Lori Jarvis

Thanks! I had not seen the "Toast of Nashville" ad!

I am just learning about Northern Soul. It is so cool that people are still listening to one of his songs. "Just Another Heartbreak" is one of my favorites that he recorded because of that cracking vocal that was mentioned. Man, he could SING! Dad had several bands over the years. He played many gigs around the US, especially in Nashville, Tennessee. He played the Jolly Roger and Captain's Table in the 1960s when Printer's Alley was a hot spot. (There are fewer clubs there now, but it is still fun to visit). He also did some sessions in Nashville and was a songwriter. I grew up traveling with him, our family, and his band members. He was called Little Richie because he was actually very short! In June 1980, he was coming home from performing at The Water Hole in Nashville and was hit by a drunk driver. He would have been 40 that year. All these years later, and I can still hear his voice. I am gathering memorabilia, music, photos, etc. for a Facebook remembrance page for him. That is how I found this site. It means a lot to me to know people have listened to and danced to this song. As a Nashville native, I have to say, "THANKS, Y'ALL!" :-)

Hi! I am Little Richie's daughter. I was so happy to see this discussion about him.