Lucille
Little Richard
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Lucille, you won't do your sister's will? Oh, Lucille, you won't do your sister's will? You ran off and married, but I love you still. Lucille, please, come back where you belong. Lucille, please, come back where you belong. I been good to you, baby, please, don't leave me alone. I woke up this morning, Lucille was not in sight. I asked my friends about her but all their lips were tight. Lucille, please, come back where you belong. I been good to you, baby, please, don't leave me alone, whoa I woke up this morning, Lucille was not in sight. I asked my friends about her but all their lips were tight. Lucille, please, come back where you belong. I been good to you, baby, please, don't leave me alone. Lucille, baby, satisfy my heart. Lucille, baby, satisfy my heart. I played for it, baby, and gave you such a wonderful start.
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Written by: Richard Penniman, Albert Collins
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Exploration Group LLC
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Lucille" is a popular rock and roll song that was first recorded and released by Richard Wayne Penniman, better known as "Little Richard" in February 1957.
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Success RateThe song was a major hit for Little Richard, reaching No.1 on the Billboard R&B chart and No.21 on the pop chart.
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Hitmaker TeamLittle Richard co-wrote "Lucille" with Albert Collins, making this song one of the many successful collaborations between them.
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Cultural ImpactIt is seen as one of the defining tracks of rock 'n' roll, representing Little Richard's distinctive, energetic style.
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AccoladeIt is ranked #670 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists over the years, including the Beatles, Deep Purple, and Van Halen, demonstrating its wide appeal and influence on rock music.
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Song's ThemeThe lyrics of "Lucille" reflect a common theme of rock and roll songs — unrequited love. In this case, the singer begs Lucille to come back home and not leave him.
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Symbolic AssociationThe song "Lucille" is often associated with Little Richard’s trademark piano playing style that blended rhythm and blues with boogie-woogie.
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Song Legacy"Lucille" is one of several hits that helped to establish Little Richard’s reputation as one of the pioneers of rock and roll.
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Usage in MediaThe song was used in many films and television shows, including "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Supernatural".
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