241 Richard Berry (1935-1997) “Louie Louie” 1957

Part of the L.A. R&B scene, Berry didn’t think the song was hit material and was at first unaware of its 60’s popularity. “By 1959 ‘Louie Louie’ wasn’t even a has-been item, it was a dead song…a relic for ten-cent bargain bins and prepacks of a dozen 45s you’ve never heard of” (Dave Marsh, Louie Louie).

Richard Berry “Louie Louie”