THE KINGSMEN Scored No 1 Hit In The US 50 Years Ago Today With Garage Rock Single ‘LOUIE LOUIE’

Top singles from the past

11 January 2024

50 years ago today, in 11 January 1964 Portland act THE KINGSMEN topped
the US Charts with their classic garage rock firecracker LOUIE LOUIE.

The song was written and performed by
musician Richard Berry in 1955.

When The Kingsmen‘s version was released the record was banned
by some American radio stations because of its lyrics, which were
rumored to contain naughty words. Even the F.B.I. investigated the
song, but finally concluded that they could find nothing wrong.

THE KINGSMEN

RICHARD BERRY

THE KINGSMEN: Bio – Discography

LOUIE LOUIE – Sparkling Retro Garage Pop Debut Album ‘FRIEND OF A STRANGER’ Out Now…

Fresh sonic impulses for your ears…

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‘Friend Of A Stranger’ – debut album by LOUIE LOUIE

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Artist: LOUIE LOUIE
Who: “An all female rock ā€˜nā€™ roll band whose sound mixes 60ā€™s soul, vintage rock and post punk. Their sound is at once youthful, mature, powerful and vulnerable. For live performances, Louie Louie utilizes the visual opportunities a stage invites, in part by performing in a growing wardrobe of handcrafted suits. They sing about current issues; they sing about love, about outer space, and about humanity. Though they are very obviously influenced by familiar sounds of the past, they’ve created something entirely unique and current
Home: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Debut album: FRIEND OF A STRANGER
Score: this is a tremendously feel better record with an inventive mix of the best pop echoes of the sixties and this decade’s reborn DIY garage rock creativity. A sparkling cocktail of sensual harmonies, sultry organs, sparkling riffs and catching tunes for
different moods. From heavy-hearted, melodic melancholy to elevating jingle jangle
joy. Nostalgic glamor for romantic souls dancing the night away with this jukebox on…


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LOUIE LOUIE: Facebook – Bandcamp