This week, as part of the ongoing LOUIE of the Week series, it’s time to highlight a never-before heard recording of LOUIE LOUIE. In the early-mid 1980s, right around the time when…
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The Passenger- LOUIE of the Week
This week’s LOUIE highlights a video on YouTube that states simply “the passenger 1998 – louie louie live 1998” There’s not much info in this description, but based on other videos posted…
RIOT101- Louie of the Week
From Lakewood, Ohio, the group known as Riot101 performs LOUIE LOUIE at the Winchester Tavern & Music Hall on October 30, 2009. Congratulations, boys – you are the winner of this week’s…
Kenny Wayne Gunner and Janel – LOUIE of the Week
This week, the LOUIE of the Week award goes out to Kenny Wayne Gunner and Janel, who perform a unique rendition of the song at Ocean Shores, Washington
The Bangles in 1984- LOUIE of the Week
Here’s one I misssed the first time around – it’s The Bangles doing a sloppy version of LOUIE LOUIE as part of the I.R.S. Cutting Edge TV show on MTV sometime in…
The Hippie Neighbors- LOUIE of the Week
This week, the LOUIE of the Week award goes out to a band known as “The Hippie Neighbors.” No, that’s NOT Ken Burns on lead vocals…
The Wrags- LOUIE of the Week
This week, the LOUIE Report blog is proud to acknowledge a band from the state where Governor Matthew E. Welsh once governed. The Wrags performed at their Speedway High School class of…
Brave Combo – LOUIE of the Week
This week, the LOUIE REPORT honors Brave Combo for their dynamic version of the song, winning a LOUIE of the Week mention!. This is from a performance just a few days ago…
The Wave Pictures – LOUIE of the Week
Today, the LOUIE of the Week comes from Spain. The band is known as The Wave Pictures and they perform both LOUIE LOUIE and Lou Reed‘s “Sweet Jane” in this YouTube clip….
James Williamson & Careless Hearts – LOUIE of the Week
For the first time in 35 years, James Williamson, returns to the stage to perform the songs he used to do with Iggy & the Stooges. The Careless Hearts are his backup…