The original version, which I love, is one of the founding documents of what came to be called rock 'n' roll, but it lacked a certain je ne sais quoi/Big Beat element. The remake -- cut in New Orleans, with Little Richard's studio band, at a breakneck almost Ramones-ish tempo -- makes up for that lack in splendid fashion, and it remains one of my all-time favorite records in just about any genre.
The original version -- and much, much more that behooves behearing -- can be found (for free download) on a fabulous 3D box set of Amos' Alladin recordings over here.
You're welcome.
3 comments:
Rock & Roll perfection! Another home run.
Allan Rosenberg
I think rock died when dudes stopped processing their hair. "Fried, dyed, and laid to the side!"
Lee Allen and Cosimo's studio band killed this rendition of the tune!
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