In a previous posting, I mentioned a 1966 recording of LOUIE LOUIE by the Franklin High School Choir Orchestra and Stage Band. At the time I wrote it, I wasn’t sure where…
Eight more days ’til Courtmen show
For those of you that would like an opportunity to see the guy that sang LOUIE LOUIE with the Kingsmen, you’ve got a chance next weekend. Jack Ely, who left the band…
Tex & Horseheads – LOUIE of the Week
It’s time for another rare LOUIE from the E.P. archives! In the early-mid 1980’s, I was just getting started in the video biz. The LOUIE project began with the help of a…
David Marks – LOUIE of the Week
With a tip of the hat to Gary Pig Gold, here’s the latest LOUIE of the Week: It’s a jazzy version of the song by David Marks live in Atlana on August…
A New Documentary featuring Richard O’Barry
I pay very close attention to documentaries. It’s a genre dear to my heart as I continue to work on my big epic. I want to see these films, and see how…
Palmetto State in 1983 – LOUIE of the Week
This month, I decided I’m going to share more rarities from the E.P. video archives. I’m sitting on a lot of unreleased footage, and my documentary is taking longer to finish than…
The Drake Levin Memorial
A few weeks ago, there was a wonderful memorial for Drake Levin, guitarist with Paul Revere & the Raiders. Family and friends came together to celebrate the man with beautiful stories, some…
Brother Louie by the Stories – LOUIE of the Week
Just clockwork, it seems like every two months I get an email from someone that wants to know about “a song called LOUIE LOUIE that’s not the Richard Berry song, and it’s…
Yellow Pillow – LOUIE of the Week
This week, we celebrate a LOUIE of the Week that came from St. Petersburg, Russia. Ladies & Gentlemen, meet Yellow Pillow!
Arnie Fruit Quartet – LOUIE of the Week
A slightly primitive version of the song, enhanced by the dancing of of Ms. Bettie Page? Why Not? Some things just kind fit together nicely… Congratulations, Arnie Fruit Quartet! You are the…