“Lucille” is one of Little Richard’s defining rock ’n’ roll recordings, built around a pounding piano, driving backbeat, and his explosive, gospel-inflected vocal delivery. Recorded in New Orleans in 1957, the song blends blues roots with raw rhythmic energy, helping to cement the sound and attitude of early rock ’n’ roll. Lyrically simple but emotionally charged, “Lucille” showcases Richard’s ability to turn repetition, groove, and vocal intensity into pure momentum. The track became a major hit and a lasting influence on generations of rock and pop artists, standing as a cornerstone of rock ’n’ roll’s formative years.