#84 "Good Golly Miss Molly" by Little Richard

Little Richard is one of those 50's Rock-n-Roll icons that you just have to listen to. He's crazy! His music is so energetic and fun. Some time when you're tired of the depression of Nirvana and Staind, throw in Little Richard. "Tutti Fruity" and "Good Golly Miss Molly" are just great happy songs.

To me, Little Richard reminds us of the importance of performance. Yes, hearing his songs on the radio will get you jumpin', but seeing him playing his songs is where he really shines. He whoops and hollers. That crazy hair of his flies all around. He stands up, then sits down, then plays the piano with his feet or behind his back. He's a real showman. Some artists believe they need to be all about the music, but Little Richard knew that people didn't pay to just come and listen to him. I would've loved to have seen one of his concerts back in the 50's. What a great time that would've been.

Among other things, Little Richard is credited with being one of the early pioneers of rock-n-roll. His music was said to have bridged the gap between r&b, blues, and popular music. His influence was so strong that he was one of the inaugural inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. That's quite an honor.

"Good Golly Miss Molly" can be found on compilations like "The Very Best of Little Richard" and "The Greatest Gold Hits." To hear the song, click on the icon in the widget jukebox along the side of the blog.