Tutti Frutti (aka Tutti Frutti Good Booty) was already a Little Richard showstopper before he recorded it for the Specialty label in 55. The song was deemed so lewd by the record producers at New Orlean's J&M studios that the composer, Dorothy La Bostrie was called in to write a more acceptable lyric. With studio time down to the last 15 minutes the song was recorded live in three quick takes, with Richard banging at the piano instead of studio piano man Melvin Dowden.
Rock music has never since come up with a better opening call to arms than Richards screaming "Awopbopaloobop-Alopbamboom".
Rock music has never since come up with a better opening call to arms than Richards screaming "Awopbopaloobop-Alopbamboom".
One of the best recording artists on the planet! From Here's Little Richard (1957). All rights belong to (would you believe it!) Wee Richard and his chums.
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