The Explosive Little Richard

by Little Richard

The Explosive Little Richard cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1967
  • Label: Okeh
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 27:11
  • Community rating: 3.61/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Pivoting away from the frantic rock and roll that defined his early career, Little Richard embraced a driving, contemporary soul sound for his debut on Okeh Records. 'The Explosive Little Richard' features lush, forceful horn arrangements and heavy rhythmic backing, perfectly complementing his unmistakable vocal shrieks and grit. The album demonstrates his profound adaptability and enduring influence within the evolving landscape of 1960s R&B.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, rhythmic, vocal, bluesy, piano

Tracklist

  1. I Don't Want to Discuss It (2:30)
  2. Land of a Thousand Dances (2:14)
  3. The Commandments of Love (2:31)
  4. Money (That's What I Want) (2:06)
  5. Poor Dog (Who Can't Wag His Own Tail) (1:57)
  6. I Need Love (2:43)
  7. Never Gonna Let You Go (2:45)
  8. Don't Deceive Me (Please Don't Go) (4:42)
  9. Function at the Junction (2:39)
  10. Well (2:59)

Credits

  • Little Richard - primary artist, piano, vocals
  • Arthur Wright - arranged by
  • Johnny Guitar Watson - guitar
  • Stu Phillips - supervised by
  • Larry Williams - producer

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