11 of Little Richard’s Biggest Hit Songs

Recorded in 1955, “Tutti Frutti” became Little Richard’s first big hit and contains the bombastic opening line, “A-wop-bom-a-loo-mop-a-lomp-bam-boom.”

Little Richard’s 1958 hit is a rock and roll standard that has been recorded by hundreds of artists.

The 1956 single reached the top of the Billboard R&B chart and remained at #1 for six weeks.

“The Girl Can’t Help It” was the title song to the 1956 Jayne Mansfield movie and was originally set to be recorded by Fats Domino.

Recorded in 1957, “Keep a Knockin’” went to #8 on the pop charts and was featured in the theatrical trailer for the 1990 film “Home Alone.”

The 1957 hit made it to #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Little Richard re-recorded “Lucille” multiple times throughout his career. The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.

First released by Little Richard in 1956, “Rip It Up” was also recorded by Elvis Presley, Bill Haley and the Comets, Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly, among others.

The 1956 hit was also the B-side to “Long Tall Sally.”

Three months after Little Richard released it in 1956, Elvis Presley sang “Ready Teddy” during his first appearance on“The Ed Sullivan Show.”