I smell the rose in her hair. On September 5, 2013, the city of Portland dedicated a plaque at the site to commemorate the event. The Kingsmen recorded the song at Northwestern Inc. Motion Pictures & Recording Studios at 411 SW 13th Avenue in Portland, Oregon. We played that record over and over. The earliest known sampling of "Louie Louie" (Kingsmen version) was "Flying Saucer" by Ed Solomon in 1964 (Diamond 160), one of many "break-in" records popular in the 1960s. [138] Early big band releases included Dick Crest (Would You Believe - The Dick Crest Orchestra) and Neil Chotem (Neil Chotem and his Orchestra), both in 1968. The full score with multiple mixes of "Psych Rock" was released the same year on the album Mtamorphose. Rock is primarily about longing. The FBI's FOIA Library contains many files of public interest and historical value. The 1983 compilation The Best of Louie, Louie featured a Russian version by Red Square,[33] and in 1997 an entire album of Spanish covers, The First Louie Louie Spanish Compilation, was released with versions by the Flaming Sideburns, the Navahodads, Los DelTonos, and eight others. Last October, original members from The Kingsmen came together to. Written by Mike Binder and directed by Joe Roth, Coupe de Ville featured an extended scene discussing possible interpretations of the "Louie Louie" lyrics and a closing credit montage of multiple "Louie Louie" versions. The first college band album was the USC Trojan Marching Band's Let The Games Begin in 1984. Louie's phone number is 555-0123. [60] Dave Marsh dedicated his 1993 book, "For Richard Berry, who gave birth to this unruly child, and Rockin' Robin Roberts, who first raised it to glory. I suppose it was my bid for immortality, one of those great bolts of inspiration. [58] Known for his dynamic onstage performances, Roberts added "Louie Louie" to the band's set and, in 1960 recorded the track with the Wailers as his backing band. Amused by its slapdash sound, he played it on his program as "The Worst Record of the Week". [166], Iggy Pop (then known as Jim Osterberg) began performing "Louie Louie", "a song nearly as old and unkillable as Iggy himself",[195] "with his own version of the dirty lyrics"[196] in 1965 as a member of the Iguanas. Session musicians included Plas Johnson on tenor sax, Jewel Grant on baritone sax, Ernie Freeman on piano, Irving Ashby on guitar, Red Callender on bass, Ray Martinez on drums, and John Anderson on trumpet. Two days later, a Seattle event commemorated the occasion with the premiere performance of a new, Washington-centric version of the song written by composer Berry. That distinction apparently belonged to Mike Mitchell. Latin American jazz/rock innovator Carlos Santana compared Tito Puente's 1962 "Oye Como Va" to "Louie Louie" saying, " how close the feel was to 'Louie Louie' and some Latin jazz tunes" [163] and " this is a song like 'Louie Louie' or 'Guantanamera'. In compliance with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements, some of these records are no longer in the physical possession of the FBI, eliminating the FBI's capability to re-review and/or re-process this material. Their anonymity remained in place, so no one would ever know exactly who was behind the banning of Louie Louie. Swedish number-one singles and albums 1962-1975 (note that Kvllstoppen was a combined singles and album chart, with singles dominating a large portion of the 1960s. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie (Lyric Video) LyricsforEveryone 2.31K subscribers 166K views 5 years ago Lyrics for The Kingsmen's most famous song: Louie Louie, from the 1963 album "The Kingsmen. [138], The Kinks recorded "Louie Louie" on October 18, 1964. For the American singer, see, Second Wand release with "Lead vocal by Jack Ely" text, Original version by Richard Berry and the Pharaohs, Rockin' Robin Roberts and the Wailers (1961), Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention (1967), Entered chart November 9, 1963, and remained for 16 weeks; peaked in February 1964. 20 in 1964 and remained on the charts for over two years (131 weeks total) until 1966. 35 on the Billboard and Cashbox charts, respectively (the highest charting U.S. version after the Kingsmen). Louie Louie: The History and Mythology of the World's Most Famous Rock 'n Roll Song; Including the Full Details of Its Torture and Persecution at the Hands of the Kingsmen, J. Edgar Hoover's FBI . [140], A Minnesota girl group, the Shaggs, released a version as a 1965 single (Concert 1-78-65), and Honey Ltd. covered the song on a 1968 album and as a single (LHI 1216); however, the distinction of first girl group participation on a version of "Louie Louie" would go to the Shalimars, an Olympia girl group who provided overdubbed backing vocals in 1960 for a recording by Little Bill (Englehardt) released as a single in 1961 (Topaz 1305). 'Louie Louie, oh no, me gotta go', "The Greatest Debut 45 Records In History", "10 Times Studio Mistakes Created Music Magic", "Herb Alpert Talks Passing on the Kingsmen, Loving the Beatles, and Recording His New LP", "How the Kingsmen Stirred Up Controversy With 'Louie Louie', "After 23 years, 'Louie Louie' cooler than ever", "Indiana Gov. Holden recorded an unreleased version, backed by the Thunderbirds, for the Nite Owl label in 1959. He has said that "Born in the U.S.A." was "the most misunderstood song since 'Louie Louie'",[230] and one critic characterized The River as "Less Kierkegaard, lots more Kingsmen". [326] The "state rock song" was played following "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh-inning stretch at all Seattle Mariners home games from 1990 up until the 2022 season.[383]. It appeared on a 1967 French release (Formidable Rhythm And Blues (Vol. I'm gonna make it home Louie-o Lou-ay Oh, baby We gotta . The reissue was covered in the April 10, 1961 issue of Billboard magazine (p. 38) and reviewed in the April 15, 1961 issue of Cash Box magazine (p. 10). We gotta go Ay ay ay ay ay Louie-o Lou-ay Oh, baby We gotta . "[15] Humorist Dave Barry (perhaps with some exaggeration) called it "one of the greatest songs in the history of the world". [408], Peoria, Illinois has held an annual "Louie Louie" street party and festival every year since 1988. 15 on the UK Singles Chart, higher than the Kingsmen's No. Jack was the guitarist, singer and original member of The Kingsmen, a clean-cut bunch of musicians who recorded the smash hit "Louie Louie" back Detail:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-didnt-know-jack-larry-pugliese%3FarticleId%3D7447832767226892987 3Kingsmen - Louie Louie Author:powerpop.blog Published:12/04/2021 Chorus: "Louie, Louie, oh no. See answer (1) Best Answer. April 11 (Richard Berry's birthday) is celebrated as International Louie Louie Day[384][385] and is listed by Chase's Calendar of Events, the National Special Events Registry,[386] and other sources. Only included on the 2000 CD reissue. [59] The arrangement, devised by Roberts with the band, was "the first-ever garage version of 'Louie Louie'"[59] and included his "one of the true great moments of rock"[36] ad-lib "Let's give it to 'em, RIGHT NOW!!" [129], The Raiders version opened with a distinctive "Grab yo woman, its-a 'Louie Louie' time!" [404][405], The largest "Louie Louie" parade, organized by WWMR deejay John DeBella, was held in Philadelphia from 1985 to 1989 with proceeds going to leukemia victims. Marsh wrote that the lyrics controversy "reflected the country's infantile sexuality" and "ensured the song's eternal perpetuation",[19] while another writer termed it "the ultimate expression of youthful rebellion". [111] Ely released "Love That Louie" (as Jack E. Lee and the Squires) in 1964 and "Louie Louie '66" and "Louie Go Home" (as Jack Ely and the Courtmen) in 1966 without chart success. Alec Palao in the Love That Louie CD sleeve notes highlighted Davies' "supremely lecherous, almost drunken vocal" and suggested that "Davies drew from 'Louie' the urchin persona that populated so much of the Kinks' early work". Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons! "[63], On 6 April 1963,[65] the Kingsmen, a rock and roll group from Portland, Oregon, chose "Louie Louie" for their second recording, their first having been "Peter Gunn Rock". "[85] Marsh ranked the song as No. [376][377][378], In 1985, Ross Shafer, host and a writer-performer of the late-night comedy series Almost Live! Edith Green - Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, "Garage Rock Anthem "Louie Louie" Turns 50", "Richard Berry, Songwriter of 'Louie Louie,' Dies at 61", "Who Wrote The Seminal Classic Rock Song "Louie Louie"? And it's that faintly ridiculous air that makes the Kingsmen's record the classic that it is, especially since it's followed by a guitar solo that's just as wacky. [139] Other versions by R&B artists included Ike & Tina Turner, the Tams, and Nat & John in 1968, Wilbert Harrison in 1969, the Topics in 1970, and Barry White in 1981. [p] The Kingsmen version also appeared on More American Graffiti (1975) and Good Morning Vietnam (1987) compilations, but was not used in either movie. The paper printed the lyrics in full, resolving the issue, and resulting in booking the Kingsmen for the fall homecoming entertainment. He died in Las Vegas after undergoing . [36], While the title of the song is often rendered with a comma ("Louie, Louie"), in 1988, Berry told Esquire magazine that the correct title of the song was "Louie Louie" with no comma. His son Sean Ely said the musician died at home in Redmond, Oregon, after a long . [409], A sculpture titled "Louie Louie, 2013" by Las Vegas-based artist Tim Bavington is displayed on the lobby wall of the Edith Green - Wendell Wyatt Federal Building in Portland, Oregon. The song is actually called Brother Louie (NOT the Kingsmen's song Louie Louie) and came from 1973, first recorded by Hot Chocolate, but the one confused as being Rod Stewart was the version . Presents Frat Party (VHS, recorded 1965, released 1991), 60s Dance Party (1982), California Cooler Presents Cooler Hits (recorded 1986, released 1987),[112] The Louie Louie Collection (as the Mystery Band, 1994), Red, White & Rock (2002), Garage Sale (recorded 2002, released 2003), and My Music: '60s Pop, Rock & Soul (DVD, 2011). [148] According to biographer Thomas M. Kitts, Davies confirmed that Page suggested that "he write a song like 'Louie Louie'", but denied any direct influence. This is my personal list of classic or remarkable versions of the many [i]Louie Louie[/i] covers, arranged chronologically. As the "godfather of punk", he inspired a host of punk rock successors, including many with their own versions as the song became a "live staple for many punk-rock bands of the 1970s". )[93] "Louie Louie" did reach No. While the House did not pass it, the Senate's Resolution 1985-37 declared April 12, 1985, "Louie Louie Day". The Kingsmen version occurs during the film. Last updated: May 13 2021. The Who were impacted in their early recording career by the riff/rhythm of "Louie Louie", owing to the song's influence on the Kinks, who were also produced by Shel Talmy. Nothing bad, it was good Louie had the best girl he could But, he admitted, the . [83] Ely had to stand on tiptoe to sing into a boom mike, and his braces further impeded his singing. Belushi may have insisted on singing "Louie Louie" because he associated it with losing his virginity, but, according to director John Landis, it was included in the screenplay by soundtrack producer Kenny Vance long before Belushi was involved with the project because " it would be the song the Deltas would sing". (1965), Paul Revere Rides Again! "), Kareem Abdul Jabbar ("Its a dance song! [97] The first album, The Kingsmen In Person, peaked at No. He also played the song in guest appearances with other groups in 1982 (at the Stone Pony with Cats on a Hot Surface) and 1983 (at The Headliner in Neptune, NJ with Midnight Thunder). Entered chart October 22, 1966, for seven weeks. 46 on the UK Top 100. The 2009 compilation album Fat Boys On Rewind included it as well. (1989). Early video games with chiptune versions of "Louie Louie" included California Games and Donkey Konga. [19] Other authors noted that the song "reap[ed] the benefits that accrue from being pursued by the guardians of public morals"[353] and "Such stupidity helped ensure 'Louie Louie' a long and prosperous life. Louie Louie was originally written by Richard Berry, and released as a single in 1957 on Flip Records. 2010-03-05 17:15:01. Described as a major influence on punk and garage music worldwide,[159] the group's characteristic hard-edged, fuzz-drenched sound and "abrasive, all-out approach"[160] "took the Northwest garage sound to its most primitive extreme"[161] and made their "Louie Louie" version ahead of its time. [371] In 2017 ByteDance acquired Musical.ly and merged it with TikTok to deliver app functionality for creating short lip-sync and music videos. Louie, Louie, Louie, Louie 1947), drummer/percussionist Mel Pritchard (1948-2004), and keyboardist/vocalist Stuart 'Woolly' Wolstenholme (1947-2010). Entered chart September 16, 1999, for two weeks. [347], In a 1964 interview, Lynn Easton of the Kingsmen said, "We took the words from the original version and recorded them faithfully. The FBI's interest. I'm gonna do this song that this black guy wrote. A shorter version was released as a 1972 single in Jamaica (Jaguar J.49) and the U.K. (Trojan TR-7865) with a longer version included on the 1973 Funky Kingston album, described by rock critic Lester Bangs writing in Stereo Review as "Perfection, the most exciting and diversified set of reggae tunes by a single artist yet released". It entered the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for December 7, and peaked at No. This article is about the song. Louie's mom was originally going to name him Rebel. [291], Shortly after the Kingsmen's version charted in late 1963, the first international covers appeared. 31 in the UK. 1 (although Marsh asserts that it "far outsold" the other records, but was denied Billboard's top spot due to lack of "proper decorum". Am Dm Knowing what's wrong from what's right. For a few weeks, the two singles appeared destined to battle each other, but demand for the Kingsmen single, backed by national promotion from Wand, acquired momentum and by the end of 1963, Columbia Records had stopped promoting the Raiders version. [142], Sources vary on the impact of "Louie Louie" on the writing of "You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All of the Night". [78] The song quickly became "something of a Rorschach test for dirty minds"[332] who "thought they could detect obscene suggestions in the lyric". It was the band's first release with Dez Cadena as singer, replacing Ron Reyes who had left the group the previous year. "Barry White did it exactly the way I wanted to do it," Berry enthused, "I loved it. The movie trailer also used the Richard Berry and Kingsmen versions. [290], The group's logo paid tribute to the logo of the Kingsmen. Trojan's compilation of Jamaica Independence Festival songs from 1966-1975 one piece of text really jumped out at me: 1974's 'Play De Music' by Tinga Stewart - a monster hit and the very last one of the archetypal Festival Songs, celebrating the Louie Louie Louie Louis Louie Louis Louie Loueye Louie Louie Louie Louis Louie Louie you're gonna die. Not on the 1979 LP or 1993 CD reissue. A single was also released in Europe (cut to 3:38 from the album's 5:05 length). Despite the slam, listener response was swift and positive.[90]. 1 hit "Guantanamera", the Sandpipers, with producer Tommy LiPuma and arranger Nick DeCaro, "cleverly revived"[153] the same soft rock, smooth ballad, Spanish language approach with a "quiet, yet majestic",[36] "sweet interpretation"[154] of "Louie Louie", reaching No. behind the guitar solo. The event was renamed LouieFest in 2004. Disco king Barry White created Richard Berry's "all-time favorite" version[268] as he "reworked and revamped"[269] the original to create a "Latin-tinged"[270] rendition that "took the song from pure rock 'n' roll to pure moan 'n' groan".
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