Song Stories: "Louie Louie"
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"Louie Louie" is one of the most covered songs of all time, with a reported 2,000+ official recordings. So how did "Louie Louie" go from the bargain bin and "Worst Record of the Week" on a popular radio show to one of the most popular rock songs of all time? For one, the FBI investigation of the song in 1964 probably helped. We'll discuss the origins of "Louie Louie," its use of the most popular chord progression in pop music, and the most popular covers of the song, from Otis Redding to Black Flag.
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