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

Streams of LittleRichard's catalog leaped into the millions following the legendary performer's death.

Little Richard attends "The Legacy Lounge" A conversation with CeeLo Green and his inspiration at W Atlanta - Downtown on Sept. 29, 2013 in Atlanta. '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." The song earned 412,000 streams on May 9-10, up 1,210% from 32,000 on May 7-8.

Next up, his 1958 smash"Good Golly Miss Molly" racked up 367,000 streams on May 9-10, up 985%, followed by 1956's"Long Tail Sally" . As for digital song sales, Little Richard's catalog sold 10,000 downloads on May 9-10, up 6,928% from a negligible amount on May 7-8.Billboard

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