Louie Louie is one of the most iconic and frequently covered songs in rock and roll history. Paul Revere & The Raiders' version is one of two famous recordings made in Portland, Oregon, in April 1963, almost simultaneously with The Kingsmen's national smash hit version. Although The Kingsmen's version charted higher nationally, Paul Revere & The Raiders' more R&B-influenced, gritty "garage rock" recording secured them a contract with Columbia Records and became a major hit in the Pacific Northwe

1.3M views · 41K reactions | Here’s a slice of Motörhead history, their first ever TV appearance on the BBC’s, Top Of The Pops show from 1978, playing Louie, Louie. Join us tomorrow on our YouTube channel for the premiere of this new HD version of this classic performance! Set your reminder here https://motorhead.lnk.to/50yearsFA #motorhead50 | Official Motörhead | Facebook