Other writers described it as 'musically simple, lyrically simple, and joyously infectious', 'deliciously moronic', 'a completely unforgettable earworm', 'the essence of rock's primal energy', and 'the immortal international hit. Music historian Peter Blecha noted, 'Far from shuffling off to a quiet retirement, evidence indicates that 'Louie Louie' may actually prove to be immortal.' Rock critic Greil Marcus called it 'a law of nature' and New York Times music critic Jon Pareles, writing in a 1997 obituary for Richard Berry, termed it 'a cornerstone of rock'. Other major examples of the song's legacy include the celebration of International Louie Louie Day every year on April 11 the annual Louie Louie Parade in Philadelphia from 1985 to 1989 the LouieFest in Tacoma from 2003 to 2012 the ongoing annual Louie Louie Street Party in Peoria and the unsuccessful attempt in 1985 to make it the state song of Washington.ĭave Marsh in his book Louie Louie: The History and Mythology of the World's Most Famous Rock 'n' Roll Song wrote, 'It is the best of songs, it is the worst of songs', and also called it 'cosmically crude'. A partial list (see Recognition and rankings table below) includes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, National Public Radio, VH1, Rolling Stone Magazine, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Recording Industry Association of America. The 'remarkable historical impact' of 'Louie Louie' has been recognized by organizations and publications worldwide for its influence on the history of rock and roll.

'Louie Louie' tells, in simple verse–chorus form, the first-person story of a Jamaican sailor returning to the island to see his lover. The song is based on the tune 'El Loco Cha Cha' popularized by bandleader René Touzet and is an example of Afro-Cuban influence on American popular music. It is best known for the 1963 hit version by the Kingsmen and has become a standard in pop and rock. ' Louie Louie' is a rhythm and blues song written and composed by American musician Richard Berry in 1955, recorded in 1956, and released in 1957.

For other uses, see Louie Louie (disambiguation). For the American singer, see Louie Louie (musician).

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