Who has to win the award for the hippest minister ever? Why Little Richard, of course, whose birthday is celebrated today.
Listen to a few versions of Tutti Frutti, including one by Pat Boone (ask you granddad.) For the real thing, watch the master at work on Long Tall Sally, and then compare the version by a very fine cover band. This recording we’ve got.
Rolling Stone has an item about the bizarre rivalry between Pat Boone and Little Richard.