Hot breaking news from OregonMusicNews.com: It’s the song that wouldn’t die. And now it will be commemorated for the ages. To mark the spot where a Portland band, The Kingsmen, recorded Richard…
Month: August 2013
The Electric Ferrets – LOUIE of the Week
This week’s LOUIE is a 30 year old version of the song performed by The Electric Ferrets, with some very interesting back history.. Music video of The Electric Ferrets doing one of…
Thirty Years Ago Today…
Thirty years ago today, Richard Berry, author of the song “LOUIE LOUIE” met Jack Ely, the original vocalist for the Kingsmen, at KFJC Radio, Los Altos Hills, California. The date was August…
Happy Birthday Moe Tucker! (LOUIE of the Week)
Big Happy Birthday wishes go out to Moe Tucker of the Velvet Underground, who shared some LOUIE memories for the documentary project years ago. if you haven’t heard her version of LOUIE…
Best wishes for Paul Revere!
An article posted at Examiner.com yesterday: Classic rock’s Paul Revere flooded with well wishes and prayers for good health On August 13, 2013, Facebook trended strongly for bandleader and music icon Paul…
The Soul Pistols (from Poland) – LOUIE of the Week
This week’s LOUIE LOUIE is from the Soul Pistols – a Rocksteady Ska Reggae tribute band from Poland. This is a “54-46 /Louie Louie” medley that borrows from the Toots & The…
Hail Hail Arthur Lee Maye!
My friend Gene Maye, just launched a website dedicated to his brother Arthur Lee Maye. Arthur Lee Maye (1934-2002) was a singer of great Doo-Wop melodies, a major league baseball player, and…
RIP: George Duke, jazz pianist
I’m saddened to report that George Duke has passed away. He just released his album- “DreamWeaver,” which debuted at #1 on the Contemporary Jazz Chart. It was a tribute to his wife,…
Hail Hail Kim Fowley! (LOUIE of the Week)
Last week, I had an opportunity to meet and shoot an interview with Kim Fowley for the long-awaited documentary on the song LOUIE LOUIE. Kim worked with Richard Berry in early 1960’s…
Lost Lyrics of Famous Songs
Cracked.com had an intriguing article entitled “5 Insane Lost Verses That Change the Meaning of Famous Songs.” LOUIE LOUIE is not one of the featured songs with the “lost lyrics,” but it…