Pop Chronicles Interviews #71 - Little Richard
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- How he developed his style; "healing music" 0:02:59
- Who he listened to growing up; performers he likes; experiences with the Beatles 0:02:56
- European groups playing American blues; reasons for rhythm and blues going mainstream; definition of soul 0:02:21
- Exciting moments in early career; movie appearances; difference between rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll 0:03:11
- How he writes songs; "Long Tall Sally," "Rip It Up"; question of rhythm and blues renaissance/revival; his stage presence; observations of different approaches to social dancing; question about his retirement 0:05:33
- Little Richard responds; religious studies; views on race 0:03:26
- Popular music and love; how audiences have changed; evolving importance of the beat; Motown 0:04:10
- Motown sound continued; new record; Dallas show and observations of racial differences in audiences; first show overseas; reception in Europe and elsewhere 0:04:37
- Interview concludes (brief) 0:00:04
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Pop Chronicles Interviews #71 - Little Richard, audio recording, January 2, 1968; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1638281/: accessed July 13, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Music Library.