Mildly interesting early 1970s album with Little Richard going country rock.
He still comes over like a Hurricane but it's far from manic frenzy of his classic early work,in fact he actually sounds much more interesting when he tones down ("If you pick her to hard") and transforms that famous scream into gentle purr.
"Ain't no tellin'","Southern child" and "In the name" are pure,unashamed,flat-footed & twangy country (apparently autographical) with lots of "lawd oh lawd" and "honey" - it;'s almost surreal to hear rock legend like Richard in such different surroundings but he pulls it off with passion and humor.
Most interesting track is old fashioned boogie woogie instrumental "Sneak the Freak" that rocks better than anything.
Not essential work but still interesting curiosity from highly original and eccentric artist who clearly refused following commercial trends.
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