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"Louie Louie" is an American rhythm and blues song written by Richard Berry in 1955 and best known for the 1963 hit version by the Kingsmen. It has become a standard in pop and rock, with hundreds of versions recorded by different artists. The song was originally written and performed in the style of a Jamaican ballad. It tells, in simple verse–chorus form, the first-person story of a Jamaican sailor returning to the island to see his lady love. The Kingsmen's edition was the subject of an FBI investigation about the supposed but nonexistent obscenity of the lyrics, an investigation that ended without prosecution.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=The Lascivious 'Louie Louie' )〕 Ironically, the song notably includes the drummer yelling "Fuck!" after dropping his drumstick at the 0:54 mark. "Louie Louie" has been recognized by organizations and publications worldwide for its influence on the history of rock and roll. 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'', the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Recording Industry Association of America. In addition to new versions appearing regularly on YouTube and elsewhere, other major examples of the song's legacy include the unsuccessful attempt in 1985 to make it the state song of Washington, 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, and the ongoing annual Louie Louie Parade and Festival in Peoria. ==Original version by Richard Berry== Richard Berry was inspired to write the song in 1955 after listening to and performing the song "El Loco Cha Cha" with Ricky Rillera and the Rhythm Rockers. The tune was written originally as "Amarren Al Loco" ("Tie up the crazy guy") by Cuban bandleader Rosendo Ruiz Jr. – also known as Rosendo Ruiz Quevedo – but became best known in the "El Loco Cha Cha" arrangement by René Touzet which included a rhythmic ten-note "1-2-3 1–2 1-2-3 1–2" riff.〔Marsh, p. 31〕 Touzet performed the tune regularly in Los Angeles clubs in the 1950s. In Berry's mind, the words "Louie Louie" superimposed themselves over the bass riff. Lyrically, the first person perspective of the song was influenced by "One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)", which is sung from the perspective of a customer talking to a bartender (Berry's bartender's name is Louie).〔Marsh, pp. 31–33〕 Berry cited Chuck Berry's "Havana Moon" and his exposure to Latin American music for the song's speech pattern and references to Jamaica.〔Liner notes, Rhino Records re-release ''The Best of Louie Louie'' (1989; Rhino R1 70605)〕 Richard Berry released his version in April 1957 (Flip Records 321〔(''45 Discography for Flip Records'' ), Global Dog Productions, accessed 2009-11-11〕), originally as a B-side, with his backing band the Pharaohs, and scored a regional hit on the west coast, particularly in San Francisco. When the group toured the Pacific Northwest, local R&B bands began to play the song, increasing its popularity. The track was then re-released as an A-side.〔("Louie History" ), The Louie Louie pages, accessed 2009-11-11〕 However, the single never charted on ''Billboards national rhythm and blues or pop charts. Berry's label reported that the single had sold 40,000 copies. After a series of unsuccessful follow-ups, Berry sold his portion of publishing and songwriting rights for $750 to the head of Flip Records in 1959.〔Marsh, p. 45〕 While the title of the song is often rendered with a comma ("Louie, Louie"), in 1988 Berry told ''Esquire'' magazine that the correct title of the song was "Louie Louie", with no comma. Although similar to the original, the version on Rhino's 1983 ''The Best of Louie, Louie'' compilation〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The Best of Louie Louie, Vol. 1 - Various Artists )〕 is actually a note-for-note re-recording created because licensing could not be obtained for Berry's 1957 version.〔Marsh, p.41〕 The original version was not released on CD until the Ace Records ''Love That Louie'' compilation in 2002. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Louie Louie」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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