Little Richard’s version of hometown hospitality had its kinky edge.

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Phil Walden accompanied Otis on this trip to New York.  As part of his ongoing “education” in African American culture, Phil marveled at the backstage scene at the Apollo. “It was like a shopping center. Slick-looking black guys would pull in clothes racks with merchandise from the best shops in New York. They hired junkies to steal the goods. If you didn’t like what they had on the racks, you could place an order, ‘I want a pair of such and such alligator shoes in a size 9.’ Two hours later you’d have them.” 

“Shout Bamalama can safely be described as the low point of Otis Redding’s recording career.” ?????!!!!!!!?????