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Episode 54: “Keep A Knockin'” by Little Richard

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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This week we look back at Little Richard's career in the mid-50s. He had just had a hit with long-told Sally and was at the peak of his career. But he threw away that career for his beliefs. And when they finally let him use The Upsetters in the studio, he recorded Keeper Nockin.

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