Little Richie another heartache

[Dobber]

A quick one….

is there any pics or evidence that little Richie is in fact blue eyed soul (a white chap) ?

Certainly doesnt sound white?

 

Edited Friday at 14:38 by Dobber

[Johndelve]

I don't think he is white, but am not 100% sure. What I do know is that, somewhat surprisingly, given what else is on there, this single is on the juke box of the Fred Perry store in Covent Garden. 

[Dobber]

7 minutes ago, Johndelve said:

I don't think he is white, but am not 100% sure. What I do know is that, somewhat surprisingly, given what else is on there, this single is on the juke box of the Fred Perry store in Covent Garden. 

Then that jukebox has great taste

 

[Alan T]

I've searched but never seen a picture. Apparently he is white, his surname is Jarvis.

Little Richie Jarvis was on "The Porter Wagoner Show" season 07 Episode 18 singing two songs, "Banks Of The Ohio" and "Bottle Of Wine" around 1967/68 . This was a big show in America that ran for many years, there's got to be some footage somewhere.

[Mach]

 Yeah be Intresting to know, from what i could find his real name was John Richard Jarvis, so could possibly be white, he passed away in 1980. Recorded on Viking Records as Richie Jarvis.

Edited Friday at 16:09 by Mach
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[Mach]

Also recorded a single on Capital records in 1973 tittled "You cant get there from here" as Little Richard Jarvis.

Seems to confirm for me on listening he was a White artist

[Chalky]

[Dobber]

4 minutes ago, Alan T said:

I've searched but never seen a picture. Apparently he is white, his surname is Jarvis.

Little Richie Jarvis was on "The Porter Wagoner Show" season 07 Episode 18 singing two songs, "Banks Of The Ohio" and "Bottle Of Wine" around 1967/68 . This was a big show in America that ran for many years, there's got to be some footage somewhere.

That’s great info Alan,Im gonna seek out that programme! Shame he isnt singing “heartbreak “ on the show!

 

3 minutes ago, Chalky said:

Looks like he has been dead for sometime chalky!

[Chalky]

13 minutes ago, Mach said:

Also recorded a single on Capital records in 1973 tittled "You cant get there from here" as Little Richard Jarvis.

Seems to confirm for me on listening he was a White artist

He certainly sounds white on that release

[Dobber]

1 hour ago, Mach said:

Also recorded a single on Capital records in 1973 tittled "You cant get there from here" as Little Richard Jarvis.

Seems to confirm for me on listening he was a White artist

He sounds more like creedance Clearwater revival on this track,he certainly sounded more black 10 years prior

 

[Kenb]

Little Richie Jarvis (Nashville singer) did die in 1980 from the result of a car crash. He was white, and had what i can only describe as a 'hillbilly type beard". ( no i'm not 'beardest') and he is probably the same Little Richie Jarvis ( no beard) and The Upsetters.

Edited Friday at 17:42 by Kenb

[Dobber]

1 minute ago, Kenb said:

Little Richie Jarvis (Nashville singer) did die in 1980 from the result of a car crash. He was white, and had what i can only describe as a 'hillbilly type beard". ( no i'm not 'beardest')

I reckon your not beardest either mate

is there an image anywhere on the net?

[Roburt]

His grave .. 

[Dobber]

3 minutes ago, Roburt said:

His grave .. 

How in gods name(excuse the pun) do you find images like this

[Kenb]

with and without the beard

 

[Blackpoolsoul]

3 minutes ago, Kenb said:

with and without the beard

 

Blimey almost  Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in these photos. New you would find them 

[Dobber]

11 minutes ago, Kenb said:

with and without the beard

 

Wow! Well done mate…mystery solved (if it was a mystery) handsome chap and what a voice on “heartbreak” tune!

[Dobber]

And what a guy for giving us one of best northern oldies of all time!

[Chalky]

1 hour ago, Kenb said:

Little Richie Jarvis (Nashville singer) did die in 1980 from the result of a car crash. He was white, and had what i can only describe as a 'hillbilly type beard". ( no i'm not 'beardest') and he is probably the same Little Richie Jarvis ( no beard) and The Upsetters.

The Upsetters were Little Richard's backing band, same group or are you getting mixed up.

 

This photo is on discogs

[Mach]

Amazing!..looks like a cross between Bruce Forsyth and Rolf Harris 

[Kenb]

31 minutes ago, Chalky said:

The Upsetters were Little Richard's backing band, same group or are you getting mixed up.

 

This photo is on discogs

 I don't know if it's the same Upsetters as with Little Richard...maybe it's just a quirky coincidence but he appeared as Little Richie Jarvis & Upsetters at the Jolly Rogers club (amonst others) 1965.

[Happy Feet]

"The Soul Source Finding Lost Souls Bureau" never fails , great work guys 

[Lionelonthevinyl]

Maybe he turned Amish?? There forbidden from shaving there top lip....don't ask why I know that!! Again, like Kenb no beardest intent from me thank you...Rob 

Great record though and I just presumed it was actually little richie (good golly miss mollie)  that one

Edited Saturday at 15:12 by Lionelonthevinyl

[Marc Forrest]

...interesting to note (and I myself did not before this thread) "JAH" was also written by Mr. Jarvis himself !

[Woodbutcher]

On 29/03/2025 at 15:08, Lionelonthevinyl said:

Maybe he turned Amish?? There forbidden from shaving there top lip....don't ask why I know that!! Again, like Kenb no beardest intent from me thank you...Rob 

Great record though and I just presumed it was actually little richie (good golly miss mollie)  that one

They actually forbidden from growing a moustache to avoid any association with anything military , so shaving the top lip is a must. 

[Alan T]

Great to finally put a face to one of my favourite oldies, thanks for the pics.

There are issues and demos with the title "Heartbreak" which is the actual word Richie sings in the song rather than the more common and mostly used "Heartache"