Little Richard

Reissue, originally released in 1964. Known as "the Architect of Rock n' Roll," the flamboyant rhythm and blues extrovert, Little Richard, made an incredible impact with unorthodox piano playing and rasping, shouted vocals, yielding a series of pivotal hits in the mid-1950s, but he abandoned secular music for gospel following a tour of Australia in 1957.

Lured back into rock by promoter Don Arden, his UK tour featuring The Beatles as support, Little Richard Is Back was his comeback set for Vee Jay, his voice now deeper and seasoned; the range of covers are tackled with plenty of pep, and original "Groovy Little Suzy" was co-written by Harry Nilsson.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
• A2. Going Home Tomorrow
• A3. Money Honey
• A4. Only You
• A5. Hound Dog
• A6. Goodnight Irene

• SIDE B
• B1. Lawdy Miss Claudie
• B2. Groovy Little Suzy
• B3. Short Fat Fanny
• B4. Cherry Red
• B5. Memories Are Made Of This
• B6. Blueberry Hill