"Rip It Up" is a rock and roll song written by Robert Blackwell and John Marascalco. In June 1956, Specialty Records released it as a single by Little Richard with "Ready Teddy" as the B-side. The song reached the top position on the Billboard Rhythm & Blues Records chart as well as number 17 on the magazine's broader Billboard Hot 100.[1] The version peaked at number 30 in the UK Singles Chart.[2]
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"Rip It Up" | ||||
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Single by Little Richard | ||||
B-side | "Ready Teddy" | |||
Released | June 1956 (1956-06) | |||
Studio | J&M Recording Studio | |||
Genre | Rock and roll | |||
Length | 2:20 | |||
Label | Specialty | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robert Blackwell, John Marascalco | |||
Producer(s) | Robert Blackwell | |||
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"Rip It Up" on YouTube | ||||
The tenor saxophone solo is by Lee Allen.[3]
Also in 1956, Bill Haley and his Comets released a version of the song. Their version reached number 25 on the Hot 100,[citation needed] and number four in the UK Singles Chart.[2]
The song, which was recorded at J&M Recording Studio in New Orleans,[4] is included as a full-length performance by Earl Palmer with guest vocalist Ivan Neville and house band in the 2005 documentary film Make It Funky!, which presents a history of New Orleans music and its influence on rhythm and blues, rock and roll, funk and jazz.[5][6]
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