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The Enduring Legacy of The Kingsmen—Part 2
“Louie Louie” — under investigation by the F.B.I. Because of its unpolished sound and edgy rhythm and blues, the song already had huge appeal, but questions surrounding the song lyrics fueled its mome… more →
This is What Happened
The Sonics - Louie Louie
wrote 2 days ago: Related articles Louie, Louie (sporkinthedrawer.typepad.com) … more →
J Edgar Hoover and the Case of the "Dirty" Song
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wrote 2 weeks ago: OR . . . Why What You Hear Is Rarely What You Thought You Heard _________________________ … more →
The Enduring Legacy of The Kingsmen—Part 1
wrote 2 weeks ago: At the time, they didn’t know it would change the music world, and their lives, forever. Interviewin … more →
The Enduring Legacy of The Kingsmen—Part 2
wrote 2 weeks ago: “Louie Louie” — under investigation by the F.B.I. Because of its unpolished sound and edgy rhythm an … more →
The Enduring Legacy of The Kingsmen—Part 3
wrote 2 weeks ago: “Louie Louie” — Unintelligible at “any speed” The Kingsmen lion logo © 2006 Richard Peterson After 3 … more →
The Enduring Legacy of The Kingsmen—Part 4
wrote 2 weeks ago: The Lawsuit That Forever Changed the Music Industry Malcolm Gladwell talks about the “10,000-hour ru … more →
The Best of Louie, Louie
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wrote 3 weeks ago: This blog entry is a little different from the others in that I’m not reviewing a band but rat … more →
‘Louie, Louie:’ Why the FBI spent two years (and 119 pages) investigating one song
wrote 3 weeks ago: Unbelievable! All because parents told the FBI there were filthy words in the song. There is nothing … more →
Today in WMH: FBI Declares "Louie Louie" Officially Unintelligible.
wrote 1 month ago: 5/17 Today in Weird Music History: 1965. In yet another a waste of governmental resources, the FBI … more →
The Rascals Make A Statement, John And Paul Wonder "Where's Johnny?", And Jack Bruce Is 70: This Day In Classic Rock [Video]
wrote 1 month ago: Bo Diddley made his R&B chart debut today in 1955 with a song he’d written about himself: … more →
The Kingsmen – The Kingsmen Volume II
wrote 1 month ago: The Kingsmen are back for their second appearance on this blog with The Kingsmen Volume II. This alb … more →
Louie Louie
wrote 1 month ago: Well hello again. It’s late Monday night, and here I am blogging after a long day… There … more →
and now the news - Louie Louie
wrote 2 months ago: Die Meldungen der 20-Uhr-Tagesschau vom 15.04. 2013 1. Der Beginn des NSU-Prozesses [Nationalsoziali … more →
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood: A Multitude Of Musical Languages
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wrote 2 months ago: Ready to “Rock” out one more. I thought he was over, but he’s not going quietly, i … more →
Happy 50th Anniversary-The Kingsmen’s “Louie Louie”! BFYP's Mike Korgan, Producer
wrote 2 months ago: Memories, Music & Mike! It’s International “Louie Louie” Day!* “OK! Let’s give it to ‘em … … more →
International Louie Louie Day!
wrote 2 months ago: April 11, 2013 Happy International Louie Louie Day! For a silly song about a sailor returning to his … more →
Five Surprising But True Facts About The Song "Louie Louie"
wrote 2 months ago: April 11th marks International “Louie Louie” Day, celebrating the classic rock song on t … more →
Song Of The Week: "Louie, Louie" by The Kingsmen
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wrote 2 months ago: It’s a song almost everyone knows. It’s played on the radio every day. High school march … more →
Interview: Foreign Talks
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wrote 2 months ago: Continuing our love affair here on Backseat Mafia with the Vancouver, Washington band Foreign Talks … more →
