The Hi-Risers provide this week’s LOUIE. It’s a nice little vocal-harmony arrangement that’s reminiscent of the original version by Richard Berry & the Pharaohs. This version was captured on September 8th, 2010,…
Professional Lunatics – LOUIE of the Week
I give credit to any band that could call themselves “Professional Lunatics.” I salute anyone that could balance such a thing.. I like the animation too – Angie, Brad & George look…
Frank Zappa and Howard Stern 1984 – LOUIE of the Week
Here’s an odd little bit I’m surprised I didn’t find sooner – Frank Zappa appearing on Howard Stern‘s radio show, playing a little bit of LOUIE LOUIE together back in 1984. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZQSMZNPs_Q…
Armitage Shanks – LOUIE of the Week
Armitage Shanks was a British manufacturer of bathroom fixtures and plumbing supplies. The company that became Armitage Shanks was founded in 1817 by Thomas Bond in Armitage, Staffordshire. The Armitage “sanitary pottery…
Bonaparte – LOUIE of the Week
This week, the LOUIE of the Week spotlight is pointed at Bonaparte, a band that knows the value of a good fuzzbox! Catchy little version, I’d say.. As their YouTube video description…
RIP: Dick Clark, entertainment icon
Today, we lost Dick Clark, a man who made a mighty impact in the entertainment industry. Before the Fabulous Wailers recorded LOUIE LOUIE with Rockin’ Robin Roberts, they had a successful hit…
Flog the Goat- LOUIE of the Week (rerun)
Still feeling energized by last week’s INTERNATIONAL LOUIE LOUIE DAY celebrations, I discovered a cool poll seeking some opinions on the “absolute BEST version of LOUIE LOUIE” on the Sillysoft Games Forum,…
Today is International Louie Louie Day!
Just in case you didn’t get the news…. Today, April 11, is International Louie Louie Day! The song was released in April 1957, which means that we’re celebrating 55 years of LOUIE…
Hong Kong Youth Marching Band – LOUIE of the Week
This week, the LOUIE of the Week spotlight is pointed at the Hong Kong Youth Marching Band (aka “香港青年步操樂團”) doing a very special performance of LOUIE LOUIE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG2HPpzZQJ8
Cosmic Jackson – LOUIE of Week
This week, the mighty LOUIE of the Week spotlight shines on Cosmic Jackson, who performed LOUIE LOUIE on January 13, 2012 at Panther Mountain Inn, Chestertown, NY. You can learn more about…