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Little Richard

Good Golly Miss Molly

Rock
  • Rock
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  • Space
  • Blues
song from
1958
  • 1958
  • 1959
  • 1957
  • 1964
  • 1951

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“Good Golly Miss Molly” is a hit rock ‘n’ roll song first recorded in 1958 by the American musician Little Richard. The song, a 12-bar blues, was written by John Marascalco and producer Robert “Bumps” Blackwell. Although it was first recorded by Little Richard, Blackwell produced another version by The Valiants, who imitated Little Richard, but sang the song even faster. Although the Valiants’ version was released first, Little Richard had the hit. Like all his early hits, it quickly became a rock ‘n’ roll standard and has subsequently been covered by hundreds of artists. The song is ranked #94 on the Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In the early 1960s the song became a continental hit in Latin America performed by the Mexican... Read on...

Song lines: ♪ Good Golly Miss Molly, sure like to ball ... Can hear your mama call ... Oh, when you're rocking and rolling

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This song is listed #94 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

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Most votes come from Argentina, El Salvador, and France.

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More songs by Little Richard (See Charts): The Girl Can'T Help It, I Don'T Know What You Got But It'S Got Me, Keep On Knockin', Ooh! My Soul, Send Me Some Lovin', Long Tall Sally, Lucille, and Tutti Frutti.

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