FIRST TIME REACTING TO | Tom Jones and Little Richard - Rock 'n' Roll Medley

[@barbarabisson2551]

Yep...Rock & Roll in it's original form! enjoy

[@luminiferous1960]

On his TV show "This Is Tom Jones" in the late '60s to early '70s, Tom Jones performed duets with a lot of the soul and rock & roll icons of '50s and '60s. In addition to his duet with Little Richard, his duets with Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Smokey Robinson, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Janis Joplin were particularly memorable. Video clips of all of these duets are available on KZbin, and I recommend that you react to them.

[@tonyherrera2570]

Little Richard and Chuck Berry were truly the pioneers of Rock and Roll….

[@stevethompson6059]

100% Correct them did not get the respect they deserved

[@Cheryworld]

Little Richard : “I am the innovator. I am the originator. I am the emancipator. I am the architect of rock ‘n’ roll.” I believe him. He charged right through the 1950s. (he is right up there with Elvis and Chuck Berry) Little Richard had more energy than anybody ever. Out of control performer

[@1980bwc]

I love Richard's music, but Ive always had a problem with how he bragged about being those things you mentioned. No one man can lay claim on creating Rock & Roll. Alot of men tried to take credit for it, but it was a group effort by many men and even a few women. The only man that never took credit for his own contribution was Elvis, and if anybody had more of a reason to make those claims than anybody else, it would have been him. Elvis didnt invent Rock & Roll, but if not for the addition of his Country influence to Blues and Gospel, it would have remained R&B.

[@visionlandmusic]

Yes, he was all of that and more! He's in Heaven now.

[@tomhansen4576]

Little Richard was one of early originators of rock n roll in the 50s along with Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. They inspired many great artists that followed them, particularly the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.

[@mdanam]

Little Richard, along with Chuck Berry, and Elvis were foundational pillars of rock and roll..

[@flyinguitars1]

Little Richard / Chuck Berry are the kings of Rock n Roll.....then its JERRY LEE LEWIS.....

[@dagmar.6954]

Tom Jones had a great variety show from 69 - 71 & had some of the biggest music stars at the time. This was a fun duet with Little Richard doing a medley of his hit songs. He had a lot of great songs such as “Good Golly, Miss Molly”, “Tutti-Frutti”, “Long Tall Sally", “Lucille”, “Ready Teddy”, “Slippin’ & Slidin'” etc.

[@philipkoen5811]

No wonder Tom & Elvis became such good friends‼️💯♨️

[@longbeachguy1]

Being a 77 year old guy, when someone mentions Rock'n"Roll, this is exactly what comes to mind. Along with Elvis, The Everly Brothers and a few others, this was the foundation to the soundtrack of my youth. I regret not hearing this duet previously as it'll now surely occupy a premium spot on my playlist. I was a fan of Little Richard from the start and while knowing that Tom Jones had an exceptional voice, this duet displayed a dimension I hadn't heard before. Additionally, having seen and heard Little Richard perform countless times, I think the addition of Tom Jones allowed Little Richard to find a new gear on this performance.

[@junebug_tx2305]

When Tom had his TV Show he had all the.popular singers and he did performances with them. He always held his own.

[@esthelabarrera5016]

Cómo que siempre se "defendió"??? Te recuerdo que EL era la estrella del programa! No te pierdas amigo!

[@markcastrovinci6074]

Little Richard was one of the founders of rock and roll. His music may be based in gospel but he developed it into rock and roll along side of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and all the other greats. He also became a pastor at one point so maybe he was a pastor at this time which would explain his robe.

[@williamronneywilliams2639]

Tom Jones and Little Richard 🎉 blooming amazing.

[@delbertreno8089]

This is one incredible Duet!! I had never heard this one before!!! I always loved Little Richard! But I never knew that Tom Jones had that in him!! Love your reaction videos!

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

Little Richard was just pure rock n roll 💪💪💪 He grew up in Georgia singing in the church, his father was a Preacher. And Tom Jones was a huge talent 👏

[@rebeccamassey7545]

This is early rock and roll. So glad to hear you talk about sock hops and poodle skirts. Not many young people know about 50's-60's fashion and music. Love it!!!

[@nancymunroe3672]

Little Richard was one of Tom Jones' idols!!! Britt, this IS ROCK n ROLL!!!

[@greendragonpublishing]

He might be wearing a choir robe. He might also be wearing a cape. Little Richard's costumes knew no bounds :) And that's what early rock and roll sounded like, it had a lot more soul because a lot of it was lifted from the very rhythms of the soul movement that Little Richard did so well.

[@greendragonpublishing]

And yes, Tom Jones IS The Swagger :)

[@johnbrookes3261]

Hi Britt You Can see Tom Has so much fun when he duets with other singers . He also has much respect for his fellow entertainers and it shows. Little Richard is an awesome performer as is Tom . Hope you react to more Tom Duets in the future . Thanks Britt .

[@jonnno243]

Oh yeah. It was 1957, I was 6 years old, and around that time, my brothers brought home Little Richard singles on 7 inch. Songs like Long Tall Sally and Rip It Up. And we played them on my sisters Dansette record player. And that fantastic time echoes in my mind and soul for ever.

[@aWorldview]

Man they don't make mistakes, every note is exactly where it should be and at the right tone. Amazing singers

[@steveleavitt8813]

Also ..beginning of rock and roll ..little Richard ...Fats Domino ...Chuck Berry .....Elvis Presley

[@kimking6036]

Little Richard was a force of nature! He had no problem telling you what he thought about anything 😊 Good Golly Miss Molly was actually a dirty song. The producer heard him singing it on a break from recording. He asked if he could change the lyrics so he could record it.

[@edwardblair4096]

So was Tutti-Fruity. He had to change his original words in order to be able to record it.

[@wendysilva8749]

Great Reaction! Now this is old time rock and roll, love it! This is what I grew up with, love that the younger generation is enjoying!

[@Davey_bfg71]

As a British straight male born in Tom’s home country of Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK 🇬🇧 I cannot join the PDC lol but can maybe be a silent honorary member lol 😆 Either way, I’m very proud of Wales’ greatest export, ‘our Tom’ and love your reactions to him and the myriad of other British greats 😊 Much love to you and yours dear from li’l ol’ Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK 🇬🇧😊

[@willow0828]

Tom used to have his own show. He performs with Janis Joplin, Billy Preston, Wilson Pickett, Stevie Wonder, a very young Stevie Wonder. This is a rabbit hole you need to jump into. I think he even performed with Crosby, Stills and Nash.

[@philcortor7886]

In the same vein, from the Tom Jones Show, you need to check out his duets with Wilson Picket & Janis Joplin. Tom Jones is indeed an amazing talent, especially when performing with the greats of his time!

[@KarlaElaine100]

Tom Jones did a song called I’m Growing Old a couple of years ago. Even in his eighties…his voice is as strong as ever. It’s a beautiful song. Please review it!

[@treetopjones737]

Rock music: The first rock 'n roll single recorded was 1951's "Rocket 88" ( about a car ), written by Ike Turner, sung by Jackie Brenston (the saxophone player from Turner's backing band The Kings of Rhythm).

[@grayadonas]

Little Richard is one of the original creators of Rock-N-Roll from back in the 1950’s. So yes this was old school Rock n roll and the songs were from Richard’s catalog. And yes Richard got his start singing and playing in the church😊

[@lakenneth374]

One of my favorite artist Leon Russell penned and performed a musical tribute to Little Richard called ' Crystal Closet Queen.'

[@ed.z.]

Leon Russell the late genius: writer/producer/performer/musician/music director/great human, RIP.

[@Davey_bfg71]

Tom and Stevie Wonder have been lifelong friends since ‘69 and their 4 minute medley of songs is a joy to behold 😊

[@Code9]

Hahaha! Girl, this IS rock-n-roll!!!! It's different from what most younger people know as "rock". Sometime around the late 60s/early-70s it all changed from rock-n-roll to just rock. The "roll" was the "soul"! The soul of the raw simplicity of the music and the emotion behind it. In my opinion, even the Beatles played rock-n-roll in the beginning of their career but EVERYTHING changed when they came out with the "Sgt. Pepper" album. The genre grew up in a rapid spurt of evolution and became much more sophisticated musically.

[@RubyGB]

Soul comes from a feeling, not a color...

[@jimgarvin6313]

Jus good ol' rock n roll. And all good.

[@dwhite849]

This was a segment of Tom's variety tv show. It was live. Richard grew up in the church but also became a preacher.

[@chuckles5163]

YES IS THE BEGINNG OF ROCK!!!!! THIS IS THE KIND OF MUSIC TOM JONES WANTED TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rjaraneta913]

Reverend Richard Penniman aka Little Richard is one of the founding fathers of Rock and Roll and they are performing a medley of his songs. This is Rock and Roll!

[@wanderer0617]

This reminded me of the hilarious movie Down and Out in Beverly Hills. Little Richard plays himself as neighbor of a wacky couple played by Bette Midler and Richard Dreyfuss. Also eccentric Nick Nolte. This movie is good times😅 Great reaction as always!

[@manofconstantsorrow]

This is rock n roll. No roots, just pure rock n roll. This and Chuck Berry.

[@Dairy917]

If people could be like music. The world would be a better, friendlier, kinder and more peaceful place. Be music people.

[@r.e.4640]

Tom Jones has a voice of God!!!! WOW!!!!😮

[@pete3883]

Welsh or Venus ?

[@ed.z.]

The Beatles loved Little Richard. They opened for him early on. Later, they asked him to open for the boys.

[@marygarrison9519]

I've seen Tom 3 times, best shows ever. He is still strong today. Check out I won't crumble with you, on the Voice in Britain. He is in his 80s.

[@RJ-oy7cq]

Tom Jones and Little Richard...2 of the greatest voices ever. The both have power, soul and rock.

[@arlenewesterlund158]

Definitely, this is what rock and roll used to be. Energetic music that makes you want to move and just makes you feel good.

[@iuEnglishLyrics]

Nice reaction, and nice find - so much fun! Tom is good at duets - always pays attention to his partner and matches them, instead of competing

[@francisrankingarwun8359]

They are both rock and roll from the 1950. I love them both rest in peace Little Richard. 😢😭😪🧡❤️🤎💙💜

[@bobhoey4648]

You may have already reacted to Tom Jones, I Will Never Fall in Love again but if not, that one is a must.

[@justlesa7355]

Britt, I betcha you'll enjoy reacting to "The Voice coach Jennifer Hudson blows everyone away with her voice". She's singing a couple of songs with Tom Jones that's mind blowing.

[@dennisgarcia3901]

In the early 1950s a radio DJ named Alan freed coined the term Rock 'n' Roll for early r&b music. Rock and roll music is credited for beginning in 1954 - 55. After the Beatles they called it Rock music and my 1960 but y we hHard Hard Rock wench gave rise to (Heavy) Metal.

[@kevinfitzpatrick2743]

I saw TJ on a talk show once. He asked a gentleman in his audience if he minded that his wife just threw her panties up on his stage. The guy says; “It’s ok you blow up the tires I’ll ride the bike”

[@jerrywilliamson4045]

This is 50’s rock and roll. A dive into Little Richard would be entertaining.

[@terryaustin5976]

What I was going to say as well. This IS early Rock & Roll at the roots.

[@ed.z.]

Little Richard wrote this and was a pioneer and one of the inventors of rock n roll.

[@cazgerald9471]

Tom had a lot of great collabs on his TV show back in the day - that's where I assume this is from, but I could be wrong

[@musik102]

Tom should be in the Rock'n'roll Hall of Fame simply because of this show! Who else would have given great black artists primetime air space.

[@davidpeters3857]

Two legends …..Little Richard is in a league of his own

[@lcassamas]

You need to see Tom singing with Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young from the same series. It is fantastic.

[@nealhoffman7518]

Rock and Roll did a lot of finding itself in the 50s and early 60s. It wasn't firmly defined, and crossed over a lot with country at the time. A lot of it was upbeat and innocent, guys singing about weeping all night and women being forward with their men. It ranged through Doo Wop and blues sounds, simple harmonies, and humorous medley.

[@kenlangston3451]

I used to live in Las Vegas and about 15 years ago they were advertising Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis were playing together at one of the casinos. Even though all three were in their 70s or 80s at the time, how amazing would it be to see three legends like that together. I didn’t attend but I regret I couldn’t get tickets.

[@razz5558]

Darlin', "Good golly Miss Molly"...THIS IS REAL ROCK'N ROLL. The real deal.

[@coy0te9]

The companies tried to box Tom in to the tux wearing Vegas crowd, but as he's said many times, he's mid 50's rocker at heart

[@jvsmith7888]

This is also a medley of some of Little Richard's biggest hits.

[@mattyost8237]

She loves her some Tom Jones. Great reaction!

[@dsgp7835]

Tom Jones could of easily fronted a rock band. Little Richard is part of the Trinity of rock n roll along with Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. I've never seen this and it's amazing. Of course Tom has soul, he's a Welchman. Your special Britt, as always great reaction.

[@nunyabusiness3920]

Tom is in concert May 9th at the Florida theater in Jacksonville 🤔

[@TedC5203]

Yes. The beginning of Rock and Roll and Little Richard was one of the founding fathers. You gotta watch his black and white version of "Lucille" and "Long Tall Sally".

[@orioles1971]

Tom will be 83 in June and I am going to see him in May a couple weeks before his birthday. This will be the 4th time since 1986 that I will see him in person always excellent shows. Tom still has a great voice and I been a fan since 1969 watching his show This is Tom Jones. I was just 10 when I started watching him and knew he had something even thou I didn’t know it was. They both started in churches singing.

[@pamagnolia]

Yes, this is some early rock and roll!! It’s what I grew up with!! Good Golly Miss Molly was released in 1958

[@LarryCox-e5y]

Yeah, these are the roots of 1950s rock 'n roll, rockabilly, etc. Blues, gospel, rock all came together in one amazing delivery. Little Richard, Elvis Jerry Lee Lewis,, Chuck Berry were the pioneers and they all were singing these kinds of songs. LIttle Richard and Chuck wrote their own material, which was covered by just about everyone. Doesn't get any better or more primitive than this.

[@donstewart9164]

I think that Tom and Little Richard show similar to Willie Nelson and Ray Charles, and Kenny Rogers and Lionel Ritchie duets show that music is universal language that is colorless and uniting, as my favorite Gary Busey playing the role of Buddy Holly in Appolo 1957.

[@terryspearssr524]

Little Richard was from Macon Georgia James'Brown was From Augusta Georgia Yes Gospel was a part of there lives and they came up the same time

[@bcojr1074]

NOW THAT IS ROCK AND ROLL!

[@rong4189]

Have you watched any Tom Jones Show clips? If not, you really should watch ‘Treat Her Right’ - it’s a trip!

[@aussierhino471]

Tom Jones is quite simply one of the greatest singers of all time - even in his 80s he is still smashing it - have a look at YT clips from The Voice UK, especially the impromptu duets with Jennifer Hudson - just a delight. And he was the original 'panty dropper' in the 605 and 70s, female fans at his concerts actually threw their panties on stage.

[@Tampahop]

I love Little Richard. He's like a force of nature for rock and roll.

[@marenehanson5526]

Little Richard portrayed in the Elvis movie. Have you seen that yet. Huh huh have you seen it yet????????????????❤

[@chuckles5163]

TOM HAD HIS OWN LIVE TV SHOW,,,,HE WANTED ALL THESE ROCK & ROLL ARTIST LIVE ON HIS SHOW,SO HE CAN SING WITH THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ralphwatts8993]

Baby, this was the start of R&R!❤️🤘🏻

[@KorvidRavenscraft]

Little Richard IS rock n roll.

[@jimcrawford3221]

In the early 50's Little Richard would be in New Orleans on a lot of weekends. On Friday night he would play in Slidell (where my mom lived). She tells great stories of them going to see him. It was always a great show according to her. :-)

[@twwtjohns]

Tom Jones is from Wales which means he's virtually born with the ability to sing. In all my years on this planet I've never seen anyone from Wales who cannot sing. They have boys choirs that are world renowned. Tom is the best of them. Little Richard though is in a league of his own. He could sing tue ingredients on a cereal box and it would be amazing.

[@timsunday793]

UK .3.30 Dear Britt,Tom has the voice he has due to being a Welsh man and they have real down to earth soul, he was from Tiger Bay in Wales and sang in church as a kid, he has an immense back catalogue, The green green grass of home being a big part of his early fame, hope this helps a little, love your channel and the way you present it Best wishes Tim Sunday photographic promotions UK x

[@caroljshepherd3848]

This is probably from the Tom Jones Show. Tom would invite his heroes on the show. The likes of Wilson Pickett, Stevie Wonder,Aretha Franklin. It was Tom's show but he always matched his guests but never tried to outshine them. He seems to take genuine delight in their abilities. You should check out his duet with Janis Joplin (it will definitely give you austin powers vibes) groovy dancing baby! 😂 little Richard was discovered by Sister Rosetta Tharpe and you should definitely check out that lady if you're not already aware of her. She will definitely take you to church.

[@mattyost8237]

The twitch eye during TJ solo was great

[@wbiassociates]

A great collaboration and a very appreciative and enjoyable reaction - clearly they enjoyed their "work" as many of us did growing up. Code 9 nailed it - this IS rock-n-roll - it became just "rock" later on. And as billpo said, Tom performing with Janis is classic. One last note on this one: can you say "energy!!" Thanks again!!

[@bert0522]

Little Richard the true king of rock n' roll. Jim

[@sidneycox5457]

Tom had all the girls and little Richard had all the boys.🤣

[@chris6186]

That was rock n roll in the 50's & 60"s

[@Th3Ruhl]

I recommend Tom Jones' duet with Stevie Wonder

[@coy0te9]

Talking bout the roots of rock and roll, four names come to mind for me. Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Elvis. They were mixing gospel, country, blues, and anything else that came to mind.

[@ricksiracusa1374]

This is R & R. L.R. Big influence on P. McCartney

[@elizabethcarlisle32]

Listen to Tom Jones and Wilson Picket who is Tom said he listened to and learned so much from!!!!

[@RaySawhill]

Despite being a huge star Tom was very generous at showing off his guests.

[@TheToscanaMan]

Check out Tom singing with Janice Joplin.

[@vernonshook8125]

This is DEF early rock & Roll,

[@billstein2]

Tom Jones has swagger... Because Tom Jones is Tom Jones. In the 70's... the era of "free love"... he might have been the only one who could have beat Wilt Chamberlain. (Look up what Wilt was famous for other than Basketball.)

[@martinbynion1589]

Another great reaction. If you love this, Britt, try Tom with Janis Joplin - it's off the charts!

[@laurawillis7235]

Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, B. B. King, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash and James Brown were really all contempories of each other in the 1950's, and the beginning of rock 'n roll.

[@esthelabarrera5016]

NO! Tom Jones es menor que ellos, en los 50's era un niño adolescente. Su carrera empezó a principios de los 60's.

[@ralphgomez6251]

Tom Jones Is The King Of Blue-eyed Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gynack]

You got it right, Britt. Early Rock 'n' Roll, pre-Beatles and the groups, When I was first reading about various groups described as Classic Rock I couldna understand it because I had in mind the likes of Elvis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee, even Fats Domino. That to me is classic Rock. As you liked this you would certainly like the Tom Jones/Jerry Lee duet medley from another one of Tom's TV shows around 1970. There is also on YT a brilliant duet of Tom with Ella FitzGerald singing "Sunny". A brilliant version of the song. Duetting with Little Richard, Jerry Lee and Ella - tremendous, brilliant versatility.

[@MultiMediaEvan]

I think you should do the Tom Jones and Janis Joplin duet "Raise your hand"!