Keep A-Knockin'
Little Richard
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Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in Come back tomorrow night and try it again You said you love me and you can't come in You said you love me and you can't come in You said you love me and you can't come in, whoo Come back tomorrow night and try it again, whoo Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in Come back tomorrow night and try it again You said you love me and you can't come in You said you love me and you can't come in, whoo You said you love me and you can't come in Come back tomorrow night and try it again, whoo Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in, whoo Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in Come back tomorrow night and try it again You said you love me and you can't come in You said you love me and you can't come in You said you love me and you can't come in Come back tomorrow night and try it again, whoo
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Written by: J. MAYO WILLIAMS, BERT MAYS
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10 facts about this song
Musician and Artist"Keep a-Knockin'" is a song recorded by Little Richard, an American music legend known for his exuberant performances, flamboyant style, and influential role in the shaping of rock and roll music.
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Historical ContextThe song was released in 1957, at the peak of the rock and roll era. It has become a classic, continuing to resonate with fans decades after its original release.
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Song's Origin“Keep a-Knockin'” is an old blues standard that dates back to at least the 1920s, but Little Richard reinvented it with his rock and roll interpretation.
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Chart SuccessDespite its early release, "Keep a-Knockin'" managed to achieve significant commercial success. It peaked at number eight on the Billboard Top 100 in the United States.
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Music CompositionThe song is famous for its drum intro, which has been heavily borrowed by other rock artists over time. The famous introduction was inspired by the drum intro of the 1930s song "Keep Knocking (But You Can't Come In)" by James "Boodle It" Wiggins.
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InfluenceThe song has had a significant influence on later rock musicians. The intro was famously used by the rock band Led Zeppelin in its song "Rock and Roll."
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Covers and Performances"Keep a-Knockin'" has been covered by numerous artists, including world-renowned bands like The Sonics and Aerosmith.
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Legacy"Keep a-Knockin'" is viewed as a corner-stone in the history and development of rock 'n' roll music. The song's use of piano, saxophone, and driving drums created a sound that was revolutionary for its time.
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Awards and Recognitions"Keep a-Knockin'" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2010. The award is given to recordings that are at least 25 years old and that have qualitative or historical significance.
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DocumentaryAn excerpt from the song, along with Little Richard's "Lucille" and "Good Golly, Miss Molly," is included in the 1973 film "Let the Good Times Roll," a documentary surveying early rock and roll music.
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