Little Richard: The Girl Can’t Help It

iTunes: Facebook: Record Store Day: The recording sessions Little Richard cut for Specialty are among the most important (and enjoyable) in the history of pop music. Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5, 1932), known by his stage name Little Richard, is an American recording artist, songwriter, and musician. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for over six decades. Penniman’s most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s where his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for rock and roll. His music also had a pivotal impact on the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. Penniman influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres from rock to rap. Side one “Keep A Knockin’“ “By the Light of the Silvery Moon“ “Send Me Some Lovin’“ “I’ll Never Let You Go“ (Boo Hoo Hoo) “Heeby-Jeebies“ “All Around the World“ Side two “Good Golly, Miss Molly“ “Baby Face“ “Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey“ “Ooh! My Soul“ “The Girl Can’t Help It“ “Lucille“