Can't Believe You Wanna Leave (Master - Probably Take 8)
I Got It (Take 1)
I Got It (1) (Take 2)
She's Got It
She's Got It (Master)
Send Me Some Lovin'
Send Me Some Lovin' (1) (Take 1)
Send Me Some Lovin' (2) (Take 9)
Hound Dog (Rehearsal)
Jenny Jenny
Good Golly Miss Molly (2) (Take 7)
Good Golly Miss Molly (3) (Take 8)
Good Golly Miss Molly (Master - Take 9)
Good Golly Miss Molly (1) (Take 10)
Baby Face (2) (Takes 2 & 3 False Starts)
Baby Face (1) (Take 4)
Baby Face (Master - Probably Take 11)
Girl Can't Help It (Film Version Master - Take 9)
Girl Can't Help It (2) (Take 10 False Start Take 11)
Girl Can't Help It (1) (Single Master - Take 12)
Send Me Some Lovin' (Master)
By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
Gene Noble's Royal Crown Hairdressing Ad
Ooh My Soul (1) (Take 1)
Ooh My Soul (3) (Take 3)
Ooh My Soul (Master)
Keep A Knockin' (Take 1)
Keep A Knockin' (1) (Take 2)
Keep A Knockin' (2) (Take 3)
Keep A Knockin' (3) (Take 4)
Keep A Knockin' (Master Composite)
I'll Never Let You Go (Boo Hoo Hoo Hoo) (I'll Never Let You Go Take 1)
I'll Never Let You Go (Boo Hoo Hoo Hoo) (2) (Take 2)
I'll Never Let You Go (Boo Hoo Hoo Hoo) (3) (Take 6)
I'll Never Let You Go (Boo Hoo Hoo Hoo) (4) (Master)
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Ooh My Soul
Ohh My Soul (2)
Ooh My Soul (4) (Take 7)
Ooh My Soul (5) (Take 9)
Early One Morning (Master)
She Knows How To Rock (Takes 1 2 3 And 4- False Starts)
She Knows How To Rock (1) (Take 5 False Starts)
She Knows How To Rock (Master)
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Rehearsal)
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Master)
Bama Lama Bama Loo (1) (Take 7)
Bama Lama Bama Loo (Master - Take 10)
Poor Boy Paul(1) (Take 2)
Poor Boy Paul (2) (Take 7)
Poor Boy Paul (Master - Take 8)
Annie's Back (1) (Takes 1 And 2)
Annie's Back (Take 3)
Miss Ann (Take 6)
Miss Ann (1) (Take 7)
Well Alright (2) (Takes 1 And 2)
Well Alright (Take 4)
Well Alright (1) (Take 4 2)
Ain't That A Shame/ I Got A Woman/ Tutti Frutti
To this day, it's "buyer beware" when it comes to the music of Little Richard, who rerecorded most of his late-'50s rock classics numerous times after leaving his original label, Specialty Records (following a brief return... more »), in 1964. Not that some of the other recordings don't have merit, but the Specialty versions are the ones that helped shape rock & roll. This three-disc box set includes everything the artist recorded for the label, which means the hits in addition to alternate takes and just plain nonhits. Historians will find this collection (including several songs in development) fascinating, but more frugal fans may find five versions of "Slippin' and Slidin'" excessive. If that's the case, check out either The Georgia Peach or The Essential..., both more condensed Specialty collections. --Bill Holdship« less
To this day, it's "buyer beware" when it comes to the music of Little Richard, who rerecorded most of his late-'50s rock classics numerous times after leaving his original label, Specialty Records (following a brief return), in 1964. Not that some of the other recordings don't have merit, but the Specialty versions are the ones that helped shape rock & roll. This three-disc box set includes everything the artist recorded for the label, which means the hits in addition to alternate takes and just plain nonhits. Historians will find this collection (including several songs in development) fascinating, but more frugal fans may find five versions of "Slippin' and Slidin'" excessive. If that's the case, check out either The Georgia Peach or The Essential..., both more condensed Specialty collections. --Bill Holdship
"Little Richard is one of the most important figures in the history of rock music, if not the most important. Original, unique, a force of nature. We will never see someone like him again. This boxed set contains his best works, it is essential for any fan of real rock n roll. I count myself privelleged as having had the honor of seeing the man perform live. Even though he was well into his sixties, it is still the best concert I have ever seen. Elvis may be considered the King, but Richard Penniman is right up there with him. This collection is the greatest testament to the majesty of Little Richard. Get it!"
Superb
Rob | Cincinnati, OH | 12/27/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There are certainly some box sets that go on way too long--primarily with the outtakes and alternate versions; the Jerry Lee Lewis box issued by Bear is the prime example of this--but this is not the case here. Yes there are 4 versions of Slippin' and Slidin' but for the most part the partial versions, the false starts, etc. are intersting and really don't seem to impeed the flow of the collection. This is not a 10-CD box. This is 3 CDs of great music. A lot of box sets talk about how you can see the development of the artist or the genre. This is about the only collection of the period that the development is evident and interesting. Listening to the CDs in sequence definetly gives you a great impression of what Little Richard was discovering and developing. Few artists could deliver rockers and ballads so convincingly. This set is well worth your time and money."
Stunning
zphage | 07/06/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Excellent 6cd set of Little Richard's crucial 50's work.
The vocal firepower he displays and maintains take after take is stunning. The intent of this box was to be exhaustive and show a vocalist in the light as a instrumentalist(e.g jazz, classical, etc.), hence the reasons for the multiple takes.
However, this is not the place to start. Start with "Georgia Peach", add "Shag On Down by The Union Hall" for additioinal 50's work, then consider the 3cd "Specialty Sessions".
Both the 6cd set and the 3cd set are called "Specialty Sessions". The 3cd set is an abridged version retails for $39.00 and is still readily available through Amazon."
The boy can't help it.
Johnny Heering | Bethel, CT United States | 02/25/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Little Richard was one of the founding fathers of rock and roll. He made his reputation with Specialty Records, although he had recorded for other record labels before that, without success. Richard signed with Specialty in 1955 and became a big star upon the release of his first Specialty single, "Tutti Frutti". He had several other hits after that, but at the height of his fame in 1957 he became a born again Christian and quit performing rock and roll. He eventually did return to rock and roll, and recorded a few more songs for Specialty in 1964. This three cd box set includes all the songs Richard recorded for Specialty, plus some alternate takes, rehearsals and demos. These are among the most important recordings from the early days of rock and roll and also among the best."
Track Listings (61) - Disc #1
