Little Richard- Little Richard: The Georgia Peach

Label: Specialty

Released 1991

One of the definitive Little Richard anthologies, Specialty Records' 25-track Georgia Peach brings together all of Richard's hits in chronological order, along with several lesser-known, if no less top-notch, singles. These are the recordings Richard built his career upon and they showcase his most stripped-down, rockin', rhythm & blues-oriented sound. Although he had already recorded for RCA in the early '50s (anthologized on Bear Family Records' superb The Formative Years: 1951-53), it was his sides for Specialty Records, recorded between 1955 and 1959, that codified his distinctive, revelatory approach to rock & roll; roiling barroom piano, unhinged falsetto vocals and lyrics full of cheeky innuendo just this side of dirty. Included here are such classic recordings as "Tutti Frutti," "Good Golly Miss Molly," Slippin' and Slidin'," "Long Tall Sally," "Jenny, Jenny, Jenny," and more. Also included are such lesser appreciated, but no less incendiary cuts as "Heebie Jeebies," "She's Got It," and "Rip It Up," among others. If you are looking for a collection that brings together a cross-section of Richard's most definitive early career sides, then look no further than Georgia Peach.

Track Listing:

1. Tutti Frutti
2. Baby
3. I'm Just a Lonely Guy
4. True Fine Mama
5. Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!
6. Slippin' and Slidin'
7. Long Tall Sally
8. Miss Ann
9. Oh Why?
10. Ready Teddy
11. Hey Hey Hey Hey
12. Rip It Up
13. Lucille
14. Heeby Jeebies
15. Can't Believe You Wanna Leave
16. Shake a Hand
17. All Around the World
18. She's Got It
19. Jenny, Jenny
20. Good Golly Miss Molly
21. The Girl Can't Help It
22. Send Me Some Lovin'
23. Ooh! My Soul
24. Keep a Knockin'
25. Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On