Little Richard Directly From My Heart: Best Of The Specialty & Vee-Jay Years
Release Date: June 2, 2015
Label: Specialty
All new for 2015, this artfully packaged, 3-CD collection, Directly From My Heart, features 64 of Little Richard’s best-loved songs from his time at the Specialty and Vee-Jay labels. With material ranging from the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s, the collection has such hits as “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Tutti Frutti” and "I Don't Know What You've Got But It's Got Me." Also included is a 36-plus page illustrated booklet featuring a handful of rare photos plus new liner notes by singer/songwriter/music historian Billy Vera.