Friday, August 10, 2012

Record #0080: Good Golly Miss Molly / Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey – LITTLE RICHARD


Specialty 624 (original) USA, Jan. 1958
Words & Music by:  Side A – John Marascalco, Robert Blackwell; Side B – Richard Penniman
Musicians: Little Richard (vocals and piano), Roy Montrell (guitar), Frank Fields (bass), Earl Palmer (drums), Lee Allen (tenor sax), Alvin "Red" Tyler (baritone sax)
Recording sessions: J&M Studio, New Orleans, LA, Oct. 15, 1956
Highest chart positions:  US #10, US R&B #4, UK #8

Good Golly Miss Molly has been covered by too many artists to mention. Here’s the original one. It’s one of the rock’n’roll standards and classics of the 50’s.

Little Richard is one of the pioneers of rock’n’roll, soul and funk, and he has inspired many artists. Also, one Maurice James (Johnny/James/Jimi Hendrix) was getting more experienced in his band in 1964-65.

Though he is turning 80 this December 5th, Little Richard is still in the business.

List price:  Very Good+ is $15, Near Mint is $30

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