He was always so genuine, in spite of his outrageous antics. Didn't have a mean bone in his body. He told hilarious stories and was gracious to everybody.

@walterhunter3353

6 жыл бұрын

MaliceInWonderland he is still alive

@LilacStar82

5 жыл бұрын

He's still alive and do you know him personally?

@georgieporgie9195

4 жыл бұрын

@@walterhunter3353 Nope, he bit the dust this morning.

@Daynightexplorer

4 жыл бұрын

MaliceInWonderland he seems so cool!

@johnbriancatedrilla4028

4 жыл бұрын

@Google Barbara Lerner Spectre too bad that comment took 2 years too know he's dead

God speed Little Richard. The Architect of Rock & Roll. Rest In Peace.

@leviclark3822

4 жыл бұрын

Actually the true architect is a woman named SISTER ROSETTA THARP...but yes Little Richard is definitely the one who broke the concrete

@rosataylor7549

3 жыл бұрын

@@leviclark3822 s

@mrgeorgeleach7498

3 жыл бұрын

Bob Knobenoff rest in Hell

@moviemagg

3 жыл бұрын

The true architect of Rock & Roll was Bill Haley and his Comets. Their first record was Rock the Joint in 1951, then Crazy Man Crazy in 1953 and then Rock Around the Clock was recorded in 1954. Chuck Berry hit the charts in August of 1955 with Maybellene, Carl Perkins recorded Blue Suede Shoes in December of 1955 and then Little Richard released Tutti Fruitti in late January 1956. Then Elvis hit the charts in early March of 1956 with Heartbreak Hotel. Little Richard was great, but Bill Haley is the one who really started the ball rolling.

Richard was very young, handsome, & spoke so eloquently. He had the cutest swag here😍

“The originator, never the imitator” The man invented glam rock light years before David Bowie. Thankfully I can say...I am old enough to have seen this broadcast when it was originally aired. I grew up in the best era of music and fortunate enough to have had parents that loved it too.

@Daynightexplorer

4 жыл бұрын

Pixie Styx you’re lucky he seems so cool!

@LukeMaynard

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Little Richard got pretty eccentric in his last years, but I saw a terrific interview from the '80s where he talked a LOT about the barriers he overcame in bringing what he called "race music" to the mainstream. He talked a lot about how uncomfortable the white establishment was with black men performing for white audiences and white girls in particular, and how in a lot of cases it was the executives and manages who insisted he wear his makeup and costumes to appear more effeminate. Whether he later came to like it or not, it's interesting to think about the racist fears of 1950s America as the source of rock's more androgynous stylings in the '70s and even '80s. By the time you had proper 1980s glam rock and hair bands happening, they probably had no idea where it all came from.

@masongarrett3066

4 жыл бұрын

You were blessed to witness greatness

@lorrainetavares1753

4 жыл бұрын

Pixie Styx: WOWSERSSS: YOU WERE VERY PRIVILEGED, BLESS YOU!!! 🌟⭐🌟

@lorrainetavares1753

4 жыл бұрын

@@masongarrett3066 DEFINITELY: A VERY SPECIAL MAN!!!

The photo with the Beatles and Little Richard is priceless!!

Richard said everyone stole from him and he was right.never realized he was so big.

@oldl6655

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah he invented rock n roll he's a mad scientist

@Giverechoc

4 жыл бұрын

AC/DC wouldn't exist without him and Chuck Berry. Take any Little Richard song and replace the piano with an SG and the horn section with a Gretsch G6131 and you have AC/DC.

@elvispresley2021

4 жыл бұрын

He was larger then Life

@joegreaser

4 жыл бұрын

@@georgieporgie9195 "Gay fool"? You are a god damn fool. Shut the fuck up and show some respect. You miserable piece of shit.

@U2willB

4 жыл бұрын

I can't believe he NEVER won a Grammy. They ALL stole from him, it's a crime

Dick Clark was instrumental in not only acknowledging, but getting Little Richard the recognition he so rightfully deserved.

@namikkulenovic225

4 жыл бұрын

Dick is Dick!

@koolkitties8552

4 жыл бұрын

Dick Clark ripped all the artists off in the 50s . Look it up

@rodentcafeteria

4 жыл бұрын

@@koolkitties8552 Why comment had to do with the recognition he gave to Little Richard. I said nothing about anyone's financial gain.

@jagath2487

2 жыл бұрын

Little Richard NEVER got the recognition he rightfully deserves.

When the Beatles came over to the U.S. that year, a reporter asked Paul, "Aren't you guys copying Little Richard?" Paul's reply: "Isn't everybody?"

@johnnyoranges

4 жыл бұрын

The early Beatles high pitched 'wooo' singing was obviously inspired (taken from / stolen from ?) Little Richard, as that band and just about every rock'n'roll fan knows. No music is 100% original, but if the idea goes too far (i.e. 'My Sweet Lord' or I.M.O. 'Stairway to Heaven), then it can be seen as plagiarism and a court date may quickly ensue. It's something which all writers and musicians are well aware of, but equally all of them - black, white and brindle - borrow, lift, call it what you will. Listen to all the 'black' hip hop samplings of 'white' music. Oooohhh... racism ? Nah, just what happens in the music biz.

@lwmson

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyoranges Bingo! "She Loves You" is a prime example.

@americangiant1003

4 жыл бұрын

John Lafferty That is a brilliant comment on the brief history of Rock/Pop Music in the US and most of the western world since about 1955. Everyone has been inspired/sampled by many artists starting with the era of LR, Buddy Holly, Chuck Barry and of course Elvis. In the first decades of modern pop music history, it was White Musicians being influenced by majority Black R&B singers in the US. And now in the past 25-30 years or so, Many Hip-Hop Performers mostly Black Artists being influenced by many Rock and Pop stars who happened to be mostly White Artists. John you make a brilliant analysis. Too bad though in this political partisan society, most Pop/Rock music historians, especially those who have Progressive aka Liberal leanings would only discuss the 1950s era of Black Artists being a victim of racism. That sad period of early Rock history is true. However John, you bring a truthful and excellent comments on that aspect of pop music that most contemporary commentators and historians won’t mention. That is the highly popular aspect of “sampling” in pop music especially in Hip-Hop over the last 25-30 years or so.

@johnnyoranges

4 жыл бұрын

@@americangiant1003 Thanks for that. Yes, and I agree with you, esp. in regards to the 'progressive', 'liberal' media. It seems a lot of these folk, despite saying they're against discrimination, always want to highlight and create new divisions among people. Clearly they gain political and economic mileage out of this continuance of the hatred.

@americangiant1003

4 жыл бұрын

John Lafferty Without turning this off topic into a modern debate on the highly partisan US divide, I am a moderate on most political views. I can’t stand many of the views of the So called Progressive Liberals and also I can’t stand most of the views of the so called Conservative-based Far Alt Right also known as new “American Nationalism” led by Donald Trump either. In relation to this topic, many of the progressive leaning Music Commentators and historians especially the Millennial era born “experts” would only focus on 1 part of history. As a College Grad, that was fortunate enough to take an elective music college class on 20th Century American Music history, the Instructor did an excellent job on being “objective” and honest on the 1950s era Rock Music revolution. Too bad, school kids and college students in America are now often either taught with either the Progressive or Alt Right/Nationalism political view instead of teaching the damn truth such as this groundbreaking era in modern history. Guys I don’t want to turn this into a political argument just a truthful point on how even political views can cloud a honest and objective chat on Little Richard and his impact on the birth of Rock N Roll into a permanent worldwide art form.

What more can you say? Jimi hendrex was his guitar player, James Brown was his back ground singer and the Beatles did his music before they got discovered!! Little Richard, if it wasn't for him and Chuck Berry, there would be NO ROCK AND ROLL!!!!

@governorofthedeathstar1680

4 жыл бұрын

And lets add the great FATS DOMINO to the small list of rock and roll innovators.

@beatle9239

4 жыл бұрын

You make a great point. You can easily say him and Chuck Berry caused rock and roll to be popular.

@mariogmajner6549

4 жыл бұрын

@@beatle9239 Bollox, no one heard of chuck Berry or little Richard before Elvis came along.

@johnnyoranges

4 жыл бұрын

One of the great things about rock'n'roll was that it brought people together of no matter what color. Jimi Hendrix clearly didn't care that his Experience, his audience, and much of his contemporaries being white. He was first and foremost a musician, and actually held a major grudge against Mr. Penniman. Little Richard and James Brown, among others, acknowledged that Elvis opened the door for them. And Elvis, when some Texan politician told him to "leave his black girl singers at home", had a great response. He made a point of having the Sweet Inspirations driven round the arena with himself and the racist politician. And I saw that story from the Sweet Inspirations themselves.

@mariogmajner6549

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyoranges Jimi Hendrix was a big Elvis fan and saw him in Concert in 1957.

Rest In Peace, Little Richard.

He was so handsome.

@macleatakirkwood6516

6 жыл бұрын

iPursueHappiness He still is at 84!

@georgieporgie9195

4 жыл бұрын

For a gay male, maybe?

@savoringallgoodthings

4 жыл бұрын

@@georgieporgie9195 gay or not, he is still handsome! That's the first thing noticed~

@retrothingz

4 жыл бұрын

@@georgieporgie9195 So, Rock Hudson wasn't handsome ?

@finesseg5259

4 жыл бұрын

He spoke very eloquently

Seems like a sweet man with the right level of confidence mixed humbleness. I like how he uplifts other people.

@DYNODRUM

4 жыл бұрын

He,was very well spoken . Alike, Duke Ellington. Smart Men...

@britturk123

Жыл бұрын

He was humble until he reached the stage, then all humbleness be gone.

Maybe his calmest interview lmao. I’ve never seen him so soft spoken. Also listen to that cheer when they came out.

RIP to one of the original rock and roll legends. Listen how some of the other name groups was using his material Little Richard is a legend anyone who doesn't know that put down the mustard so you can ketchup.

Little Richard had a natural raw fine singing voice and could make the piano talk. A consummate showmanship he was.

Little Richard is 1 of founding fathers of Rock & Roll and the Original Rockstar...

& the whole time he was getting ripped off for his publishing & royalties Thank god MJ bought his publishing almost 30 years later & gave Richard his $4mil that he deserved

@tubester4567

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much all artists of the 50's and 60's were getting ripped off. By the 70's it started to change and artists could make millions playing vegas and touring around the country and the world. Little Richard has been rich for the last 40 years of his life.

@steviecritiquenewby7874

4 жыл бұрын

Fact's I read about that to you right about that

@MykeFord950

4 жыл бұрын

@@tubester4567 you're right but in the 60's when artists like sam cooke peeped the game & stressed owning your own publishing & royalties then they made sure he was made an example of & they orchestrated his murder Also read up on Howlin' Wolf..he was another artist who made sure he wasnt ripped off..he even took finance & management courses on the side & was one of the first black artists to buck the trend..

@masongarrett3066

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Michael Jackson helped Little Richard get the money he deserved by buying his publishing rights?

@MykeFord950

4 жыл бұрын

@@masongarrett3066 yup He did the same with Sly Stone

Never knew this man had such an impact on the music industry!!! He has the most interesting stories to tell. Little Richard is a little before my time, but I do remember him saying how he started it all and he never got the respect he deserved. Also how other people were stealing his music making more money than he did. Looking at all these videos everything starting to make sense. R.I.P. to a great soul!!!!

As great as the Beatles were, they sat at the feet of this great artist in absolute awe! 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

@mikebledsoe2315

4 жыл бұрын

*Your comment was the best ☝*

@mikebledsoe2315

4 жыл бұрын

@@bradhuskers *"SHUT UP."*

The original king of rock and roll I loved you so much RIH

@bradhuskers

4 жыл бұрын

Wrong. And sadly, it displays your low IQ. Little Richard was great. But the king was and is Elvis Presley. Elvis's soul depth and diversity destroys little richard. And that's saying something, because we love little richard.

Absolutely great to see this.I remember an interview with Paul McCartney from only a few years ago and he said that he was still trying to be Little Richard.Thank you Richard,you changed the world for the better.

Seams like old times .... lol .... man you’ve had no idea ... that was 1964.... you wouldn’t never imagine that here we are at 2018 and Little Richards sounds fresh as FRESH !!!!

Little Richard Inspired Prince So Much You Can Tell. ( Little Richard is Funny & Creative He's Everything )

Beautiful interview. They are not made like him anymore. Humble, grateful and talented.

@cleawox

4 жыл бұрын

Great awareness by Dick Clark of the significance of the Little Richard. I love the sit down touch - showed equality, importance, and respect in that one act.

@nataliedelagrandiere4022

4 жыл бұрын

Go and see other great interviews of Little Richard on the Dick Cavett show. He is so funny with his 'shut up'.

I never knew he discovered the Beatles what a national treasure RIP LEGEND

@mk32776

Жыл бұрын

Discovered?? Ha?

One of the biggest innovators of the 20th century in any medium. He's a legend.

Gorgeous he is so beautiful any still beautiful in old age the king of rock and roll Little Richard peace out

@bradhuskers

4 жыл бұрын

Your low IQ is showing. Elvis is the king of rock n roll. Get educated.

@duff0120

4 жыл бұрын

@@bradhuskers Elvis popularized rock n roll, he soold soo much albums. Without elvis, rock wouldnt be as huge as it is. Elvis Presley and The Beatles. "Nothing affected me until I heard Elvis. Without Elvis, there would be no Beatles", John Lennon famously said about the King of Rock 'n' Roll. and he also said: John Lennon : Before Elvis, there was nothing. “Before Elvis, there was nothing.” “When I first heard Elvis' voice, I just knew that I wasn't going to work for anybody; and nobody was going to be my boss… Hearing him for the first time was like busting out of jail.”

So long Little Richard. 🌹 🎼 😢

Um, I kinda want to go to a concert that's the Rolling Stones, The Animals AND Little Richard. I would kinda lose my mind.

@cryptozoomauler5505

4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see that concert too! Maybe one day up in Heaven we'll get to.

What a lovely southern gentleman Little Richard was, well spoke impeccably dressed, hugely talented, good on you Little Richard.

He was so gorgeous. He closely resembles the Wodaabe, the most beautiful people in the world as claimed by many. He is so sweet and humble and absolutely endearing.

Little Richatd was handsome. Rip.🙏🏽

He was very polished and, for a few moments, contained.

This is the first video of Little Richard that I am watching with him so calm. 😃👍🏼

💐 Paved the way for many artists. What an inspiration.

So well spoken, proud and talented young man, R.I.P. you flamboyant amazing man, truly an honour to listen to your music

So calm and reserved! ...

He was especially humble and soft spoken here. Nice interview. Got news he passed today. Just want to mention three people who's music and style wouldn't be the same without Richard: Prince, James Brown, The Beatles, especially Paul who borrowed Richard's scream. RIP Richard. My favorite song from my youth: Keep a Knockin'. I can remember hearing it on vacation in Wheeling, West Virginia outside the Big Boy restaurant when my family was visiting relatives there. We were from Minnesota. One musical moment I've remembered all my life.

All I've got to say is he is gorgeous he didn't need any makeup even though he's older now he's still a nice looking man like I said he didn't need any make-up he was naturally beautiful peace out

One word: Legend.

He was a beautiful man

THANK YOU FOR BEING A LEGEND. 🌹🌹🌹 🍎 🌹🌹🌹

Little Richard was and is a legend.

Such an overlooked part of his legend which demonstrates his true mastery. The biography is sure good reading too

@janicechildress2952

4 жыл бұрын

So influential in many ways. Intelligent marketeering served he and God well. Rolled through my town many for festivals passing out flyers for Jesus. Last visit was to our historical theater maybe seven? yrs ago. Classy, talented. Complex man. I would like to see another movie showing all he overcame.(SXSW have any ACL footage estate deserves?) We♥️Richard.

He gives a really nice interview.

Very humble. A walking legend.

Little Richard is handsome ♥️ 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇯🇲🕊️🔥✝️

one of the greatest artists ever RIP

Little Richard, what a great talent and great man.

He seemed so kind and gracious, instead of having a big ego, arrogance, etc. When you're good, you really don't have to be that way...

Great interview with Little Richard!!!

He’s beautiful! A gracious genius!

Amazing artist a real legend

What a shock! They are now both gone. RIP to you both 😞😞😞

Bittersweet, 1964....my mom and dad were 18 and just graduating high school. Dick, my dad and now little Richard are gone, mom is still here. ❤

His hair is so perfect

God bless you and thank you for the beautiful music you gave us the king of rock and roll

Great interview

I'm still one of Little Richard's fans. I grew - up listening 🎶 to his music and dancing to it!

@user-tv1xj5ji6x

5 ай бұрын

Hello Mary, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus?

GREATNESS ! The Real King of Rock and Roll , Rest In Peace Little Richard

@chrisensley

10 ай бұрын

He far surpassed the king title more like the emperor of rock and roll or just the god of rock

RIP Mr. Richard (Macon GA), as so many greats other come from!

Handsome man so handsome !

R.I.P. Mr. Clark and King Richard Reunited up in the Great Big Bandstand in the Sky

@bradhuskers

4 жыл бұрын

He wasn't the king. Unless you're a low IQ racist. Then just carry on with your dumb self.

Little Richard God Bless You.

He was beautiful. The eyes tho!💖💖💖R.I.P Little Richie. You paved the way. The true Architect of R & R.

@duff0120

4 жыл бұрын

he has very native american features too. beautfiul mix

Wow he was still quiet humble back then ... I love you little Richard, you’re the creator , the originator... the king of Rock’n’Roll wow all the ladies say wow.... all the boys say humm ...

People back then knew what was good in Europe,in the USA segregation and racisms clouded their star

@johnnyoranges

4 жыл бұрын

True. So many Americans only see skin color, skin color, skin color. I love the US and many of it's people, but they sure have a major scar which blinds them to our common humanity. That needs to heal.

@keepinitkawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Thats why i always wanted loved the British invasion bands. They were so open and honest about what music inspired them.

RIP, Rock and Roll Legend Little Richard

This feels my soul with so much awe!!!🙏💝🌺

Shows you how insanely huge the Beatles were back then when the first thing the architect of RnR mentions is that he toured with the Beatles.

Listen to those Philly kids give Little Richard his due!! I bet quite a few of the kids saw him live like Dad and Uncle Bill. RIP to all three. I know they are ripping it up in Heaven!

Wow he is 85 now he us so nice in person we see all the time in Nashville !!!! He can really dress nice even at 85 yrs old

Eddie Murphy's character on SNL Clarence the 5th Beatle must have been based on Little Richard. 😆

The best.

The Architect ....will be missed 😕

That Mama baby boy that's my baby Little Richard the king of rock and roll peace out

@bradhuskers

4 жыл бұрын

In your low IQ weak mind, he's the king. But in reality, the true king is elvis.

The king. Little Richard deserve all the Respect and credit for having changed the history of music. He is one of the most important pieces on making the landscape of music the way we know it today. Rock in paradise Richard.

@bradhuskers

4 жыл бұрын

Cheeto face low IQ. Elvis's soul depth and diversity destroys little richard. Elvis is the true king. Dumbass.

@hectorrivera2785

4 жыл бұрын

@@bradhuskers Hes not. Say what you want, He´s not.

@beatricewoods8377

Жыл бұрын

Thank you dick you and ed Sullivan were ahead of your time

That is really cool to see. LR was always a fave. He made OUR music without a nod to the folks our parents liked.

Here it is 4/11/23 ... I love hearing the details. I was pretty young back then. My mom was an Elvis fan. I am glad to see these old clips.

I saw Dick Clark in person in the late 60's in Las Vegas at the Air Port. He was in the gift shop with then his wife.

Man I wish we could was this episode in full…same for the other 55% of episodes that are lost in full.

He is the originator not one of....

Rip Legend 💜 Icon 🙏🏾💜

Great interview!

He's like the Bernie Sanders of music. Everyone else gets the credit for his work.

Rip beautiful, talented, KING OF ROCK and ROLL 🎸

There are no words. RIP Little Richard. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

"That'll be a gas!"... Ah the slang back in that era was the best.. Far out! 😁

Legend, Rip Little Richard.

How humble was the true King of Rock n’ Roll!! Unfair they “”borrowed”” his material.. they all should pay real money and respect for His Majesty Little Richard.

He was incredibly handsome!

It’s so cute how he just pulled out the picture

Such a beautiful man, with a beautiful soul.

@ 2:31. Little did he know 9/11 would become the darkest day in America's history.

FOUNDER n KING 👑 OF ROCK N ROLL

@bradhuskers

4 жыл бұрын

Low IQ weak minded sheep.

The true king of rock n roll. man the 60’s was such an insane time for music... wish I’d been alive to see it.

Super super super cute

I've been loveing his music for about 58 years my pour old dad told me I had to change colers and I shure tried.

Very articulate. iconic , eccentric, exciting .. I grew up in this era of music as did Pixie Styx who has commented here. Loved being a part of this music. Love ya Richard Penniman and thanks for the music! Watching this May 2020..staying in (kind of) with American Bandstand!

Cutie pie cutie Cutie he's the cutest thing in this picture still Little Richard is God of rock and roll