Episode 54: “Keep A Knockin'” by Little Richard
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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You Can't Come in by Little Richard
Tampa Reds Hocum Jugband's version of You Can't Come In was the first to combine Keep Her Knocking lyrics with My Bucket's Got a Whole in It melody. The piano player Bert Mays recorded a version a month earlier and is usually credited as the song writers. Little Richard also being credited on his version, probably inspired by Louis Jordan's recording.
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