont trop simples, les beats sont pareils d'une chanson à l'autre (y'en a au moins 2-3 qui sont semblables à Tutti Fruty), les chansons durent 2m30... Tous les bands qui s'en sont influencé ont perfectionné sa formule, ce qui fait qu'en rétrospective l'album a pas mal moins d'impact. J'ai bien aimé la 4e chanson (en dehors des deux plus connues) et sa voix quand elle casse, mais sinon on a juste l'impression d'écouter les mêmes chansons, dans un album heureusement pas trop long.
Little Richard has a great voice for that type of music. I like the rock sound but it still feels very poppy
Oud niet perse mijn stijl maar was wel interessant
Decent, but more of doowop fan.
Classic early rock and roll, Long Tall Sally and Tutti Frutti.
Good for what it is and what it did for modern music. Didn't really feel like listening to yelling yesterday, but some of those runs were really complex!
My grandpa is a total fan of such music. The album is one of the best in this genre. Anyway, it was fun just for like 2-3 songs. So, 5 from my grandpa and 3 from me.
Fantastic voice. Pretty fun Every song uses the same 3-chord progression, it seems. So musically and compositionally I didn't find it interesting at all.
Tremendously historically important artist but sadly a little dated for my tastes
Le canzoni, a partire da 'Tutti Frutti', sono belle, ma datate. Sì, è un po' vecchiotto, ma godibile
This is the debut album from Little Richard and it's his highest charting album. Released in the late 50's, this album's music was a twist on rhythm and blues that would become early rock and roll, and it was very popular. Little Richard's iconic screaming vocals backed by the raucous music is something marvelous to listen to. It's no wonder this new musical genre caught on and eventually blossomed into rock'n'roll, with an opening album like this. Most people have heard Little Richard's singing, but it's nice to listen to an entire album of his songs.
Some undeniable bangers but not enough variety across the album
Some fun music that absolutely played a major role in the evolution of rock music.
Plenty of fun, youthful, Rock and Rollin bops here, bur not much beyond that for me. Favorites: "Tutti Frutti", "Can't Believe You Wanna Leave", "Long Tall Sally"
ok
This is fine and fun to listen to and yes of course one realizes just how seminal and influential this must have been (without LR, no … DNA, stem cells, etc, etc.) and it’s fun to imagine a previous generation hearing “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop” for the first time. But it seems pretty basic to hear now and hard to get too excited about (one is so terribly jaded, one supposes). One also notes how the sax was once positioned to become the star of the show in rock and roll (instead of the guitar and behind the outlandish frontman of course).
Engergic, albeit maybe a bit repetitive. Still pretty decent.
You know what it is... and it sounds like the seminal rock that we expect... Tutti Fruti and Long Tall Sally are here. The other tracks keep the same energy and are pretty consistent. I'll give it props for what it represents, but I don't expect to come back to it.
Not bad some good tracks, good foundations for rock n roll. Basic everything good not greT.
Give it a 3 WOOOOOOO Give it a 3 WOOOOOO!!
very fun
A staple to rock and roll, just not my type of music. My grandma would love it tho.
Well mostly recognisable songs, sounding a bit samey, but in 1957 that would have been so cool and different. My parents were in their early twenties then and would have been used to going to dances with big band music. This would have been a totally new sound and paved the way for what was to come as well as helping a new generation break free from the status quo. 3*
Very enjoyable.
Good but a whole album was a bit much for this guy
Good if you like little Richard. Bit samey but fine
Pretty fun!
oui pionnier du rock n roll ca va
Was decent, couple of classics. Not much variety
Fun and trailblazing but songs are a bit on the same-y side to make for repeated listens.
I liked it!
How to Make a Dozen Songs Using the Same Three Tunes. by the great powerhouse of a rock-'n'-roll singer, Little Richard. (Includes "Tutti Frutti"!)
The template for this album will unfold is established early on, but that doesn't prevent this from being half an hour of fun. Plus, Little Richard was a charismatic, expressive singer who could carry even the more pedestrian material through character alone. 'Tutti Frutti' is a classic that deserves its place in the annals of rock 'n' roll, a wild, swinging number - but 'Jenny Jenny' and 'She's Got It' come close to capturing the kind of abandon that made LR such a draw. A honking sax and some proper piano pumping - good fun, even if there's not much to sit with once the music stops.
first listen one of the most influential artists of the 50s
Some good old fashioned rock 'n' roll, the way it was meant to be heard. Raw, charged and full of energy, this was Little Richard at his best!
Great voice, great song. But really only one great song, played with a little variation 10 times.
Aika svengaavaa kyllä vaikka biisit onkin hyvin samanlaisia keskenään. Mut hauskaa kuunneltavaa kyllä kun haluu larpata fiftareita.
Lots of energy and power on every song. He's a one trick pony, but the one trick is pretty amazing. It's pretty hard to rate this now but I'd imagine this blew people's minds back in 1957. Looking back though there's only a couple of songs on this album that are worth listening to again.
Obviously a classic, overflowing with energy, but 65 years later we have to admit it sounds rather basic.
Best Song: Long Tall Sally. Each two line verse feels like Little Richard is ripping it directly out of his soul. You can feel the recording technology (and his voice) struggle against everything he throws at it. Worst Song: Miss Ann. The vocal performance is good here, but I prefer the tracks with a faster, more urgent tempo. Overall: Little Richard comes off as absolutely electric here. The whole album has this manic feel, like it might fall apart at any second.
Little Richard is one of those artists I wish I could have come to know in context of the music sceen when he was first making music and coming in to his prime. I remember Little Richard from the 80s. This album does a better job at displaying Richard's talents, than how I was first introduced to his performances and music. I knew "Tuttie Frutti" (and possibly "Long Tall Sally") before listening to this album, but the remaining tracks were new. My favorite track was "Rip It Up" -- I liked the energy of that song. "True, Fine Mama" and "Can't Believe You Wanna Leave" were next in line. I liked hearing the blues influences coming through on "Can't Believe You Wanna Leave". The album was good. There were a few tracks that felt a little repetitive in their rhythms and construction, which makes it difficult to say a strong "yes, I would listen to the WHOLE album again".
Repetitive, like a lot of early rock and roll, but enjoyable and energetic. Favorite songs are Tutti Fruity and Ready Teddy. 3.5
It all felt kind of one note after the whole album was over but it was a good note.
Good album
All these jams sound the same. he is a pioneer of rock n roll. that is really cool
The best of this album IMO: - Tutti Frutti - Baby The energy! The passion! The power in his voice! Rock'n'roll! 3.2/5
Great voice, great attitude. Pretty much kick started rock and roll into life
Quintessential early rock and roll. Lyrics that are either nonsense or about simple romance (and repetitive either way) are saved by high energy music and vocals.
I just can't imagine a time when this was deemed cutting edge. enjoyed it though as a museum piece
Timeless fast tempo, screaming rock'n'roll. Never gets old. 3.5/5
Honestly, I was kind of disappointed by this album. It obviously is very influential and is regarded as an all time classic album, but I wasn't really impressed. A lot of songs are very repetitive, and seeing as they are all blues there isn't much variability in sounds between tracks. With that said, you can tell that Little Richard is a great performer and he injects a lot of life into the tracks. Favorite Track: True, Fine Mama
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Reminds me of my Sunday’s when I lived with my dad
Little richard...... so little stars
Away in a manger in Bethlehem a star is born. Tiny Rick, aka Little Richard. The very first howling, flamboyant, "dangerous" rock star is born. 60 years later the formula is basically the same - be flashy, push conservative boundaries, give the people a reason to shake their arms and legs around and feel free for a few minutes. I thought it was gonna be a 50s snooze, but this album brought the heat. This wasn't the Little Richard I remember from 90s TV, although that guy was cool too. A wop bop a loo bop a lop ba B+
While the tracks get somewhat repetitive after a while, Richard's voice and energy make the whole LP an absolute blast to listen to.
pleasant old school raucous party music. Tutti Frutti is a classic, and there are various other songs here that are less good but still kinda neat.
I only knew Long Tall Sally and the rest was pretty cool as well, maybe not as good as that song but still a few foot-tappers. Just good ol' rock n roll. 3/5.
Good singles… but a full long player of essentially the same song was a bit much!
Another fine album. Not my favorite type of music, but I bet ashley would like it a lot. Fun music
3.5 | No hay mucho que pueda decir, un exponente clave del género, canciones clásicas y emblemáticas, esa época en que se brillaba por ser interprete sin necesidad de escribir las canciones. El estilo y el ritmo fluyen a todo dentro del disco, pero termina siendo no del todo mi estilo. Al final si me pega un poco el "todo suena demasiado igual" y aunque no puedo negar la importancia o calidad del disco no es algo que como obra completa vaya a buscar del todo. Esencial escuchar al menos una vez; sí, pero en mi parte no lo seguiré buscando en esa cantidad.
Interesting to listen to this influential artist but personally I'm not really touched by it nor am I anything but indifferent to it
i liked it, but would have to be in a specific mood to listen again
hell of a voice, and a ton of energy. must've been a hell of a thing to witness back in his time. hard to get past the caricature we i have of him in my mind.
OG rock legend. Simple and good
Tutti Fruity is a classic, Rip it up is a new ear wig. But overall relatively samey. I can understand it's influence but still not the most interesting album.
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I do appreciate Little Richard, but every song sounds exactly the same. That said, I really like "Rip It Up".
I enjoyed this but again, I didn't really care. Like I wouldn't listen to this music all the time but appreciated it enough
good but i dont think ill see myself returning to this album very often little dated rating: 7/10 fav tracks: tbd Least fav tracks: tbd
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Not too bad. The songs sounded fairly same-y but for the time it's good
All sounds the same but very energetic and easy to listen to. What a distinctive voice
some classics that everyone and their granny will know on this album. otherwise pretty samey.
3.5
2 1/2
Mola pero se me hace un poquillo repetitivo la verdad
Feels like any track on this could be on the great gatsby film score
Inoffensive but not interesting, background music
Ayyyy, pa ovo je okej!
If I could take one twelve bar album with a cool little guy wailing and some stronk saxophone workout to a desert island, it would be this.
Sure, every song sounds like either a faster or slower version of the last, but OH! Little Richard rocks harder than Black Sabbath.
A nice bit of good ol Rock n Roll. I will admit that only a few songs on here do shine
He’s having him some fun tonight. And damn that’s a lot of Little Richard songs.
Some hits on this.
Tutti Frutti is a classic tune! Classic blues rock soul kinda stuff. Real entertaining, easy 3, mayb not quite a 4.
Individually each track is great & it’s so easy to listen to. As an album, it repeats itself too often. 3/5.
It's good fun but after 10-15 minutes that's enough
Rock and roll. That's it. Best Tracks: Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, Rip it Up
My wife refers to my penis as Little Richard which she finds incredibly amusing.
Niet slecht, en wat een energie. Moet destijds wel revolutionair geweest zijn.
Good fun, classic rock n roll.
A blast. Bit samey after a bit but imagine the carnage in 57.
Got a bit samey, but some classic tunes
Always original but I'm not from the time where my ears recognise the impact.
6
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Very catchy and feel good, a bit repetitive but such a talented vocalist.
Aaaaaaaa sim, o famosso Tutti Frutti! Não é muito meu estilo esses rockzin não, mas é gostoso e dançante
Some bluesy vibes. Not bad but not super special
Some good, some uninteresting. Low 3
I am pretty sure that I've heard a couple of these songs over one thousand times.
*piano riff* “WOOOOO”
Some good tunes but not really my thing.
WOOOOOO
Solid early rock 'n' roll. 6/10