Tutti Frutti (original specialty recording (1955))

~ Recording by Little Richard

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Tutti-Frutti2:23Little Richard and His BandTutti Frutti / I'm Just a Lonely GuyLittle Richard and His BandSingle
Specialty RecordsSP-561-45, XSP-561-45
1.1Tutti-Frutti2:23Little Richard and His BandTutti Frutti / I'm Just a Lonely GuyLittle Richard and His BandSingle
Specialty RecordsXSP-561
1.2Tutti Frutti2:23Little RichardLong Tall Sally / Tutti FruttiLittle RichardSingle
London Records (UK, 1947–98)HLO 8366
1.1Tutti Frutti2:22Little Richard and His BandHere's Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum
Specialty RecordsSP-100
1.2Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardThe Great OnesLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Music for PleasureMFP 50096
1.8Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardThe Best of... Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Vogue (since 1973; for earlier releases please use their former imprint Disques Vogue)LDM. 30296
1.10Tutti Frutti2:22Little RichardHis Greatest RecordingsLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# "CH" "CHD" "CDCHD")CHA 109
1.1Tutti-Frutti2:22Little RichardLittle Richard's Specialty Hits - Volume OneLittle RichardSingle + Compilation
Specialty RecordsSPBX-1
1.1Tutti Frutti2:25Little Richard18 Greatest HitsLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)RNCD 75899
1.1Tutti Frutti2:25Little Richard18 Greatest HitsLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75899
1.1Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardHere's Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# "CH" "CHD" "CDCHD")CH 128
1.1Tutti Fruti2:26Little RichardThe Essential Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Specialty RecordsSPCD-2154-1
1.1Tutti Fruti?:??Little RichardThe Essential Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Festival Records (Australian)D170076
1.14Tutti Frutti2:25Little Richard22 Classic CutsLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# "CH" "CHD" "CDCHD")CDCH 195
1.3Tutti-Frutti2:26Little Richard20 Greatest HitsLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
ZYX Records (same label as ZYX Music, but different imprint)CD 9012
1.1Tutti Frutti2:25Little Richard22 Greatest HitsLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 834-2
1.10Tutti Frutti2:23Little RichardCocktailVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US1988-10-25
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60806-2
1.10Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardCocktailVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)9 60806-2
1.10Tutti Frutti2:23Little RichardCocktailVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)CD 60806
1.10Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardCocktailVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)60806-2, 9 60806-2
1.10Tutti Frutti2:23Little RichardCocktailVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)960 806-1
1.10Tutti Frutti2:23Little RichardCocktail - Original Motion Picture SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present)960 806-2
1.1Tutti-Frutti2:26Little RichardLil' Bit of GoldLittle RichardEP + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R3 73014
1.3Tutti Frutti2:23Little RichardLucilleLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
LaserLight Digital15 080
1.13Tutti-Frutti2:27Little RichardThe Rock 'n' Roll Era: 1954-1955Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2RNR-08, OPCD-2535
1.1Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardHere’s Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# "CH" "CHD" "CDCHD")CDCHM 128
1.21Tutti Frutti (master - probably take 1)2:23Little RichardThe Specialty Sessions (6 CD set)Little RichardOther + Compilation
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# "CH" "CHD" "CDCHD"), Specialty RecordsABOXCD 1
1.21Tutti Frutti (master - probably take 1)2:23Little RichardThe Specialty Sessions (6 CD set) (LP size box)Little RichardOther + Compilation
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# "CH" "CHD" "CDCHD"), Specialty RecordsABOXCD 1
1.21Tutti Frutti (master)2:22Little RichardThe Specialty Sessions (8 Album Set)Little RichardOther + Compilation
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# "CH" "CHD" "CDCHD"), Specialty RecordsABOXLP 1
1.5Tutti Frutti2:26Little RichardEis am Stiel, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)250 233-222
1.10Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardHis Greatest Recordings (Extra Tracks)Little RichardAlbum + Compilation
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# "CH" "CHD" "CDCHD")CDCH 109
1.1Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardThe Georgia PeachLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-07-23
Specialty RecordsSPCD-7012-2
1.5Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardEis am Stiel, Teil 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1991-08-28
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)
1.5Tutti Frutti2:26Little RichardFilmmusik von Eis am StielVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -1991
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)262 006
1.1Tutti Frutti2:27Little RichardThe FabulousLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# "CH" "CHD" "CDCHD")CDFAB 001
1.17Tutti Frutti2:22Little RichardRock Around the ClockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)252 004
1.1Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardThe Boy Can't Help ItLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsQSCD 6008
4.2Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardThe Specialty StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-03-25
Specialty Records5SPCD-4412-2
1.1Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardThe Best Rock 'n' Roll Album in the World... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 37
1.15Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardThe Stars of Rock'n RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplay
1.2Tutti frutti2:26Little RichardTuttoRockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardLe Meilleur De Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Les MeilleursCF 872242
1.2Tutti Frutti2:26Little RichardLos Grandes Éxitos: 1ª RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mandarim RecordsMR-30134
1.18Tutti Frutti2:27Little Richard20th Century Hits for a New Millennium: 40 Hits of 1955–1959Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDO 852772
2.7Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardAbsolute Hits of the 50'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Denmark)8461192
5.10Tutti Frutti2:22Little RichardBlues Story (1998 release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Collections
1.4Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardThe Original British Hit SinglesLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-08-31
Ace (UK, started in 1978, cat# "CH" "CHD" "CDCHD")CDCHM 729
1.9Tutti Frutti2:26Little RichardRock and Roll Graffiti Special, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1999-11-03
TECW-21882
3.2Tutti‐Frutti2:25Little RichardLoud, Fast & Out of Control: The Wild Sounds of ’50s RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75704
1.11Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardThe Fabulous 50'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Madacy EntertainmentOSB2 1321
3.2Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardThe Very Best of Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-09-10
Ariola Express74321 87009 2
5.10Tutti Frutti2:22Little RichardBlues Story (2001 release)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Collections7902, 7922, 7972, 8082, 8092, 8102, 8112, 9008122, 9008152, 9008172, 9008182
1.2Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardForever GoldLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
St. Clair (subsidiary of St. Clair Entertainment Group, Inc.)FGD59322
1.17Tutti Frutti2:26Little RichardRock ’n Roll Beach PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Madacy EntertainmentWIN-2-2140
1.1Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardKeep a Knockin': The Best of Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-11-15
Repertoire Records (Hamburg‐based multinational reissue label)REP 4876
1.2Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardRocking LegendLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • -2002
Galaxy Music (imprint of Galaxy Music BV)
1.5Tutti Frutti2:26Little RichardThe King of Rock 'n' RollLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-03-31
Hallmark Music & Entertainment701902
1.8Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardFabulous 50sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Madacy EntertainmentMSP2 5679, MSP2 5680, MSP2 5681, MSP2 5682
2.2Tutti Frutti2:23Little RichardMega Juke-BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Wagram Music (imprint/distributor)WAG 366
1.10Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardThe Golden Era of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1954–1963Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Hip‐O RecordsB0002251-02
2.13Tutti Frutti (master - probably take 1)2:25Little RichardDirectly From My HeartLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • IT2005-05-02
Universe (Italian reissue label)UV 146/2
1.10Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardCocktailVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • XW2005-11-01
Elektra (all releases with “Elektra” or “Elektra Entertainment” logo, 1950 to present), Rhino (reissue label)
1.1Tutti Frutti2:27Little RichardHere’s Little Richard / Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-09-16
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDSACD 2028
2.1Tutti Frutti2:27Little RichardHere’s Little Richard / Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-09-16
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDSACD 2028
1.1Tutti Frutti2:27Little RichardHere’s Little Richard / Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDSACD 2028
4.7Tutti Frutti2:23Little Richard101 Jukebox ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-06-04
Virgin TVVTDCDX 871
1.22Tutti-Frutti2:26Little RichardMusic for Creative CooksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Past TimesRRCD402/403/PT
1.1Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardHere's Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum
  • DE2008-05-19
Hallmark Records (Pickwick UK imprint, unrelated to the US Hallmark greeting card label)706932
1.5Tutti Frutti2:26Little Richard101 Rock ’n’ Roll HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-06-02
Virgin TVVTDCDX913
2.14Tutti Frutti2:22Little RichardEis am Stiel: Very Best OfVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-06-06
Edel Records (multinational, ERE suffix)
1.1Tutti Frutti2:27Little RichardThe Very Best of Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-07-29
Specialty RecordsSPCD-30748
1.2Tutti Frutti2:27Little RichardGreatest Gold HitsLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Master ClassicsMCS 8009-2
1.12Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardThe Greatest Rock ’n’ Roll Collection Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-12-01
Master Classics Records
1.11Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardSongs for DadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Red BoxTHERB164
2.1Tutti Frutti2:26Little RichardThe Very Best of Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-07-25
One Day Music (a division of Not Now Music Ltd.)DAY2CD130
1.1Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardFive Classic Albums Plus Bonus SinglesLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2011-11-18
  • GB2012-08-20
Real GoneRGRNRCD001
1.1Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardHere’s Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum
  • US2012-04-21
Specialty RecordsSP-2100
1.4Tutti Frutti2:24Little Richard25 Original Rock ’N’ Roll HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Delta Leisure Group26681
1.18Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardJust About as Good as It Gets! The Original Recordings 1951-1962Little RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-09-09
Smith & CoSCCD 2493
2.1Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardAn Easy Introduction to Rock & RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Masterworks Series
1.3Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardDizzy Miss Lizzy: The Specialty Story 1954-1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
One Day Music (a division of Not Now Music Ltd.)DAY3CD037
1.1Tutti Frutti2:26Little RichardThe Essential Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
  • MX2015-03-10
Concord Records (imprint of Concord Records, Inc.)
1.2Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardDie Hit-Giganten: Best of Rock'n'RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2015-11-06
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88875137252
1.10Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardThe Magic Strings of Frankie Presto: The Musical CompanionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2015-11-06
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
1.10Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardThe Magic Strings of Frankie Presto: The Musical CompanionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2015-11-06
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
1.10Tutti Frutti2:24Little RichardThe Magic Strings of Frankie Presto: A Musical CompanionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2015-11-20
Republic Records (from 1994–2006 and since 2012, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)B0024273-02
2.1Tutti Frutti2:26Little RichardThe Many Faces of ElvisVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music BrokersMBB7204
1.1Tutti Frutti2:26Little RichardHere’s Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum
  • US2017-11-03
Craft Recordings (US jazz label; reissue division of Concord)CR00012
2.1Tutti Frutti2:29Little RichardThe Definitive CollectionLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT3LP233
3.4Tutti Frutti2:26Little RichardDreamboats & Petticoats: The Golden YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-11-02
Universal Music on Demand
1.5Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardHappy Days GraffitiVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
J Records (US R&B)
3.20Tutti Frutti2:21Little Richard100 Super Oldies: Too Good to Be ForgottenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Companion6187882, 6187892, 6187902, 6187912
1.1Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardHere's Little RichardLittle RichardAlbum
1.1Tutti Frutti2:27Little RichardLittle RichardLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
1.1Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardLittle Richard - 18 Greatest HitsLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75899
1.3Tutti Frutti2:23Little RichardLucilleLittle RichardAlbum + Compilation
LaserLight79 596
1.17Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardMastermix Classic Cuts 23: PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CC023
Promotion
1.20Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardBlack History in Music Sampler 1999Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)PRCD 7278
Bootleg
1.2Tutti Frutti2:25Little Richard70 Greatest Historycal Rock’n’Roll SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Invisible HalahupHAL008
(unknown)
2.1Tutti Frutti2:25Little RichardThe Ultimate Rock 'N' Roll CollectionVarious Artists
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)MOOD CD 36

Relationships

recorded in:New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (on 1955-09-14)
producer:Robert Blackwell
baritone saxophone:Alvin “Red” Tyler (American jazz saxophonist) (on 1955-09-14)
double bass:Frank Fields (on 1955-09-14)
drums (drum set):Earl Palmer (on 1955-09-14)
guitar:Justin Adams (1950s session guitarist) (on 1955-09-14)
piano:Melvin Dowden (on 1955-09-14)
tenor saxophone:Lee Allen (US jazz tenor saxophonist) (on 1955-09-14)
lead vocals:Little Richard (on 1955-09-14)
recorded at:J&M Music Shop in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (on 1955-09-14)
DJ-mixes:Swing the Mood by Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers
sampled by:Hey Hey We Are Not The Monkees by The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu (British electronic band with several aliases)
Wopbabalubop (radio edit) by Funkdoobiest
Wopbabalubop (Soul Assassins remix) by Funkdoobiest
mash-ups:Unbelievable Teardrops Whistle (Flo Rida vs. Emmelie de Forest vs. EMF vs. Little Richard) by DJ Schmolli
part of:Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1955 (number: 1) (order: 1)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 35) (order: 35)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 43) (order: 44)
recording of:Tutti Frutti (on 1955-09-14)

Related works

Tutti Frutti

lyricist:Dorothy LaBostrie (American songwriter)
Richard Wayne Penniman
composer:Dorothy LaBostrie (American songwriter)
Joe Lubin
Richard Wayne Penniman
publisher:ATV Music Ltd.
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Venice
Venice Music
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部
Phonogram GmbH (in 1983)
referred to in medleys:Little Richard Medley: a) Tutti‐Frutti / b) The Girl Can’t Help It / c) Long Tall Sally / d) Jenny Jenny
מר רוקנ'רול (גריז) (order: 2)
Rock Around the Clock / Blue Suede Shoes / Tutti Frutti / Long Tall Sally (order: 3)
Swing the Mood (order: 5)
Rock Pie (Detto Mariano arr.) (order: 6)
later translated versions:Tutti frutti (spanish lyrics)