Little Richard - Long Tall Sally/Tutti Frutti | REACTION

[@notnickcage]

Can you imagine being a gay black man in the 50s in the American South while bringing rock and roll into the mainstream? That man's strength is beyond compare.

[@northernpunx1978]

He lived his full too! didn't get killed by his haters! Legendary badass.

[@tednugent8501]

And the strength to deny it until the very end no matter how incredibly obvious it was to every single person who ever saw him. He was somethin else man. One of my all time favorites but hell, I love Liberace too, (bumble boogie) is a true classic.

[@brokenspokes2]

Would of been rough enough just being black in those days. Things unfortunately still aren't great but it sure beats those days.

[@michaelbenson9518]

Amen.

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

Wait he was..... He was black?

[@ColinStuart]

Richard was a friend and mentor to me. In the '70's he asked me "Richard, are you any good?" I replied, and he said,"Honey, if anybody asks you, you tell 'em, I'm fantastic!" Then when they say, oo, so conceited...You tell them I ain't conceited, I'm convinced!" That time has stuck with me all these years!

[@slipperypete4771]

When y’all watch the videos of Richard in the 50s keep in mind there was nobody doing that before him. He and Chuck Berry were the architects of the genre. Richard and Chuck Berry would be the first 2 faces carved into a Mount Rushmore of rock n roll.

[@Rasfreeman]

Bo Diddley also.

[@cazgerald9471]

Billy Wright was a big influence on Little Richard - they became friends very early on. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4W5kpyElpeChK8

[@cazgerald9471]

Esquerita was another influence kzbin.info/www/bejne/n569qoiZj8-WZtU

[@iyaramonk]

Several people came before them, but I would agree those two defined the sound of rock'n'roll.

[@sarahscalpel561]

we better put Sister Rosetta Tharpe up there...

[@loungelizard7000]

Little Richard was not only one of the founders of rock and roll......but maybe the most ORIGINAL.

[@chuckmadden2251]

"I'm the King and Queen of Rock and Roll"- Little Richard ~RIP one of the founders of it all.

[@sugoruyo]

chuck madden one of the few people who could say something like that and have it actually be true.

[@anthonyellis987]

Little Richard, Elvis and Buddy Holly to name a few. All gone to the great R&R hall in the sky, but their music remains.

[@7thworldstudios]

3:20 Did i just see Bill Haley (Rock Around the Clock) grooving at the table to Little Richard’s performance? R.I.P. to a great legend of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

[@elvis616]

Yes

[@qthelost]

This is actually from a movie called Don't Knock The Rock. In the movie there were fictional characters but Little Richard, Bill Haley, and Alan Freed appeared in the film as themselves.

[@brianmartin9167]

yep,

[@cspaikido]

yes

[@bapples]

1925-1981 Bill Haley RIP

[@Darryl_Frost]

A young guitarist used to play with Little Richard to get his start in life, his name was Jimi Hendrix you may have heard that name somewhere :D

[@3Angela]

I really don't think so. Tutti fruity was 1955, Long Tall Sally was 1956. Little Richard was a huge star when Hendrix joined his backup band in 1964.

[@thegreatmontana2164]

Was it Mr chuck berry

[@Rustylugs]

Jimi also backed Wilson Picket before heading off to London to get “Experienced”

[@danachestnut1638]

Yes Hendrix did play for Little Richard’s band and was fired for not following the rules. He was also guitarist for The Isley Brothers.

[@maryannturton9830]

That explains it...😉👏🏿

[@matthewwhite4761]

Bob Dylan spelled it out in his tribute to Little Richard yesterday...“He was my shining star and guiding light back when I was only a little boy. His was the original spirit that moved me to do everything I would do.” Mic Drop

[@utahted7330]

A music legend he was, the beginning of rock n roll. We love you Brother Little Richard. We will miss you. R.I.P.

[@byronmitchell3784]

Little Richard, we lost another music legend. RIP YOU WILL BE MISSED

[@peterpanassow7814]

I agree! Little Richard was awesome. When you needed talent to succeed. RIP Richard.

[@karenmiddleton995]

I love Little Richard. How can you not get up and dance. I remember my mom talking about how she used to dance back in the 50's. I love the energy and the way they danced. I love Long Tall Sally. I love Elvis' version. Elvis and Little Richard were friends. Little Richard talked nice about Elvis and Elvis the same about Little Richard. My mom used to talk about Little Richard. Who doesn't love Little Richard? May he RIP. I'm so glad you reacted to Little Richard. What a legend !

[@bcleone]

That guy in the clip with the curl on his head is Bill Haley, sitting next to Allen Freed

[@karlsmith2570]

That's I thought too When I saw that part I was thinking, "Is that Bill Haley? "

[@toddbell6989]

Yeah, caught that too - love to see Bill Haley next.

[@CandC68]

I caught that too. I couldn't ID the guy on the right tho..

[@karlsmith2570]

@@CandC68 I think that was Allen Freed

[@CandC68]

@@karlsmith2570 I agree Freed was on one side of Bill Haley. The other side guy I didn't recall.

[@CornbreadOracle]

How fun. That’s pure talent. What a legend. RIP Little Richard.

[@kozlovracing2772]

He was a legend, He was a heavy metal singer before heavy metal was thought of! RIP Little Richard.

[@LyndaMarie929]

You are absolutely right. If you watch the video of Dave Grohl at Lemmy’s funeral, he mentions how both of them always wanted to meet Little Richard

[@adgato75]

@@LyndaMarie929 Lemmy spoke of Little Richard quite a few times.

[@laurie5925]

Chill bumps. Pure talent. I grew up listening to rock n roll music like this. Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens. I’d like to thank my parents for raising me up right.

[@jenc7927]

Rip Little Richard one of the original kings of rock and roll and self expression .....music is crying tonight

[@Mycroftsbrother]

Little Richard was one of the first rock and roll superstars. Back in the day EVERYONE knew who Little Richard was.

[@jenc7927]

Definitely one of greatest

[@marydoty1388]

@@Mycroftsbrother ..They certainly did, Sherlock!!

[@andyottaviani4379]

This is just insane and entertaining. One of the best performers of the century. He was such a pioneer.

[@sschmidtevalue]

The Beatles opened for Little Richard in their early days and they learned a lot from him. They covered a number of his songs as they developed their chops.

[@johnkangas8916]

The day a person truly dies... Is the day the last word is spoken about them. RIP Little Richard. You will live on for the ages.

[@kevykev38]

The three guys bopping at the table right after Richard puts his leg on the piano,are three guys from Bill Hailey band. " Rock around the clock"

[@GWard-hz5wj]

Bill Hailey's the guy in the middle of the three @3:22. He has a curl in mid forehead😄

[@Vandan9166]

It was a quick glance, but I caught that. Who can forget that 'Superman' curl. Couldn't stay there too long, it was Little Richard's time...

[@babababuck]

The gentleman on the left, is disc jockey Alan Freed. He coined the term "Rock and Roll".

[@harveyperleberg6459]

Little Richard=Rock and Roll.

[@mcfcguvnors]

FINALLY someone fuckin noticed :D :D

[@Dan-eh4tg]

The young Beatles toured Europe and opened for Little Richard. That LR "Whooooo" was where Paul McC got it from.

[@andykuhn9798]

Little Richard was possibly the greatest rock & roll singer of all time! So glad you decided to do this tribute. RIP - LRP

[@chrisC052]

Not only a legend but pioneer, 100 years from now we will still be listening to this great man, rest in peace and God bless is soul.

[@lightningbug276]

If you don’t start dancing to this, you’re dead inside. Lol

[@peterbanderas8184]

I was lip syncing and "dancing" (barely counts, since I am one of the only Latinos in the world with no rythm lol) around while doing the dishes. Lol

[@Vandan9166]

"Woooo'

[@rustymcnitt5508]

I was lucky enough to see Little Richard back in 1970 and he referred to himself as the Bronze Liberace..... he was really fantastic and great. Hate to hear of his passing, but yes his music will live on always.

[@gerr1986]

Im truly a huge fan of him. I cried so much when i found out of his passing. Im still in shock that hes gone. He was a man with great talent, big heart, there won’t ever be a man like him. RIP Legendary Little Richard.

[@Intangible_Jack]

I didn't even know he was sick...

[@kentclark6420]

I'm so glad I had a chance to go see him and Chuck Berry in a double bill, Santa Rosa, Ca. in 2000!

[@aerosmithful]

RIP Little Richard. Rock & Roll was Little Richard. Rock music as well as other genres have benefited from his voice, attitude and style

[@ivorjawa]

“I know Long Tall Sally from Predator”. NERRRRRRRRD! 😂

[@jamelakajamal]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@youtubetrollking1880]

Jamel ain't got time to bleed!

[@reallymysterious4393]

@@jamelakajamal I am still laughing about the Focus Hocus Pocus Reaction and have watched it at least 5 more times ! But on a serious note have always given Little Richard for being the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis may have brought it to the masses but Little Richard was the ORIGINAL ROCK STAR ...

[@karlsmith2570]

That must make me a nerd too

[@karlsmith2570]

@@youtubetrollking1880 you got time to duck??

[@J3scribe]

His voice was so strong they placed the mic nearly a yard away. What an amazing talent and performer.

[@lightningbug276]

No one like Little Richard ! Rest In Peace! You were the real deal! Gives me chills ❤️

[@Cynnas]

My dad was a teenager throughout the 1950's so I grew up listening to Little Richard (and BB King (saw him live once), Chuck Berry... And more). RIP and "Rip it Up"

[@johnnieangel99]

Love Little Richard. Mom got me hooked on the early days when I was a young kid. The announcer was Alan Freed. The man who coined the phrase Rock and Roll. A DJ out of Cleveland Which is why the Hall of Fame is located there. Sadly he got caught up in the Payola scam and it ruined him. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Freed

[@miketeter2264]

He's also the DJ most responsible for bringing all the what they called "colored music" or R&B to mainstream rock radio. He was highly criticized for it at the time. But the guy knew talent when he heard it. That was in the days of top 40 radio where DJ's could make a hit record if it was any good and got it on the radio. Freed's rock and roll shows were legendary.

[@BilliamBillion]

He's literally the reason why we have power singers like Robert Plant. Rock in Peace Little Richard.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

He is definitely the father of rock and roll. And his voice has just become the classic rock and roll style.

[@chrisgibson5267]

And Sister Rosetta Tharpe has got to be the Grandmother of them all.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

@@chrisgibson5267 And I think you've definitely got something there.

[@craniostomy]

That voice........Insolence personified. So perfect.

[@smithbros1000]

Little Richard was a truly prolific songwriter. Not only did he write a huge amount of songs for himself, you would be amazed at how many songs that he wrote for and co-wrote with other artists. A true legend!

[@gummyberryjoos1693]

As a kid, seeing Little Richard for the first time was like seeing the face of God. I knew I had seen the greatest performer I had ever or would ever see again.

[@TubeScavenger]

When my mother was a kid she said my grandmother wouldn't let her listen to Good Golly Miss Molly but never knew why until she was 25 and listened closely to the lyrics. She was like "Oh, that's why I couldn't listen to that song. Mama didn't want me to know how much Miss Molly liked to ball." Lol!

[@cazgerald9471]

Our grandparent's generation was wise.

[@6666Imperator]

well I listened to Inner Circles - Sweat as a kid when I didn't know english yet. Only much later I understood what I was signing along to xD

[@russcollins4762]

Miss Molly was probably white

[@markastoforoff7838]

If you look in the dictionary under the words swagger and attitude you see a picture of Little Richard. He was one of a kind, sometimes controversial but never boring. One of the great entertainers of any era. He defined what it is to be Rock and Roll.

[@tygrlili]

My mother turned me on to Little Richard when I was around 3. I’m 55 now, and I’ve turned my children, and my grandkids on to him. Great music is timeless...

[@suzannastinnett778]

Wow !! This is the music I would hear playing while my mom and dad would be dancing to! It is what I listened to growing up and my dad taught me to dance to this kind of music ! What great music and a great singer!

[@lynnarthur-stillalive2025]

God threw away the mold when he made Little Richard. And now he's takin' the brother home. Some of the greatest rock 'n roll music and performing, that will never be duplicated. 🎶 🎹👏🙏

[@Lukos0036]

This man had every bad hand life could throw at him except his musical talent. And he made it work. I wish I had such tenacity. He has earned his rest.

[@karlsmith2570]

That couple dancing to "Tutti-Frutti", for such a big guy, he's pretty light on his feet

[@nettiemac]

Karl Smith I was LOVING that!

[@mcfcguvnors]

anyone clock Bil Hayley at 3:23 ???

[@karlsmith2570]

@@mcfcguvnors yup I sure did

[@anxofernandez3344]

Big men can dance. We know how and when to bust a move and leave everyone in awe because nobody is expecting us to move, let alone that well. Also, many of us are good at "leading", moving the girl and spinning her around, which makes us look even better.

[@jonnuanez2843]

Rerun was a big boy yet very light on his feet

[@karlsmith2570]

RIP Little Richard You will be sorely missed, but your legacy will live on forever

[@mikelborg2000]

Such a great loss of rock and roll royalty!

[@JohnMiller-zn9pf]

Little Richard was one of the first "Super Stars" of the music world. Truly one of the most influential to what rock n roll would become

[@ediefolta9494]

Paul McCartney always wanted to scream like Little Richard. He's trying in so many of the great Beatles songs.

[@bendobbing7015]

Paul's vocals on this song are incredible though he could get the grit in the scream but not all of the power aha, still sounds amazing though :)

[@ericvillano5729]

Guy was an absolute legend. May he rest in peace.

[@williamweiss6128]

Remember he got banned from radio back in the day, that is R&R, man.

[@benballesteros6346]

In 1961, when Little Richard was touring Europe, The Beatles opened for Little Richard. Enough said! Little Richard was an Icon! The best!! May you rest in my Brother

[@keith1859]

" RIP " Little Richard - May light perpetual shine upon you. ✌

[@dlpowers3898]

RIP Little Richard...you were a legend and original artist who will sorely be missed :(

[@enriquevargas1461]

Littlel Richard was The Greatest!!!!: Lemmy Kilmister.

[@kenperk9854]

Little Richad spent a lot of time in Muscle Alabama. Later on .

[@burner1833]

One of Lemmys heroes! RIP little Richard a true legend! Miss you Lemmy.

[@benjamincuevas199]

I miss Lemmy.

[@jpjpjp453]

I remember and interview years ago when someone asked him how long he's been into Rock and Roll His answer was something along the lines of "Let me tell you, i was buying Little Richard records when they first came out in England"

[@lightsideofthemoon13]

This man had passion and energy oozing from his pours. He will be missed but forever remembered. RIP.

[@bashirijones7008]

Some of the other greats from the dawn of Rock N Roll! - The Platters "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" "Only You" "Twilight Time"...the best, true legends! - Nat King Cole "Nature Boy" - Muddy Waters - Howlin Wolf - Marty Robbins "El Paso" - The Flamingos "I Only Have Eyes For You" - Lloyd Price "Stagger Lee" - Johnny Mathis "Chances Are" - Bobby Darin "Mack the Knife" "Dream Lover" - Jackie Wilson "Lonely Tear Drops" - The Skyliners "Since I Don't Have You" - J.B. Lenoir - Jimmie Rodgers "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" - Tennessee Ernie Ford "Sixteen Tons" - Little Anthony & The Imperials "Tears On My Pillow"

[@MrUndersolo]

Great list!

[@tompaul2591]

Chuck Berry? Carl Perkins? Bo Diddley? Eddie Cochrane? Jerry Lee Lewis?

[@rock_n_roll_joker9392]

You've just named nearly all my oldie favourites 😂

[@bashirijones7008]

@@rock_n_roll_joker9392 right on! Great songs back life better!😁

[@karlsmith2570]

As far as Little Anthony and The Imperials, he should also check their songs "Hurts So Bad" and "Shimmy, Shimmy Koko Bop"

[@patricklemeur6360]

LITTLE RICHARD ! la légende .....magnifique !

[@August377]

"I saw Uncle John with bald-headed Sally. He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley." 🤘

[@IMZAH]

I can just imagine what Little Richard would've been like with rock guitars during his prime in his 20's/30's. Regardless of musical style or label, this guy was a ROCKER and there are a ton of musicians out there today who could learn a lot of things from him.

[@rxibot]

Thanks for helping us all show our respect to one of the greatest!

[@magesentron]

Glad you did these. My mother raised me on this music. It still makes me happy to listen to all these years later.

[@davemadman7093]

His music will always live on. Such talented man. Its ashame to see him go. 👏👏👏👏👏👏 RIP man

[@samthehikingman9484]

We've lost the father of rock 'n' Roll... But he left his music for us all to enjoy..... Thanks for your reaction..... 👍

[@ColinStuart]

Little Richard and I met in the early '70's, I will miss my friend and Mentor! Rest in a well deserved peace Mother Penniman! He was very gracious when he met my daughter, as they shared birthdays!

[@brendadickenson6743]

Never stop dancing, my husband and I dance in the living room a lot, gives you joy and togetherness, especially when older! Don’t let age stop you…indoor exercise, yes! Love Little Richard, a classic!

[@paulaelizabethg]

Everybody in rock and roll owed Little Richard a thank you and a check. The Beatles LOVED him and their version of Long Tall Sally is so good.

[@mtnbikertx6134]

There are songs and then there are Little Richard songs.. A Icon among everyone else. its that simple.

[@janeschreiner9641]

I remember my mom and her friends dancing to this song in our living room, and just laughing “wooooooo!!” Such a fun memory for me. And I usually don’t much care for cover recordings, but the Beatles and Paul McCartney do a great job on “Long Tall Sally!” It’s worth giving that one a listen.

[@rowdyron4111]

On top of all his success in music, I've read that he was truly just a nice person. We need more nice people. I miss Little Richard. Thanks for playing these.

[@grindhouseglitch]

RIP Little Richard - one of the all time greats!

[@benntura]

When Eddie Murphy was on Saturday Night Live in the 80's, he did a character called Little Richard Simmons. It was a mix of Little Richard and Richard Simmons. It was hilarious.

[@joeday4293]

Not to mention his GOAT performance as James Brown 😆

[@nettiemac]

YES OMG I AM DYING - and sang that version... “she got blubber to the East, blubber to the west....”

[@lauriesuter8810]

1,2, go man go, I know a gal whose butt hang low, she's flabby!!

[@dorinriki]

"Good golly Miss Molly, you look like a hog!" 🤣

[@carlrevis140]

His signature “woo!” just before the sax solo was developed because they recorded on three tracks. He used it to signal the solo to begin. Tutti Fruit was originally a dirty ditty about sex. The “wop bop balu bop a wop bam boom” was something he would say asa dish washer because he couldn’t talk back to the boss. I listened to this mans music for years and would try so hard to imitate him. He has so much more energy.

[@peccatumDei]

Yep, the original lyric was Tutti Frutti, good booty

[@alansmith7626]

You said exactly what I wanted to say...Wooooo!

[@BuddhaBless328]

Anal to be precise lol

[@JamesAllmond]

at Nu-Way Weiners no less...the company still exists (week older than Nathans, making them the oldest hot dog stand in America), that location got burned down several years ago when the place next door got robbed and the thieves torched it to cover their tracks.

[@billgarland1300]

You talked about his energy, I've been watching him for nearly sixty years and he never failed to deliver with that energy. God bless him, rest in peace Little Richard.

[@Mr1Gitrdone]

The beginnings of rock and roll right there. Little Richard had it man!

[@theresareynolds3133]

That chubby dancer can really cut a rug lord have mercy; he always had a pompadour, and he wore makeup, he was and is one of a kind. He deserved so much more appreciation that he actually got. Like so many other artists in the past, he opened the door for them.

[@MarsHarmony]

The clips are from the movie "Don't Knock the Rock" from 1956.

[@godfreydaniel6278]

Terrible lip-syncing - look at the sax player's hands - the fingers don't even move over the keys. Still - all props and respect to the master...

[@cazgerald9471]

@@godfreydaniel6278 probably got bored after the fourth take :)

[@mariaperrymanvasquez5655]

Little Richard was always the performer and professional, he is also the only one at a concert in San Dimas, Ca. That had his people pass out Bibles to us that included an autograph picture, still have both. Was a fantastic concert he was much older too. Thanks for sharing Take care, stay safe, and God Bless.

[@NyMyers64]

Rock n Roll original, originator, legend. Influence on so many.

[@robw7676]

Little Richard is one of the godfathers of rock 'n' roll. If you don't tap your foot to this you are probably dead. RIP legend & thank you for the music ❤

[@sigepcane]

Little known fact: Jimi Hendrix was a guitarist in Little Richard's band in the mid-1960s. He's on record saying, "I'm trying to do with my guitar what Little Richard does with his voice."

[@lewistasso8866]

Wow! What an artist! Let's try to imagine what music would have been like with Little Richard. Wow. He was a legend. I am still in mourning. Imagine the road that music would have taken without Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Buddy Holly. So many legends and pioneers of music to come were inspired by these legendary roots. Thank you, Little Richard. Until we meet again...

[@bbb462cid]

She built for speed, she got everything that uncle John need RIP pioneer. What would American culture be without Little Richard?

[@vitocorleone1462]

The Beatles opened for him before they were big, Jimmy Hendrix was his guitarist, James Brown was his vocalist and Elvis looked up to him before he was big, Prince was inspired by him among many others. Little Richard is the concrete foundation upon which rock and roll was built.

[@tigerback62]

Mr. Jamel, pleas consider a live version of Screaming Jay Hawkins, I Got a Spell on You. You are going to love it! ( He was known for his live performances)

[@sisi11122]

Yeeeeeeees. Add Big Mama Thornton to it too.

[@tigerback62]

@@sisi11122 Absolutely!!!! I love Big Mama Thornton!!!!

[@MsPrincesspaulina]

I agree with the OP and the others. I've been trying to get Jamel to react to B.B. King and Buddy Guy.

[@revjim123]

Another vote for Screamin Jay Hawkins, huge influence on all the shock rockers and an absolute showman!

[@caseyb4425]

A few years before he passed away Little Richard and a large entourage came into the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Middle TN where me and my husband were dining. He was dripping with gold chains and furs, surrounded by security and beautiful women. They sat in a back section and we could hear them laughing and enjoying themselves. They were a sight to behold and I am so glad to have been there at the time. It makes me smile, and a little sad, knowing he is gone. My mom taught me to do The Stroll in our garage and she always said I was born in the wrong decade.... I have to agree.

[@escaleraalcielo6990]

Could you imagine being at a concert with Little Richard and James Brown. And throw in Jerry Lee Lewis. That's a lot of energy

[@joesshows6793]

Escalera al Cielo it would be crazy as they are it in terms of this type of energy back then! No 20 bands that all sound the same at the same show. There isn’t 20 that sound like him!

[@danbardos3498]

Fun fact: Jerry Lee was a crazy bastard who murdered his wife. Check out the podcast; Disgraceland Jerry Lee Lewis: The Killler and Getting Away With Murder. It's insane.

[@escaleraalcielo6990]

You mean his cousin?

[@joesshows6793]

Dan Bardos yeah he’s very creepy and so was that movie about him!

[@kathynicholson103]

Maybe put Chuck Berry in on guitar!

[@warwickwhite4684]

What a music icon! No way to sit still when Little Richard starts sanging!

[@jkauffman58]

He was a true entertainer, excellent musician. I miss him already.

[@vintagebrew1057]

I adored him.....😢

[@shirleykelly9971]

Little Richard was a legend to the legends we have today like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, CCR and so on just about any rock and roll act from the 60s and on RIP Little Richard

[@GreenJeepAdventures]

Civil Rights leaders...."we will march in the streets" Little Richard...."I will capture their hearts and minds."

[@Schnorgldorf]

This dude is totally one of the founders of rock ‘n’ roll. This is the guy. So much came from him. Absolutely as iconic as it gets. This is music royalty for sure on an earthly scale. This is one of those people.🤘

[@squint753]

Little Richard was the catalyst, Chuck Berry too. Without them, no Beatles, no Stones etc

[@danachestnut1638]

And Sister Rosetta Thorpe!

[@brandonday2494]

One of the greatest singers ever. Just all fire all the time. Hell of a life too.

[@snappertrx]

He may have passed, but his style and jam will live on! Great stuff!

[@fatooshtkd]

Watching the video, brings so much back.... our audiences have changed so much... I'm so glad.... seeing them again... reminds that we are so blessed to see them.

[@SailorBarsoom]

Everybody in rock and roll does that "WOO!" The Beatles, Michael Jackson, tons of others. I've heard Japanese bands do it. And they all got it either from Little Richard, or from somebody who got it from Little Richard.

[@primategaberocco]

RIP Little Richard. A great man born in the wrong time. Disrespected for his sexuality, but blessed with so much Charisma. A gift from the Universe. 💥

[@JoeBlow_4]

One of my favorite quotes of his was, "Elvis may be the king of rock and roll , but I'm the queen". And that was a time when not only was it unsafe to be black, it was also unsafe to be effeminate and gay.

[@sisi11122]

Good one.

[@joeyrobison6629]

WAS? Sadly, It's still unsafe to be black, effeminate and gay. Just sayin'.

[@JoeBlow_4]

@@joeyrobison6629 Clearly, but thankfully less now so. I promise. I've been around in both times. Now it's the anomoly, then it was an everyday occurrence. Brutal times bro.

[@JamesAllmond]

according to Alan Walden, who was later Otis Redding and Lynyrd Skynyrd's manager, he and his brother Phil (Capricorn Records) saw Richard downtown walking around Macon, Ga with a pink parasol. They hollered tutti frutti at him, Richard then playfully started singing it back at them jokingly, and the rest is history...

[@retroactive1autrey668]

You hit the nail on the head. True that to everything you said. Little Richard was a wild man, and I've always loved him. Keep on.