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Order Directly From My Heart: Follow Little Richard on Facebook: Released in 1955, “Tutti Frutti” was Little Richard’s first big hit, making him a household name nearly overnight. The song has been heavily covered over the years by artists like Elvis Presley, the MC5, Pat Boone and Sting, among many others. In 2010, “Tutti Frutti” was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, as it “heralded a new era in music”. On June 2, 2015, Specialty Records — now a unit of Concord Music Group — will release Directly From My Heart: The Best of the Specialty & Vee-Jay Years, an all-new three-CD box set containing 64 songs that chronicle Little Richard’s career from 1956 to 1965. The collection contains Richard’s classics as well as B-sides and rarities. Also included is a 36-page illustrated booklet featuring a handful of rare photos and new liner notes by singer/songwriter/music historian Billy Ve
