Little Richard - The Best of the Vee-Jay Years, Vol. 1

Title: The Best of the Vee-Jay Years, Vol. 1 Artist: Little Richard Release Date: 10/17/2000 Label: Collectables Records Duration: 51:55 Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPC: 090431724729 Genre: Rock Styles: Early R&B, Rock & Roll, Gospel, Black Gospel, New Orleans R&B Moods: Boisterous, Confident, Exuberant, Party/Celebratory, Reckless, Rousing, Urgent, Brash, Exciting, Giddy, Joyous, Outrageous, Passionate, Playful, Rambunctious, Rebellious, Rollicking, Swaggering, Energetic, Fiery, Freewheeling, Manic, Raucous, Rowdy, Visceral, Fun, Theatrical Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Long Tall Sally
2. Dancing All Around the World
3. Send Me Some Lovin'
4. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
5. Why Don't You Love Me
6. Slippin' & Slidin'
7. Dance What You Wanna
8. Keep a Knockin'
9. Groovy Little Suzie
10. Cherry Red
11. She's Got It
12. Something Moves in My Heart
13. Lucille
14. Going Home Tomorrow
15. Money Honey
16. Ooh My Soul
17. You'd Better Stop
18. Memories Are Made of This
19. Belle Star [Instrumental]
20. I Don't Know What You've Got (But It's Got Me)

Year Type Label Catalog # 2000 CD Collectables Records 7247

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This is the first of two volumes devoted to the recordings Little Richard made for Vee Jay in the mid-'60s, many of which were re-recordings of his classic Specialty sides. The remakes aren't particularly interesting except for Little Richard's attempts to update them with loud drums and hysterical performances. The newer material veers toward soul rather than rock & roll, but still sounds pretty retro for its time. More noteworthy are the bizarre interpretations of "Memories Are Made of This" (a number one hit for Dean Martin) and Hank Williams' "Why Don't You Love Me." Volume one includes Little Richard's lone Vee Jay hit, the soulful "I Don't Know What You've Got but It's Got Me." ~ Greg Adams, All Music Guide

Name Credits Walter DeVenne Digital Remastering