“The Girl Can’t Help It” By Little Richard

We lost another landmark musician yesterday with the passing of Richard Wayne Penniman, aka Little Richard. He was a singer, songwriter, musician, and actor and considered one of the founders of Rock and Roll. His hits “Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Rip it Up” and “Lucille” helped revolutionize popular music and the way artists perform live.
 
“The Girl Can’t Help It” is the title song to the Jayne Mansfield musical comedy (near sexploitation) film The Girl Can’t Help It. It was written by Bobby Troup and originally intended for Fats Domino. Thankfully there were scheduling conflicts and Little Richard took his place.
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I love this song and the performances within. From the droning horns to the irresistible rhythm section, it just forces you out of your seat and is the perfect reminder of what a legendary personality and musical landmark Little Richard was.