15 October 2026

One of the most influential rock pioneers is, without
a shadow of a doubt LITTLE RICHARD (1932-2020).

On 15 October 1956, today 70 years ago, he recorded one of his timeless
firecrackers GOOD GOLLY, MISS MOLLY. It was written by John Marascalco
and producer Robert ‘Bumps’ Blackwell.

The song was released as a single almost 2 years
later, in January 1958, as a single from his 2nd LP.

It went to #3 in the US.

Blackwell also gave the song to a high-energy doo-wob group
named The Valiants, who released the track in 1957.

With his over-the-top vocals and charismatic performance, however,
Richard made the song a rock’n’roll standard. It would later be covered
by countless other artists.

LITTLE RICHARD

THE VALIENTS