Little Richard - Peace in the Valley

Little Richard recorded this on 5 September 1961 for his Mercury Records album "It's Real". The orchestra (led by Billy Byers) was arranged and conducted by the great Quincy Jones, with the Howard Roberts Chorale. There are other great up-beat tracks as well as slower ones on the album...

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[mtsumusic]

I also really like the picture of him at 1:57. He just looks normal - like that's how he probably is in real life.

[ThomShelford]

@mtsumusic He was a great looking guy - if he wasn't so outrageous! But what a voice - always felt his ‘real' voice overshadowed by his rock ‘n' roll... The rest of his Gospel album is great as well - get a listen!!

[mtsumusic]

@ThomShelford I played this for my father and he thought it was Elvis singing! He couldn't even pinpoint it. It really does sound like a different person. But thank God he recorded music like this so we could enjoy this aspect of his voice.

[ThomShelford]

@mtsumusic A pity he didn't record more Gospel stuff - or even more ballads - would have like to hear him do the 'Presley' thing!!

[ThomShelford]

An excellent effort - though your voice sound much older than your supposed 17 years! Like the chorus - was it friends or lifted from a disc? Keep at it and good luck with your creations...

[gianni73701]

I remember reading in Charles White's book, about how everyone in the studio was particularly moved by Richard's singing during these sessions.

[ThomShelford]

@gianni73701 I'm not surprised - he had a fine voice, full of emotion and soul - people tend to remember of his performances as only screaming rock ‘n' roll (fantastic in their own way, of course!)...

[porghog]

Best rendition of this song ever!

[ThomShelford]

@pamkayvan Thanks for your comment - - - I always did think L.R. had a fantastic voice - overshadowed by his wild image!

[sweetcs2006]

@mtsumusic I haven't heard this before either. I'm stunned also! I'm a TN native. So, he lives in TN..... Wow! I grew up listening to him. As outrageous as he could be at times... what a gifted talented man!!!

[mtsumusic]

Dang! A voice of Little Richard I've never heard before. This is extremely pleasant. Wow, I'm stunned. He's come into my girlfriend's work a few times in Manchester, TN (Bonnaroo town) and I think he lives near Lynchburg, TN (home of Jack Daniel's)

[Jaykob1M322]

This is a great version. My version is not as good as this I guess. Although you could listen to mine and tell me your opinion :)

[BenaiahLLC]

Amazing version...

[tonygould1]

he was a gospel singer before a rock n roller screaming lizzie wish you teach your son to sing like that if u dont know who hios son his its prince folks