Louie Louie is one of the most iconic and frequently covered songs in rock and roll history. Paul Revere & The Raiders' version is one of two famous recordings made in Portland, Oregon, in April 1963, almost simultaneously with The Kingsmen's national smash hit version. Although The Kingsmen's version charted higher nationally, Paul Revere & The Raiders' more R&B-influenced, gritty "garage rock" recording secured them a contract with Columbia Records and became a major hit in the Pacific Northwe

312K views · 8.6K reactions | "Louie Louie" - The Kingsmen - 1963 "Louie Louie" is a rhythm and blues song written and composed by American musician Richard Berry in 1955, recorded in 1956, and released in 1957. It is best known for the 1963 hit version by the Kingsmen and has become a standard in pop and rock. The song is based on the tune "El Loco Cha Cha" popularized by bandleader René Touzet and is an example of Afro-Cuban influence on American popular music. | Clamih | Facebook