Little Richard’s Streams Soar by 2,228% After Legend’s Death

Streams of Little Richard’s catalog leaped into the millions following the legendary performer’s May 9 death.
On May 9-10, songs by the icon born Richard Penniman drew 4.1 million on-demand U.S. streams, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. The sum represents a whopping 2,228% surge from the previous two days, May 7-8, during which his songs were streamed 175,000 times.
Little Richard’s streams on May 9-10 were led by his breakthrough 1955-56 hit, “Tutti Frutti.” Th