Louie Louie
Richard Berry
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Louie, Louie, oh, oh, me gotta go Louie, Louie, me gotta go Fine little girl she waits for me Me catch the ship for cross the sea Me sail the ship all alone Me never think me make it home Louie, Louie, oh, me gotta go Louie, Louie, me gotta go Three nights and days me sail the sea Me think of girl constantly On the ship I dream she there I smell the rose in her hair Louie, Louie, me gotta go Louie, Louie, me gotta go Me see Jamaica moon above It won't be long, me see my love Me take her in my arms and then I tell her I never leave again Louie, Louie, oh, me gotta go Louie, Louie, me gotta go I say, me gotta go I say, me gotta go
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Written by: RICHARD BERRY
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10 facts about this song
Creation"Louie Louie" was written by American musician Richard Berry in 1955.
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Original PerformanceThe song was originally performed by Richard Berry and his band, The Pharaohs.
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GenreThe song is a perfect example of rhythm and blues genre which was very popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
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InspirationBerry took inspiration for "Louie Louie" from the tune of "El Loco Cha Cha," a popular song by Cuban bandleader Rene Touzet.
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Story LineThe lyrics of "Louie Louie" tell the story of a man who has to leave his love behind to sail across the sea, where he then lament over his longing for her.
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B-side TrackOriginally "Louie Louie" was released as a B-side track to “You Are My Sunshine”.
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Lesser-KnownDespite its catchy riff and distinctive sound, "Louie Louie" didn't initially make much of a splash and was largely forgotten after its release.
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RevivalIt wasn't until The Kingsmen's cover of the song in 1963 that "Louie Louie" gained widespread popularity.
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ControversyThe Kingsmen's version stirred controversy due to its allegedly obscene content, with the FBI even launching an investigation (no charges were filed as the lyrics were deemed unintelligible).
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LegacyToday, "Louie Louie" is considered a rock 'n roll anthem and has been covered by numerous bands, including The Beatles, Motorhead and Iggy Pop.
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