{"product_id":"little-richard-the-formative-years-1951-1953-cd","title":"Formative Years 1951-53 CD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLittle Richard • The Formative Years 1951-1953 CD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Formative Years 1951-1953\u003c\/em\u003e is a superb 22-track collection documenting the early recordings of legendary Rock 'n' Roll pioneer \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Little+Richard\"\u003eLittle Richard\u003c\/a\u003e. These fascinating sessions capture the young Richard Penniman at the beginning of his recording career, singing Jump Blues and Rhythm \u0026amp; Blues while edging ever closer to the explosive sound that would help define Rock 'n' Roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eRecorded between 1951 and 1953, the collection includes early highlights such as \u003cem\u003eGet Rich Quick\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhy Did You Leave Me\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTaxi Blues\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEvery Hour\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAin't Nothin' Happenin'\u003c\/em\u003e, alongside the excellent \u003cem\u003eLittle Richard Boogie\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDirectly From My Heart\u003c\/em\u003e. Alternative versions and takes add further interest, while four tracks performed with The Tempo Toppers and The Deuces Of Rhythm provide another fascinating glimpse into this formative period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eWith 22 tracks and a playing time of approximately 59 minutes, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Formative Years 1951-1953\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable document of an artist discovering his own voice and moving towards the revolutionary Rock 'n' Roll sound that was just around the corner. An essential collection for fans of Little Richard, early Rock 'n' Roll, Jump Blues and Rhythm \u0026amp; Blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet Rich Quick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Did You Leave Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaxi Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery Hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Brought It All On Myself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinkin' Bout My Mother\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAin't Nothin' Happenin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease Have Mercy On Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet Rich Quick (Alternative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinkin' Bout My Mother (Take A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Brought It All On Myself (Take C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease Have Mercy On Me (Take A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle Richard Boogie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectly From My Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Love My Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaybe I'm Right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAin't That Good News\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFool At The Wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice, Red Beans And Turnip Greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectly From My Heart (Alternative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Love My Baby (Take 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Little Richard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55149435617609,"sku":"BCD15448","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3427\/9753\/files\/little-richard-formative-years-1951_1953.png?v=1787814504","url":"https:\/\/www.raucousrecords.com\/products\/little-richard-the-formative-years-1951-1953-cd","provider":"Raucous Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}