The Kingsmen’s raw 1963 garage-rock anthem “Louie Louie” is infamous for its slurred lyrics and three-chord simplicity. A cover of a Richard Berry R&B tune, it unexpectedly shot to No. 2 on the charts while sparking rumors that its unintelligible lyrics were dirty – leading to an FBI investigation that found nothing illicit. Its rough, unpolished energy influenced countless garage bands and made “Louie Louie” a cornerstone of rock’s DIY spirit.
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