Little Richard’s “Slippin’ and Slidin’” (1956) is a high-energy rock and roll song. Based on a New Orleans R&B tune (“I’m Wise”), Richard and his band sped it up to create a wildly frenzied version. It features Richard’s shouting vocals and pounding piano, exemplifying the raw excitement of early rock’n’roll. The track was released as the B-side of “Long Tall Sally,” another rock classic.