Here's a rarity that doesn't get as much airplay as it should.
Until today, I only knew of "Slippin' & Slidin' (Peepin' & Hidin')" as a hit single for country singer Billy "Crash" Craddock in 1973. Two years later, John Lennon took his turn, recording "Slippin'" for his solo LP, "Rock & Roll".
The kicker? "Slippin'" was co-written and previously recorded by Little Richard on his first album. To this day, I've never heard Richard's version......
I agree, this one deserves much more airplay - any version! It's just got that old school rock n roll vibe!!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be surprised if Lennon chose this song because it was one of his early musical influences back in Liverpool.
Because of the Little Richard connection.
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