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was in that WRKO Black Box, anyway? Arnie Ginsburg is the man in the middle,
surrounded by the Kingsmen. (Photo courtesy of Arnie.)The band was formed in Portland, Oregon, but its signature Louie Louie propelled the band into fame when that song broke in Boston, on "Soul" station WILD (Many people thought its singers were black.) WMEX (where Arnie worked at the time) then asked Wand Records for a copy, and within 48 hours of the song's debut on WMEX by Arnie Ginsburg, the song became a hit. Curious about the almost indecipherable lyrics? Here they are... CHORUS: Louie Louie, oh no Me gotta go Aye-yi-yi-yi, I said Louie Louie, oh baby Me gotta go Fine little girl waits for me Catch a ship across the sea Sail that ship about, all alone Never know if I make it home CHORUS Three nights and days I sail the sea Think of girl, constantly On that ship, I dream she's there I smell the rose in her hair. CHORUS Okay, let's give it to 'em, right now! (GUITAR SOLO) See Jamaica, the moon above It won't be long, me see me love Take her in my arms again Tell her I'll never leave again CHORUS Let's take it on outa here now Let's go!! |