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Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), known professionally as Little Richard, was an American singer, pianist, and songwriter.He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades.
"Lucille" is a 1957 rock and roll song originally recorded by American musician Little Richard. Released on Specialty Records in February 1957, the single reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart, 21 on the US pop chart, [1] and number 10 on the UK chart.
It was originally called "I Got It" (and Richard had also recorded a version with that title), but the lyrics were rewritten for the film The Girl Can't Help It. [2] The song was first issued as single in October, reaching No. 9 on Billboard's R&B chart, and was then included on Richard's debut album on Specialty Records Here's Little Richard. [3]
In 1957, when Little Richard recorded it as an uptempo rock and roll song, [3] "Keep A-Knockin'" reached number two on the U.S. R&B charts and number eight on the U.S. pop charts. [4] This version is usually credited to Penniman (Little Richard's legal name), Williams, and Bert Mays.
The cast includes Leon as Little Richard Penniman, [1] Jenifer Lewis as Richard's mother Leva Mae, or as she's listed in the movie credits, Muh Penniman, Carl Lumbly as Richard's stern father, Charles "Bud" Penniman, Tamala Jones as Richard's girlfriend Lucille [2] (actually Audrey Robinson), [citation needed] Garrett Morris as Richard's ...
Little Richard (titled Volume 2 in the UK) is the second album [2] by American musician Little Richard, released by July 1958, ten months after Richard announced a retirement from rock and roll to pursue a life in the ministry.
"Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey" was recorded six months after the second version of "Kansas City", incorporating the same refrain. However, as "Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey" was released in 1958 – with the writing credited solely to Richard Wayne Penniman (Little Richard) – the public perceived it as an earlier recording than "Kansas City". [citation needed]
The Incredible Little Richard Sings His Greatest Hits – Live! is the first of two albums Little Richard made for the Modern Records label. A live recording from the Domino Club in Atlanta compiled from more than one concert, all the tracks on the album have overdubbed audience noises.