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We lost a beautiful soul this weekend. Truly, there was no person ever like Little Richard<\/strong>, nor will there ever be another person like Little Richard.<\/p>\n I mean seriously… he WAS the heart and soul of this thing we call rock ‘n’ roll…. a genuine believer in the higher power… and a bonafide supernova of inspiration that transcended the emotional and grammatical range of normal human beings.<\/p>\n There’s the Little Richard method of singing, which is one thing. … and for those those of you that fail to recognize any of this, my response is simply “Shut up!”<\/p>\n My friend Angeline King<\/strong> said it best…<\/p>\n “Take a moment of silence and then RIP IT UP, because the true Father and King of Rock n Roll has left the building and gone up to the glitter heaven in the sky. His influence on music is immeasurable and the musicians he influenced run deep from The Beatles, to Bob Dylan to Bowie to Prince to Bruno Mars. He broke racial barriers and carried the burdens of being fearless in a racist world. He also carried the burden of his sexuality at a time when being in the closet was the only option. Anyways, unless you’ve been hiding out in seclusion, i’m sure you already know about the passing of this musical genius, and there’s plenty of other webpages if you want to read a proper obituary.<\/p>\n As this website is the place for all things LOUIE LOUIE, this is the place to discuss whatever connection exists that connect Little Richard to the LOUIE Universe, so let’s break it down..<\/p>\n 1) Lucile was a precursor to LOUIE.<\/strong> 2) Little Richard was friends with Richard Berry.<\/strong> “One of the greatest he will be truly missed. I met him when I was 7 years old with my dad in front of a record company when he was demanding his money. Paula Berry-Wiwuga, one of Richard Berry’s ex-wives, met Little Richard when he came by the Berry house to meet Richard’s mom. He was the perfect gentleman.<\/p>\n 3) Richard Berry channeled some Little Richard into his music.<\/strong> Yes, it’s a keeper… with other tracks by – James Brown, Otis Redding, Etta James, Ike & Tina Turner, among others.. Go get it if you haven’t done so yet!<\/p>\n Berry, Richard – Yama Yama Pretty Mama – 1956
\nThere’s also the Little Richard method of explaining things, which is another thing entirely.<\/p>\n
\nHe was Electric, Flamboyant, inventor of Rock showmanship, and he was the foundation that Rock N Roll was built on. We have so much to Thank him for.
\nThank you for everything and God Bless you Little Richard. May the pearly gates be glittery and gold and heaven a shiny stage.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nLike LOUIE LOUIE, “Lucile” was a song that utilized the “LOU” phrasing, which was also utilized in “Chop Suey Louie” by Jimmy Preston, “Run Joe” by Louis Jordan, and “Louise” by John Lee Hooker, among other songs. While LOUIE LOUIE might have been written earlier (1955 at Harmony Ballroom, Anaheim, CA), we’ll give the nudge to “Lucille,” which was released in February 1957, a few months before LOUIE LOUIE, which came out in April 1957. Brilliant minds think alike, ya know?<\/p>\n
\nChristy Berry James, daughter of Richard Berry shared this wonderful memory of Little Richard:<\/p>\n
\nHe called my dad to come down and carry picket signs so we did.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nIn 2009, Ace Records released Holy Mackerel<\/a>!, a compilation of cool music released between 1957 and 1965 that attempted to replicate or at least acknowledge the Little Richard style of singing. On this collection, we hear an alternative take of Richard Berry’s \u201cYama Yama Pretty Mama\u201d which feels a lot like a Little Richard song.<\/p>\n![\"Holy](\"https:\/\/www.louielouie.net\/pix-2009\/holyMackerel%20-cd.jpg\")
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