Little Richard talks rock & roll, overcoming addiction and more.
(From "Late Night," air date: 5/4/82)
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It’s a bit of a shame the crowd laughed when he said he went back to school. He should’ve been applauded.
My thoughts exactly.
That’s the problem with some of these old late show episodes… The audience tended to always think everything was a joke. Some moments are pretty cringy now because of that.
@@RangerVickyJohnson it’s still like that. Talk show audiences are low iq degenerates.
I saw it as because he was making so much money, he'd never counted so high. I think it was a bit tongue in cheek.
Laughter doesn't automatically translate to ridicule. I laughed too at the irony of it all and because I was engaged in his story. And he was being funny. He said he was making piles of money, he'd better learn how to count it.
You can't watch this and NOT feel respect for such an artist who's not only musically gifted, by confident, funny, and TRULY his own character.
Don't tell me what I can't do 😊
I agree with you 1000%
@@kidjoe22 got the kid part right. Grow up.
An absolute legend of a man. You'll notice a lot of laughter but not a hint of it when he proclaimed himself as the "architect of Rock"!
100% the architect of rock and Chuck Berry the architect of rock guitar.
I noticed that too.
That's because he WASN'T lying!
I have to agree Little Richard was the innovator and trailblazer for Rock and Roll along with Chuck Berry and many others who helped lay the foundation for Modern Music
What a dude. He died in 2020. Very sad. He seemed like a nice guy. This just came up randomly. Glad i watched it. RIP Legend.
A true legend...
Yup same here
It's not sad, we all have to die. You don't mourn a legend, yoy celebrate them.
@@terencedorsey6717 Good point, but i never got to be in his presence ,so im sad 😋
Hearing him sing this song gave me chills!
Man said “I was the architect of rock” and he wasn’t lying 🙌🏽 💯
This crowd didn't understand him, like they didn't take him seriously. This is an amazing interview. He has many layers to himself, and he's very honest.
the crowd was all white I bet , they will never understood black people never did . they just follow behind and steal black creations
But in denial about being gay….
@@joeymakesmusic699 did u not hear him say he was gay . Are you deaf
They laughing because they don’t understand the level of depravity he came from!
@@jpm8399 that’s not what it is . That’s how I know almost everybody don’t know what we’re talking about
People should have gave him a standing ovation When he said the stuff about going back to school. He really was an amazing performer and made it with the deck stacked against him.
I totally agree
It sounds like a laugh track, im not sure it was a live audience?
i think the audience was laughing at the irony of a successful musician earning large sums of money and not being able to count it. It’s sad, but it’s also kinda funny. At least the way he delivered it was humorous.
What was the deck that was stacked against him?
Seriously, and they laughed. Like, wtf?
Little Richard doesn’t deserve to be laughed and sneered at. He is the true architect of Rock and Roll. Total respect.
True Architect? Yeah OK!
I think the only reason they laughed is because obviously the platform and show is a comedy based program, but deep inside all those laughs you could hear heartfelt appreciation for him. That was my read.
One person didn't invent Rock and Roll!! No doubt Richard was one of the first, along with many others Chuck Bo Sister Hazel Elvis Jerry Lee etc
@@chuckydall9250 Don't forget Jackie Wilson!!
@leemontoya8028 ow ya Jackie was great, definitely a pioneer!!
I waved to him one night as he was coming down the elevator at the Nashville Hilton, where he lived. To our surprise, he came down and headed right towards my small group. He hung out with us for twenty minutes and was as friendly as he is here. A few years later, I saw him again as his security was helping him into his car. His health had declined quite a bit. He smiled and waved. He remembered. What a cool guy.
That's awesome. I love when "celebrities" just act normal like that. Very cool that he did that. ❤❤
Okay that's really cool.
It doesn't surprise me that he was a true gentleman in real life.
Apparently they say he wouldn't have ever considered being gay if he had a *bigger* richard 😁
He waved at me in new york once, actually waved me over - we had a drink (or two), and discussed Albert Camus and other existentialists - oh, yea - jean paul sartre
"I was the architect of Rock." A huge thing to say, but damn, he's more than right in saying so.
Just being honest.
Right😂 look who he mentored and hung with. Big claims but he has some awfully big shoes to fill.
Fascinating person
he may have been an architect but not the architect. he was a great artist and an influential in music but hes not the creator of rock music.
He is not right, sister rosetta Thorp was heffer him
This was a powerful testimony ! The crowd missed it totally!
Agreed brother
He was still gay
Little Richard was face value. He showed you and told you rather you liked it or not. He told and showed his truth. Because he was so honest, people thought he was crazy. Nearly EVERYTHING he said in this one interview about the music industry is now FINALLY coming to light in 2023. It's sad and unfortunate that people don't give you flowers and acknowledge your worth until after death.😢
You're absolutely right! ☮️💜
That's psychobabble
"now" coming to light? people have known about how predatorial the industry has been long before 2023. maybe you mean "you" just found out?
Not being honest with himself in this clip though.
God loves you repent of your sins have Faith in God🙏
So brave to tell his story back then! He was openly mocked by the crowd, but spoke the truth of his life bravely. I admire his courage and candor.
Nowadays they would cut to a commercial & when they returned had a new guest there- gaslighting everyone that he wasn’t there to begin with… Yes. Now THIS is STUNNING & BRAVE!
@@maguffintop2596 💯
I don’t think they were mocking him. May people are able to accept a lie but the truth makes them nervous. And he was funny, I’m sure he didn’t go there seeking their approval.
They weren't mocking him, they took it lightly because they're in a comedy setting.
It was an Open Secret and come on, it was obvious.
He didn't say anything funny. He was just being himself. RIP Richard
What a amazing man and his stories. Glory to God.
He confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior before checking out of here
if he was doing that, he wouldn't have said he's not gay anymote.
I mean that joke about the funeral home's Cadillac was pretty funny tho
he did have a punchline for the cadillac hearse but but Dave stepped on it
This man is amazing. He talks about his life and then casually picks up a mic and belts out an amazing performance. I don't know this song but he sang it so well.
The crowd laughing at times upset me. He was amazing as a rock in roll pioneer. I loved that he went to school to study and learn to read and right. That's not funny it's important. This man was amazing and yes he started rock in roll. So what if he wore makeup and was gay. So what if he was flamboyant etc that was who he was. I mean a lot of legends were gay nobody cared. I just loved this man. He was talented, funny, beautiful and talented beyond words. We will never forget Richard.
How many of us humans have the courage, fortitude and honesty to publicly confess and share our inherent frailties like this man?
He just walked over there and killed that song. No warm up. Only one measure to get in the mood. And he just utterly destroyed that song. Amazing.
I saw him in concert a few years before he passed and he told us that he was never given any award despite how much he contributed to the music industry. He sounded heartbroken about it. After the show I saw him get into his car and I said, I love you Little Richard and he responded with I love you too! 🥰
Karen Perez all his awards went too jerry lee Lewis he stole all little Richard work
He earned awards. They should have given the legends awards and not people like Beyoncé all the time. I don’t remember any awards show giving him tributes or anything, maybe a few did, but nothing that stands out to me.
@@ilovebabyyoda712 ...he didn't sell out to the music mafia is why, and aren't we glad!
@@ilovebabyyoda712 whether you like Beyoncé or not she’s a legend by virtue of her talent, accomplishments, and cultural relevance. It’s not like she’s Taylor swift lol.
His reward is in heaven now🙌🏽
So much respect for this guy, with all the hurdles he had to overcome, being a black gay guy in Macon, Georgia, in the 1950s, and to still be so upbeat and grateful is really humbling.
Black people were the most homophobic people in America until identity politics came along, and ‘ protected groups’, you can read examples of this repulsive entitlement in the comments left here by black American women.
Listening to Little Richard's testimony is a true blessing. God bless Him.
Fascinating person. Notice he doesn't laugh. Not even once. He's dead serious. He's a straight-talker. No BS. 100% confidence. He had to be in order to emotionally survive the prejudices
You're reading in to it a little much.
Alex. You are correct Sir.
Maybe so, but I would bet his own peers shunned and bullied him
he’s a legend!
Fascinating .
Little Richard deserved alot more respect than he got. RIP to the architect of rock &roll **edit** would it be better for you guys if I edited it to say "one of the architects of rock & roll? Ya tree hugging hippies.
Isn't Ike Turner the creator of rock n roll?
@@IStevenSeagal 😂 not even close !
@@Genovese11 But he did it before Lil Richard, Chuck Berry and Elvis atleast.
@@IStevenSeagal No !
@@Genovese11 Autistic much?
One of the realest, most beautiful interviews I've ever seen. Rest in power, Richard!
I agree! Lots of comments saying it was uncomfortable and racist and the crowd was laughing at him 🤔 i dont see any of that just an open honest interview with a very intelligent man
@@australien6611 You are in the minority.
He's way above and beyond the crowd. Genius. Courageous. God fearing man. Respect.
Hearing the crowd laugh when they should be applauding is evidence that this man was light years ahead of his time.
EXACTLY!! SOOOOOOO misunderstood! 😢
“Should” the official verb of the tyrant
@@subg8858 you SHOULD leave my Queendom and stay out of conversations that are over your head. You should get an adult to explain this to you. 👸🏾
@@subg8858 "Disney should..." sound familiar? I bet you're a stagnant sub 70 bpm.
White people
This is the most honest and the best interview I have ever seen a person do, although the audience wasn't understanding, laughing at the fact he continued his education, nobody is perfect, he took ownership of the things he done, much respect for him, may he rest in paradise.
He also became very successful in spite of having a very poor education as a child. Even in his time that was rare. Very impressive.
I'm not disagreeing with you but he is a very funny person and there are some people that tell a story that don't care how serious the nature of the story it makes you laugh 😂
@@leehall8969 true, part of his persona.
No one understands it now how these managers take advantage of young uneducated kids.
God loves you repent of your sins have Faith in God🙏
His version of “One Day At a Time” is so country 😍 I love the boundless crossover between music genres. So much soul and sweetness and style 🤤 so good.
I've been looking for this comment. More country than queen B ever will be. No disparaging her, just facts. That's the very first thing I thought when he opened his mouth and started singing, "Now this is country".
The crowd loved Richard and were fascinated by him. Their reaction came from not knowing whether he wanted a laugh or an applause because he was going back and forth fast. Relax everyone…the audience loved him.
I agree with this. People these days are too sensitive and jump to the worst case scenario and see negative in everything
Yes, the same lack of charity, and closed mindedness commenters accuse the audience of displaying towards Richard, are honestly much more applicable to those commenters' attitudes concerning the audience instead
I agree, it's a case of that just tickled a little and this is Little Richard we see his showmanship more than him as he is here.
The audience laughed at him going back to school, that should have been a huge applause. Love this man.
So we just copying other people's comments now huh🤦🏾♀️
They act like everything that man did or said was a comedy routine. Very disrespectful.
Yeah that made me mad. That's not funny, its admirable.
you have to consider, this was not a time, even in the 80s where many were first to go to college in their family - context matters. they weren't laughing at HIM. they were laughing at the idea itself
Relax, they were laughing because he said, in a funny way, "I had so much money but didn't know how to count it! So I went back to school". He knew the reaction that he was going to receive before he said it. The man is a master performer and he plays the audience like piano.
Met him several times. Very kind, friendly man. He also has a great sense of humor.
Sadly most of those in these comments seem to lack that sense of humor.
I Met Him Too At A Restaurant On Crenshaw Bivd. Full Makeup😮 I Thank Yah/God For His Salvation!! ALL GLORY TO YAH!!!!! Hope To See Him N Paradise🎉🎉😇 Be Humble Pray Repent Repeat 🔁📖📖📖Everyone🙏🏾💒
@@yahnecyahnec1061 Absolutely
He did self-defrecating jokes on himself, that takes a good sense of humor to pull off well.👍🏼
Same!!! The kindest soul that 'twas around the industry, but did make it difficult by being himself. There's nothing wrong with that other than those surrounding him needed to compromise and didn't. Unfortunately, that's still a phenomenon that happens and always will with live, performing artists
The utmost respect for the grandfather of Rock n Roll! He shared his profound journey so honest and bravely, he will always be an inspiration.
I LOVED RICHARD SINCE THE 50S. I LOVED HIS MUSIC.. I DIDN'T KNOW HE HAS LEFT US.. I FOUND OUT TODAY WHEN I FOUND THE INFO.
Little Richard was so innovative and impactful and the crowd basically laughed him off like a joke. He probably dealt with that all his life, including growing up and in his family and music and creativity became his outlet for dealing with it, and this eccentric, brilliant personality emerged. Like why would people laugh at him going back to school? He was probably traumatized by people not taking him seriously. He will be a legend forever though.
Were folks in the audience laughing at him? It seemed that Mr. Richard had delighted the audience through the entire interview. ...but maybe I'm projecting my reaction on the audience. 🙂
The crowd laughed because he was joking. "Joking" and "laughing" were things people used to be allowed to do.
No, you were right. They appreciated him. @@TrilobitesRTasty
@@JTGilgoUm....no...he wasn't joking about going back to school and learning how to read...his managers were ripping him him off for years and he wasn't having it anymore. Did you listen too him bro? It's just stupid people, or just ready too laugh or even the studio probably putting the "Applause" sign on.....at the "perfect" time if you know what I mean.
...it's because the audience were intellectually challenged,...thats why.
The audiences laughter kind of lets you know the challenges of the era for people like Richard.
LOL.. Richard was on top of the world in 1982. A legend. There were less challenges of the era for him than most as a consequence. He'd made it big long before this interview.
The studio audience or maybe canned response. Might have had someone holding a sign to tell a live audience to laugh or applaud. They should not have laughed at him. Clearly a musical genius way ahead of the times.
@@ArnoldZiffle-jw2mv No... he was genuinely funny. You and so many others in these comments have sadly had the humor brainwashed out of you, as you're unable to discern metaphor, hyperbole, and other subtlies like deadpan when they're clearing being used. Little Richard is speaking an entire different language than you're hearing. The audience gets it, you don't. I suggest learning yourself what things allowed them to understand LR and appreciate his humor.
He lets people know that God can deliver and save people… it still real prejudice everywhere in the United States again today… Jimmy Hendrix & James Brown…? I didn’t know that!
You know if you even hint of racism around racist white folks they start hollering. I don't speak in code around them fk em. White people owe black people cash reparations for slavery.
The audience was all idiots. Richard was way ahead of his time. Bless his heart!❤
Well said..✌️😉👏..., PLUS, I Agree with You..!!💓
@Javita2Real..Good for You, darlin..,VERRY WELL
Right and those saying he made a joke are absolutely TONE DEAF nothing about it was joking at that moment… he actually dismissed the laughter and continued to make his point. Ppl are horrible and still have sooooo many blind spots when dealing with POC smfh 🤦. They fail to realize black folks were forbidden to learn to read and write for centuries smh. How the hell are u laughing WITH someone who is not laughing (MAKE IT MAKE SENSE PLEASE!) this world is always soooo busy learning to imitate & mimic our swag, slang, sound/rhythm and even wanna use the N word with us, but they never try to shut up and truly understand us at all it’s SAD 😔
@@Eclectically Well said.
i think it was a laugh track... but yes obnoxoius.
Richard Penniman was totally unique and no-one was bigger and more contributing to rock ‘n roll than he . We got to know each other in the 60’s and 70’s . Great and fun guy ! Bless and long live Littlle Richard ! Stu Kurland
The real king of rock and roll ❤
Wow, I never expected this to be a testimony 🙌🏾 Praise God! Rest in peace, Little Richard
come on
can't pray the gay away, it's part of one's identity. He just buried it due to religious shame-mongering but I saw him in interviews much later than this one and he was flaming like the Olympic torch. Did you ever see or hear of a woman he was romantically involved with? Nope. Letterman caught him in his denial dance phase where he was putting out gospel albums.
@@FriendofDorothy Christ can change anyone who is willing. The only relationship he needed was with his Savior!
Amen!
@@FriendofDorothy Ever read the book of Romans, pal. Turn your life to Christ and he will transform you.
To be honest lil Richard is a pleasant man. He makes you smile when he talks. He could talk about depression and make you feel good.
I agree. He has a way about him that makes you feel better as you listen to him speak.
Little Richard & David Letterman both legends in their field. What an incredible interview!
He was a misunderstood soul. The man was revolutionary in the music industry
This was a deep interview. The laughter tries to throw you off but little Richard is a true pioneer. He went through a lot and came back to the Lord. His testimony is powerful.
The laughter didn't bother me. It seemed gentle and mostly in a "laughing with him" spirit.
@@Tmanaz480 "Laughing with him," except for the fact he wasn't laughing about going to school, being discriminated against or oppressed, etc.
Wow your perspective I awesome. You get it 👍🏾
@@Tmanaz480 SMH. You will get it soon. Life is cyclical. Remember you read it here...😮the laughter hides the need to see how horrible people are towards each other. All of his interview was interesting. Only a few funny parts. Certainly not the beginning 😢
He was doing Satan's work ...finding the Beatles is doing Satan's work bro. Rock n roll is music they play in hell not heaven. The demons have different lyrics to the rock songs we love so much. Those who have ears have heard This message
This video gave me a whole new respect for the legend of Little Richard.
This man had courage in abundance 👏👏👏
Little Richard, the original "I am deliverdt" LOL 😆
This is an incredible interview. I’ve never seen Little Richard like this before.
Type in Little Richards final Message. One of the greatest messages, I've ever seen. He turned his life around & you will love him!!!
They don't want you to see this side of him
Me eaither
Me either! I can’t believe they let him share the gospel!!! So amazing!
@@JuliaShalomJordan , I don't think *anybody* was going to be able to stop him from sharing that gospel message, Lol! Praise GOD!!
Wow. He speaks straight from the heart and honestly . Straight shooter. It’s hard not to admire a man like that
I think he was still gay but wanted to try and get away from it. It's like richard Simmons now. I can tell he's depressed but his faith has kept him from being happy.
He knows the scriptures…that’s for sure. This is what’s called letting your “yes mean yes” and your “no mean no”.
That’s the beauty of being from the South. Straight truth and no chaser
Not a gospel music type but love hearing Lil Richard sing
@@JoeCnNd faith kept him from being happy? I can't understand that.
I love Little Richard. He was so authentic and he owned his experiences and didn't try to be anything other than what he was. His talent was amazing.
BEAUTIFUL TESTIMONY, LOVE YOU RICHARD, THANK YOU AND I THANK GOD FOR USING YOU, I KNOW YOUR’RE RESTING IN BEAUTIFUL PEACE WITH ABBA🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽👑
RIP Little Richard the Architect of Rock and Roll. I thought the audience were rude laughing while he told his story, but he persevered and was unbothered. Determined to help someone that may have needed to hear that it’s ok to change your life with Christ.
Amen
Bless his heart❤
He went to church every Sunday until he moved back to Georgia. I missed him after he left.
I think they thought he was joking, because the lil Richard who wore makeup and wigs joked a lot but kept a straight face while the audience always laughed as they did here, the only difference then, is sometimes he would say, SHUT UP! I think he was joking but telling the truth at the same time when the audience was laughing.
They were not being rude. Everybody knows you can't change your sexuality. The baptist church in the 80s was not welcoming to their gay brothers and sisters in Christ and forced them to deny their relationships to join their community. I respect the man for making such a sacrifice but I don't respect the church becuase it was not a sacrifice for them, rather it was the opposite. It was a sinful indulgence of their bigotry and ignorance.
What a brave man to do this interview! I have a new found respect for this man. Rest in peace Richard Penniman. 🙏🙏🙏
There should be no respect for people you take it up the ass.
Indeed❤
So true God loves you repent of your sins have Faith in God🙏
I loved his honesty & transparency. RIP Sir
Artistic genius Little Richard knew that most of the world could not understand him. He later played at Long Beach Pride Festival, and few people appreciated the momentous occasion. I very much appreciated it.
Omg WOW, that was amazing. I have never seen this before and Richard is 100% professional and perfect pitch!!!
Only Little Richard could come on Letterman , preach and sing a gospel song. Now that's a rebel.
@dewdew34 He never orgasmed. Wtf are you talking about??😳
Deny me before men and I will deny you before my father in heaven
💯 Aint that the truth !
Gangsta❤️
He did influence the Beatles and many others who went on to become huge rock stars. We're all so used to outlandish behavior and claims by him that it's difficult to take him seriously, but he seems to be serious here and he certainly deserves credit for helping to found and influence everything related to rock music.
Indeed
Well. He said they started with him. If that is true and can probably still be verified, then, that should be enough said for anyone.
Paul sang, "Clara Bella". It was the raunchiest song he ever sang, and he admitted that he was often impersonating Little Richard.
Tina Turner also influenced a lot of white rock and roll artists (ie Mick Jagger) as well. Many black artists were the ones to make good music first…the blues came before rock and roll.
One of the TRUE KINGS of rock & roll. Rest in Euphoria Richard.
I had no idea about Ottis Reading being his back up singer & Jimmy Hendrix being his guitarist. Incredible stuff. ❤ Glory to God for Richard's salvation & sanctification. To God be the Glory.
I’ve heard this song sung many times by so many people in different styles. But Little Richard really sang the words from his soul and to God.
Create in me am in full agreement with u this is the best i ever heard this song it tears my heart to pieces Rip little Richards first time ihear it from am playing it OVER and over
Completely agree, from the first note to the last it was the best version of this song that I’ve ever heard. And the words seem to match his struggles. RIP!
12:45 p.m.
This, indeed, was a man who found PERFECT PEACE before his end came. RIP, BIG Little Richard.
I love how serious he kept going when they laughed about why he needed to go back to school and how he used his money to better himself. What an inspiration. He wad very much Rock and Roll, the innovator and initiator. Still very much loved and respected. ❤
I was listening to his first album the other day, and the sheer power of his voice is unreal for that time period. You can hear the roots of hard rock, metal, and punk decades before they existed.
In 1977 I watched little Richard give his testimony at a church in Phoenix Arizona. He was taking heavy doses of heroin in the 60’s and said that he did not know whether he was a man or a woman because of the heavy drug use. I believe him. I understand what it’s like to be demoralized by opiates. To lose your identity and who you are as a man or woman is a sacred thing. I really respect this man he has given it his all.
*And what of the times he wasn't on opiates...?*
Yes!! As thy good book says just like morel oral!!! Thou shall be totally and completely ashamed of all natural human things!!! Sexuality is weird..stay away from me!!! I’m not gay you are!!! (Tom cruise run)
Wow thank you for sharing just amazing 💙🙏🙏
@@annettegarcia8630 This is the first time I've heard anything llike this about his later or personal life.Just one more thing that helps make my day.God is good at all times.Thanks!!
Beautiful thank you for sharing
I remember going to the Gospel revival meetings where he evangelized in the community. He was a humble and wonderful person.
Richard was honored by many institutions. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of its first group of inductees in 1986. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from The Recording Academy and the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. In 2015, Richard received a Rhapsody & Rhythm Award from the National Museum of African American Music for his key role in the formation of popular music genres and helping to bring an end to the racial divide on the music charts and in concert in the mid-1950s changing American culture significantly. "Tutti Frutti" was included in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2010, which stated that his "unique vocalizing over the irresistible beat announced a new era in music".
Chuck Berry and Little Richard are huge influences to musicians past, present, and will be to future musicians. Not just rock musicians, but musicians of varied genre.
6 minutes into this interview and I have never respected a celebrity more. ❤
I respect your beautiful comment. Cheers from Memphis.🌹✌🏽
He’s burning down in you know where because nobody ever told him what he was doing was filthy! You go right on respecting him. That won’t turn down the heat one degree.
@@tommytwogloves16he stated that he's turned his life over to the Lord... Who-do-you-think-you-are to judge.?? We were all born in sin and shapen in iniquity.. he said he's changed... Have you been born again?? I certainly have!! The Bible says judge not lest ye be judged...
@@tommytwogloves16You haven't a heaven nor hell to place anyone, for you are not the Creator, Judge, nor the Savior.🕊️
@@originalkingalpha5116 Ah, my bad. I mistook your comment for someone else's. My apologies
This interview was a gem. I'm glad i came across this. We can all glean from his strength.
Hello Erica, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
Yes, My sentiments exactly!💓
It's such a shame that even a man as talented and good-hearted as Little Richard couldn't have lived as his true self.
What a light he was. It brought me to tears when started to sing, I’m glad he’s at peace with God..RIP to the architect of Rock n Roll ❤
It takes strength and courage to be able to tell the whole world your testimony.
What strength and what courage? People nowadays are praising bigotry while hating on gays.
@@vleaky3430 Give it a rest!
@@vleaky3430 That may be true, but it takes love to be a Christian. You can’t fake love. Love is the greatest power in the world. John 13:35 ► By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
@@vleaky3430 "hating on gays" 😂😂.
@@MentallyUnhappy something funny?
One of our GREATS who didn't get the credit that he deserved. He WAS the architect of Rock and Roll.
HIS people must keep his voice alive. Waiting on the white man validation isn’t the way my friend 💯💯 WE COME TOGETHER FOR POPEYES CHICKEN SANDWICHES
@@trustdaprocess5707 is this a real comment? Lmao why
@@trustdaprocess5707 You lost me with the Popeyes chicken sandwiches....but I get your point.
@@trustdaprocess5707 😂😂😂😂
Little Richard has always received credit. He's been in the Rock and Roll HOF since 1986 and was a first ballot inductee. He made a living off his music in the 50s and The Beatles gave him props more than once in the 60s and the picture of them with one of their heroes was all over magazines. Some folks just like to complain.
I'm 40 and I've seen Little Richard perform live. I feel special
So lucky❤
I have never knew this about Little Richard. I have a new level of love and respect for him. I have never heard his story. Thank you so much for sharing this video.
I went to a carismatic Catholic Church in NYC back in 1980's. I was stationed in Staton Island temporarily while in the Navy. I couldn't believe my eyes when Little Richard walked up to the front and began preaching! I was probably 19 years old and a young believer in Christ. Over the years I've told people about it and the gave me that, sure ya did, kinda look! Seeing this is reassuring... to me! 😊 As time goes by the memories fade, but this one came back like it was yesterday. God is good, all the time!
GOD IS GOOD
ALL GLORY TO ADONAI FOR HIS MERCY AND GRACE. IM GLAD TO SEE THE HOLY SPIRIT HAD CONVICTED RICHARD AND OPENED HIS EYES AND HEART BEFORE HE COULD DIE IN HIS SINS!! WE SERVE A GREAT G-D!!! SHALOM
Amen!!!
All the time, God is good.
God is Good. Always Good. Amen and Amen 🙏!!!
He was one hell of a performer no matter what he is. It's extremely difficult to play like he did. Extremely talented man.
May he rest in peace. He was ahead of his time. 🙏
My dad was from Georgia, born in 1929, had zero concerns about LR being gay. I was amazed at how fondly he remembered him from his youth.
Little Richard could have easily been a comedian, he’s was effortlessly funny.
I honestly feel his sincerity.
I saw him in Vegas. LOVE HIM. ROCK ON LITTLE RICHARD. YOURE AN ICON.
❤ I knew nothing about him in life, this is fascinating. REST IN HEAVEN KING OF ROCK N ROLL
This man is awesome, being open about his life takes real guts and heart. Wonderful voice.
I met him in person at a concert he held in St Augustine. I loved it because it was a good mixture of old and young. I had a ball and he gave an explosive concert in a wheel chair. He told everyone he was not gay anymore and he even had 2 sons that were apart of his band one played the sax and the other bass. When I tell you super talented. The whole audience was shocked. I went back stage to meet him and his family and he signed a poster for me. He also gave me a book he had written. Super nice guy and one of the best concerts I've gone too.
Why does it matter that he said he's not gay anymore¡
This is just beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to share!❤❤❤❤
@@JuliaShalomJordan My pleasure, Its definitely a memory that I hold dear, It's not every day that you get to met an Icon.❤
Honestly when people say they are not gay anymore I’m pretty sure they were bisexual in denial… I’m a gay man and tried my best to change my sexuality but it’s impossible for someone like me. I even grew up in a religious background, had super religious parents and on top of that my parents would only let me hang out with my church friends who were all of course straight or at least some that I know of.. (who knows some of them could be closeted 🤷🏻♂️) And I would always envied those who say they were gay but changed to straight because honestly life would be so much easier for me if I was a straight man.. But throughout the years I’ve come to a conclusion and learned to accept and love who I am because I KNOW that I am born this way. That’s why when someone says they were gay but turned themselves straight, doesn’t make any sense to me because if they were “gay” then what are people like me? I’m pretty sure they were bisexual in denial for all I know. People need to stop calling them gay and making us look like we can change because that is not true at all.
Glad he came back to the Pink 👍👍👍
I almost forgot how good David Letterman’s show was. He had the best of the best perform.
He was such a good and decent person and so talented. What a fine voice. God bless him.
The crowd thought he was joking about going back to school. In an odd way, the crowd laughing is a compliment because of how he carries himself here - meaning they couldn't imagine him being serious about not knowing how to read and count. Their perception of him made them think he was joking. Remarkable talent, remarkable bravery to say he changed his way of seeing life. Genuine Christians are some of the best people I've encountered and bad Christians are some of the worst people I've encountered. Amazing how that is...
The laughing wasn’t necessary!
@@BG274100 Agreed, it wasn't. That said....please read my comment again....✌️
You are so right ! He led them at such a fast paced flow, there wasn't much room for the audience to grab beyond the light side of his speech. He mastered that interview... 👏🏾
They thought he was joking
This is the most serious I've ever seen him. He was always flamboyant, joking and smiling.
I'm not gonna lie, I didn't know much about Little Richard.... And I watched this and I Love him so very much, legend like no other I ever saw ❤
They used to make fun of Lil Richard for saying he started a lot of things, but he really did. Shiny suits, crazy word lyrics, glam rock. He told Prince he was the first to wear purple.
A whole autobiography in one interview.. Pure Brilliance.
💯💯💯💯💯💯
This man was my moms first real heart throb. Mind you she grew up in Tennessee when there were still white and black water fountains. He is THEE most underrated musician of all time.
He's not underrated at all. Innumerable other musicians cite his as an influence, praise him, and he's won numerous awards and honors, such as being among the first to be inducted in the rock and roll hall of fame.
definitely underrated, but originators often are.
@@DRourk Really, I was under the impression he had not won many awards at all even though he deserved them all in my opinion. Honestly I think the rock in roll hall of fame should be named after him. But I am just another faceless voice on the internet....lol
@@melissablueswomanhensley634 Nothing against LR, but we really don't need the R&R HOF or much of anything else named after someone(s). All it generally does is deify some, obfuscate others, and cause controversy. We need a lot less deifying and obfuscating in our modern culture. Many have become obsessed with it, at the expense of truth, sanity, and rationality. Little Richard's legacy is alive and well. Most anyone familiar with the history of music or lived when he was a star knows about him. Granted, the former criteria does not make up a lot of people, but that's true of the history of pretty much everything. The giant lake that is the knowledge of what came before is there, but most prefer not to drink from it much, sadly.
Awwe, he was so sweet, candid and absolutely truthful, my dad is a born again Christian and he has probably told me thousands of times "The truth shall set you free" Little Richard was a true blue golden soul! Rest in the sweetest 🕊️ peace..
He sung it from the depth of his soul, I felt that ❤
Several years ago I worked at a theater and they were having a round table discussion about music. Little Richard was on the bill and I got to talk to him. He is definitely a unique guy and was kind to all staff members. I never forgot that I was talking to one of the architects of Rock & Roll. He was actually very soft spoken behind the scenes.
He was definitely a unique gay. No, wait a second... Tell me what I say...
@@billiswillis8293 Fuqqing huh??🤔🧐🤦♂️🤡🤡🤷♂️
Thank you for your story
@Billis Willis, Shut Up!!!
The Beauty on Duty!
Why is the crowd laughing when he went back to school pushing my nerves. Amo hold my peace and say live on little Richard! Live on.
Little Richard was glam before glam was glam.This gentleman deserves my utmost respect.
Little Richard is a pioneer in every aspect. Being a rock star, being openly gay, etc, etc , etc. you name it he did it. Architect of Rock and Roll.
And openly straight.
@@agomodern yeah he go back and forth lol 😂
He wasn't openly gay.
who cares he was a badass musician
He chose to be "gay"
What a life this man lived. He had to be strong to survive. R I P Richard
WHAT A HONEST PERSON HE WAS.
his voice is so unique never again hear anything close
I love that he’s so honest. He’s so blessed to be so talented.