The past two weeks have hectic, chaotic and otherwise pre-occupied at LOUIE Central. I don’t feel like sharing details, but it’s been a very stressful time … So it’s time for something…
Category: Louie of Week
Portland’s LOUIE LOUIE Sing-a-Long – LOUIE of the Week
This sounds like a great event in Portland! I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend it! OregonLive.com reported on this event: Thursday night rush hour in downtown Portland came with its own…
Pete Townshend & The Clash – Lost LOUIE of the Week
Today we launch a brand-new variation in the “LOUIE of the Week” department! The “Lost LOUIE of the Week” is a celebration of legendary versions of THE SONG that were witnessed, but…
Box Office Poison – LOUIE of the Week
This week’s LOUIE is by a band known as Box Office Poison. Apparently, this version of the classic Louie Louie was voted best version of the song by listeners of XFM radio….
Mississippi Fred McDowell plays “Louise” – LOUIE relative of the Week
This week, the LOUIE REPORT shares a clip of Mississippi Fred McDowell performing “Louise.” It’s not LOUIE, but it is a LOUIE relative! Have a fine weekend, y’all…..!! https://youtu.be/JU_UJwN3WnE
Rolling Stones “Hang On Sloopy” – LOUIE mutant of the Week
Here’s a special treat for my Hoosier friends! “Hang On Sloopy” is a close relative of LOUIE LOUIE. We haven’t quite figured out the best way to define the bloodline but there’s…
The Rocket 88s “Luigi Luigi” – LOUIE of the Week
This week, my friend Andy Martello shares a tasty LOUIE LOUIE, which has been declared “LOUIE of the Week!” Bon Appetit! The Olive Mill in San Tan Valley, AZ offers more than…
Paul Shaffer on 1990 David Letterman show – LOUIE of the Week
In celebration of David Letterman‘s amazing television legacy this week, here’s Paul Shaffer and the World’s Most Dangerous Band performing a lively version of “Louie Louie” on Letterman’s Late Night TV show…
Julian Cope & Ian McCulloch in 1978 – LOUIE of the Week
Another LOUIE LOUIE rarity discovered on YouTube: This is the only copy of a recording of a band called “Uh?” which consisted of Julian Cope (vocals on this track), before he formed…
More thoughts on Jack Ely … and a LOUIE of the Week
Yes, we’re still thinking about our friend Jack Ely… This was a heavy hit at LOUIE Central, and some things just take longer to process.. My first posting on the passing of…