Little Richard - The Best of the Vee-Jay Years, Vol. 2

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Album Details

Title: The Best of the Vee-Jay Years, Vol. 2
Artist: Little Richard
Release Date: 10/17/2000
Label: Collectables Records
Duration: 50:22
Album Type(s): Greatest Hits
UPC: 090431724828
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
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Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

Track Listings

Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
Tutti Frutti
Without Love
Hound Dog
Blueberry Hill
Good Golly Miss Molly
My Wheel's Been Slippin' All the Way
Only You
Rip It Up
Baby Face
Crossover
It Ain't Whatcha Do
Jenny, Jenny
Short Fat Fanny
I Don't Know What You've Got (But It's Got Me)
Funky Dish Rag
Talking 'Bout Soul
The Girl Can't Help It
Goodnight Irene
Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On

Additional Releases

Year	Type	Label	Catalog #
2000	CD	Collectables Records	7248

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Album Review

Little Richard recorded for the Vee-Jay label in the early '60s, after his historic stint with Specialty Records and the restored rock & roll vigor that followed his sudden religious conversion. While at Vee-Jay, Richard re-recorded some of his classic mid-'50s tracks (in this case "Rip It Up," "Jenny Jenny," "The Girl Can't Help It," "Tutti Frutti," and "Good Golly Miss Molly"), trying to recapture the natural initial hysteria. While a toned-down Little Richard is still worth hearing, the record-buying public was duped into believing these Vee-Jay sides were the original Specialty versions, only to be greatly disappointed after getting the record home. While Richard's wild whoops and furious piano still come through, especially on the neglected newer material, it goes without saying that the Vee-Jay reissues should only be investigated after obtaining the Specialty sides. ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide

Credits

Name	Credits
Walter DeVenne	Digital Mastering