Little Richard Enters Multiple Billboard Charts Following Death
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billboard.comLittle Richard reaches multiple Billboard charts dated May 23 following his May 9 death at age 87.The R&B/rock legend’s catalog earned 7.1 million on-demand U.S.
streams in the tracking week running May 8-14, a leap of 879%, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.Additionally, downloads of his music jumped 2,271% to 14,000 sales, and his album catalog moved 4,000 in album sales, up 3,885%.“Tutti Frutti,” Little Richard’s signature hit, concurrently bows at No.
23 on the streaming-, airplay- and sales-based Hot Rock Songs chart, where older songs are allowed to enter if in the top half of chart points and with a meaningful reason for their entry.
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