Mr. Little Richard was not only a GREAT ENTERTAINER, but a very kind person. My Uncle Mr. Ronnie “Mr.Bassman” Bright who was a member of the Valentines, Ronnie & The Schoolmates, The Deep River Boys and The Cadillacs and the Coasters, was friends with and toured with Mr.Little Richard on Rock & Roll shows for years told me as other’s from that era, that he was one of the KINDEST PEOPLE YOU WOULD HAVE EVER KNOWN. He had purchased homes for people, paid rents, purchased food for families, gave money to help people out and send people to college. He was a GREAT ENTERTAINER BUT ALSO A GREAT MAN.
He certainly lived up to his name as the architect of rock and roll, he had the voice, the stage presence, the charisma on top of that he was a accomplished songwriter and pianist.. Thanks for the video
My sister was at that show. In Toronto, at Varsity Stadium in '69. There were numerous bands but she said Jerry Lee Lewis and particular Little Richard brought the house down. Blew everyone right off the stage. He was incredible, like a firecracker of energy on stage.
Little Richard always looked like he was having a blast. I'm sure that there were many times when he wasn't feeling well, didn't really want to be there, had suffered some tragedy...but when he stepped on stage, none of that mattered. He was going to put on a show for his audience. A real pro.
Isn't this a clip from Ritchie's Nader's first nostalgia rock festival? My cousin has a nice anectodote about Little Richard. In 1982 just after her high school graduation, she and her friends spent a vacation in Chicago. To their delight, they found out that Little Richard was staying at their hotel. They met him and spent a while chatting with him, where he gave them advice about life.
The pioneer in flamboyance! Quoting Lemmy: "For me it was Little Richard that was the king. Imagine being black and gay from Macon Georgia, no wonder he became a singer. He could never have been a boxer!"
Lemmy was far wiser than most people gave him credit for. That's pretty evident even just from the one quote of his you made. But at first, hearing him talk when I was a kid back in the 80's made quite an impression on me, even more than his music, witch I loved too. Here's another one: _""Elvis inspired my sideburns, but Little Richard inspired me for vocals.""_ R.I.P Ian.
@@aylbdrmadison1051 nobody in the music industry made an impression on me. Except Lemmy. Loved the guy. I feel grateful to have seen Motorhead in their prime. Right at the beginning, 76-77-78.
I saw Little Richard on tv when I about 9 years old. It changed my life! To me he was the true King of rock and roll!! Such a showman!! He never got the the credit that he was due. In my opinion. Thanks Fil!
Hi Fil! There was just something special about Little Richard! I remember when he first came on the scene....he was different, and a bit outrageous, but you liked him! He had a sweetness about him! We have lost so many of the great musicians...thanks for taking a moment to let us remember this special one! You sure knew that voice from the beginning of a song! ✌️ Good Golly Miss Molly!
The fact that he was from the south,black,& obviously gay speaks volumes on how talented he was.He was accepted on a national level and played on the radio during a time that African-Americans were fighting for their equal rights. He had so many road blocks against him,but the quality of his music, and his entire persona was difficult to ignore.He really cut a path for a lot of other people that came down the line after he first started making records.
When he first became popular, we had no idea what he was like. We saw some pics of him but we're never aware of his flamboyant personality. We just loved his voice & energy when singing.
In this clip in 1979 Little Richard sounds like the 1950s Little Richard incredible. As always stay well be well God bless.Fil, thanks for producing all these fine videos.
Watching Fil enjoy the performance really drives in how lucky someone is that grew up in a great time to be able to catch live acts such as Little Richard, animals, Big Brother, CCR, Byrd’s, Beach Boys, BB King, Bob Seeger, Procol Harum, Yardbirds, John Hooker, , Mamas and Pappas.... Spoonful, Fanny... the list goes on... But Jerry Lee And Little Richard And Kinks Just seems like a dream... thank you for letting me revisit my childhood and later. Wow! I forgot to mention although many acts played for 2 or 3 bucks back then, There was a Hotel next building to an auditorium in Denver where you could climb over the fence/ wall that separated the roofs of the two buildings and the auditorium had a skylight that you could enjoy the great acts from a different perspective from a about ten feet from their heads. That was cool. But l could not buy a ticket, but not a money issue. I would gladly pay for my “seat” that was a slippery slope. Great view and great value.
I recall reading a book either an autobiography or biography of Little Richard in the 70’s. He believed he had no competition until he heard Janis Joplin. How cool! He was so talented, gorgeous & fun.
FIL, THANKS FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO OF A GREAT PERFORMER, AND YOUR COMMENTS AND PLAYING YOUR GUITAR, THIS MAN WAS A PIONEER OF ROCK AND ROLL, HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, THE ONLY ONE LEFT FROM THIS ERA IS, JERRY LEE LEWIS, MAY HE LIVE TO BE 1OO, COUSIN FIGEL
Little Richard had one hell of a Voice , i loved it everytime to hear it cause it had this intensity going on, cause of Corona and the Death of my Father 3weeks ago i didnt noticed that Little Richard passed away too, pretty sad.
One of the greatest concerts I've ever seen was Little Richard open for Chuck Berry. In my opinion Little Richard won the night. I believe my wife and I were the real winners of the night to witness this show in Texas. It was a hot night all round I'll never forget.
One thing what always amazes me in Little Richard is the fact that he can sing some stuff in such rapid speed that you wonder why he doesn't run out of breath.
Fil, I'd like to draw your attention to something subtle (not so when you realise it), a reason Richard had such great stage presence.. he used to wear false eyelashes and mascara. This made his eyes look even bigger than they actually were, so when he walked out on stage you saw these massive eyes that held your attention. Mix that with his pompadour hairstyle, make up and cloths you have the perfect base for his stage act. Combine that with his voice, piano playing, timing and backing band you have the perfect stage show. Loved him from the start. It was because of him I went to see The girl can't help it... obviously the added bonus was Jayne. There was something about his songs that made your heart thump. Thanks as usual. Stay safe, stay healthy.
I thank God that I saw Little Richard with the late Chuck Berry in 2002. Though I wasn't born yet in the 1950s, I was always interested in that era. Richard invited the audience to dance on the stage while he performed "Old Time Rock n' Roll." After that, people were shaking his hand. I shook his hand and thanked him for what he'd contributed to music. I still remember the big smile he gave me when I told him that.
I remember watching him on TV back in the 60s on a black and white screen. He and Janis Joplin had that screaming sound the drove kids crazy and drove our parents up the wall. He was truly an original.
Yes Barbara! The man was a legend and a genius! Truly one of the founders of real rock n roll! One of my grandma's favorites! I was raised on the rock n roll from the 50s and 60s while under my grandma's roof as a little girl. Now if I was at my dad or uncles place then we listened to rock from the 70s and 80s!😂 Good times! Ahhh.... The days of my youth.... ❤✌😂🤘ROCK🤘
Impossible to get too much Little Richard, a staple iny brother's record collection and my early training in what's charisma and entertainment. I liked that spell where he was smiling at his appreciative audience. Thanks for guitar demos and tips!
Kickinthescience somewhere on here you can hear muddy waters ask big mama Thornton how much she got from Elvis for ‘hound dog’ and her answer was not one thin dime!
@@cosmyccowboy Why would Big Mama Thornton get paid royalties from Elvis because he covered Hound Dog? The songwriters Leiber and Stoller wrote the song not Big Mama.
@@Kickinthescience “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...” - Little Richard
Don Robey stole most of the money from Mama Thornton’s version of Hound Dog from her and from Leiber/Stoller who were teenage songwriters at the time. They set up their own publishing company for their songs. This is an example of the tangled web of the recording industry at that time.
Fil, this is what I appreciate about you, you enjoy and respect all styles of music, I have never heard you say anything negative about anyone. You have class! I am 64 years old and also appreciate most every style of music. I can understand music theory, & read music, but can't play a lick on any instrument and enjoy your talks and love the pure joy you have for music. Thank you!
Pure force of nature. When he came on stage you knew it was going to be an amazing ride. It's not hard to pick out where The Beatles' screams mid-song came from.
One thing I noticed with his style of playing is that he used to play the piano rhythm in triplets but, only play on 1 & 3.... This gave the dynamics of Good Golly Miss Molly and, Long Tall Sally some serious swinging clout... Everyone else seemed to be playing 4 Square at the time..... What a genius he was... His interviews are hilarious..... Muhammad Ali's 50th Birthday with Little Richard playing is exceptionally funny.... Love him.... 👍🏻 💙 🎹
Was fortunate to see him way back when. My dad brought me to the Municipal Auditorium in Springfield, MA, I was 7. It was the summer of 1964. Also on the bill were Fats Domino, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley.
Thanks Brother Fil, Richard was one of the pioneers of rock ( he claimed to be the founder). CERTAINLY a giant of music. SO right on Fil, about his interviews! Extrovert, call it what you may, never a dull moment! Take care Bro, Love your show!
This is another great talk about Little Richard who was amazing an in heavy rock some of the use of the voice comes from Little Richards voice as in low range right up there.
Thanks for remembering Richard, Fil! He was one of a kind! If u want a treat n hear a different LR, listen to the Specialty label version of I’m Just a Lonely Guy! Bluesy showcase of his voice and an excellent guitar break!!
RIP Little Richard, a great entertainer! That's the best homage to see the glitter of his eyes and smile reflected in the reviewer's. Fil, have you ever thought of analyzing "The Electrician" Scott Walker?
The thing that struck me about this video was how thoroughly relaxed LR looks as he walks onstage and sits down at the piano. Most performers seem to have an anticipatory tension as they come on stage. He looks like a king who perfectly knows his kingdom and has no reason for stress. Wow
While watching Little Richard, it’s almost inevitable to see how and why he influenced many performers such as Jimi Hendrix and Prince. Truly, Little Richard with Chuck Berry are the very foundation of Rock ‘N Roll.
Little Richard - The Quasar of Rock and Roll. Thanks for your excellent analysis Fil. Just to add to the celebration of Little Richards life, see if you can find some old black and white footage of the man backed by Sounds Incorporated performing "Good Golly Miss Molly". It looks like it was for early sixties TV, possibly in the U.K. as the Musicians Union insisted that touring artists used homegrown backing bands. Richard and the band just rock it clean off the face of the Earth! RIP Reverend Little Richard Penniman - thank you for all the good time music! And thanks to you again Fil, stay safe.
Little Richard was out of this world. I once read his autobiography. He lived a life so many could only dream of. Many lows (during his childhood) to many highs. Sex , drugs & rock n roll in the truest form. His music and legacy will live on forever. He will go down in history with the likes of Aretha Franklin, Eartha Kitt, Prince, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, etc etc. We can now enjoy his many videos broadcast on RU-vid. Thanks for doing this Fil. You make us smile and your smile is gorgeous :)
The man who made all rock possible....the Beatles credit Little Richards ,(oooooo), for their same sounds on their vocals...we all steal! This man had it didn’t he? He set a standard no-one could beat....many copies but no-one came close to the original Man! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! 0000000000!!!. Thank you Lil Richard and be at peace...we will all join u someday in the best rock concert! Be at peace!
Little Richard is one of a kind. He is different in what he does, and for like of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, etc, they all have their own unique way of entertaining people. This is why they are legends. If you want to be successful in anything, just be different and stand out from the crowd, if you know what I mean. If you're the same like everyone else, then no-one will notice you. I hope this makes sense.
He's one of the most influential singers EVER, from Michael Jackson to the Beatles, he inspired countless people. What's even more remarkable is that he did this under segregation when the tide was completely against him
@@reallymysterious4393 I can't argue with that having immersed myself in rock 'n roll since the very early sixties and then studied it's southern black blues based origins ever since. 100% agree.
@@danielfronc4304 “I thank God for Elvis Presley. I thank the Lord for sending Elvis to open the door so I could walk down the road...” - Little Richard
Great tribute from Fil to a legend. The sad news reminded me that a while ago on Rick Beato’s channel he called Little Richard the first true ‘rock’ singer. The guy was incredibly influential and a pioneer.
RIP Little Richard. I remember one of the first DVDs I ever bought was a bargain bin edition of Motown Live performances, in which Little Richard performed several times in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Was. Blown. Away.
Can't say much about Little Richard that hasn't been said. He was a rock n roll pioneer and legend who wrote some of Rock N Rolls most enduring classics! High energy performances with a larger than life presence and that phenomenal rock voice that has been imitated by so many rock artists. He influenced so many! This was a great live performance with a tight band. Another legend gone, but what a legacy he left us! This was a great knowledge analysis and guitar demo Fil! You always go above and beyond with your analysis! Much appreciated!😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦
Little Richard is now spreading that glitter through the stratosphere and across the galaxy with his fine self!! He was one of a kind, with limitless energy and talent. I can still hear him yelling, "Shut up!" to the crowd, in jest. Thanx Fil, for focusing on this particular performance. Today is mother's day, in the states, and my mom's name was Lucille. She liked Little Richard.💕💕💕
Congratulations! I love the introductory speech full of historical data and thoughts with emotivity, quite authentic. Also, thanks for the Lucille's riff in guitar, from Mexico City...
