This 1960 single captures Little Richard straddling the line between his explosive early sound and the more polished R&B and soul arrangements that would define his later work.
- "I Got It" was written by Little Richard himself, while "Baby" was a cover of a song originally recorded by his former backing band, The Upsetters.
- The single was released on the Sweet Richie label, a subsidiary of Art Rupe's Specialty Records, which had previously released many of Little Richard's biggest hits.
- Neither side of the single charted on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a commercial downturn for the artist after a string of earlier successes.
Little Richard was a pioneering rock and roll musician from Macon, Georgia, known for his flamboyant performance style and energetic vocals. In October 1960, he released "I Got It / Baby," a single that showcased his continued evolution in rhythm and blues.
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