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''The Kingsmen in Person'' is the first album by the rock band The Kingsmen, released in 1963. The album featured "Louie Louie", the band's biggest success. Jack Ely, the singer of "Louie Louie", appeared on no other track on the album because he quit before it was recorded. ==Release and reception== The Kingsmen recorded "Louie Louie" at Northwestern Inc. recording studio on April 6, 1963.〔Blecha 2009, p. 137〕 After being reissued by Wand, "Louie Louie" debuted in the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at #83 on November 9 and quickly began ascending the charts.〔Marsh 1993, p. 100〕 Trying to capitalize on the success of the song, the Kingsmen decided to release an entire album, and gigs at the Chase nightclub were booked on November 15 and 16 to record what was to become "The Kingsmen in Person".〔Blecha 2009, p. 147〕 Jack Ely, the singer of "Louie Louie", appeared on no other track on the album because he quit before it was recorded.〔Marsh 1993, p. 111〕 Wand quickly released the album to make a dent in the Christmas purchasing season.〔Blecha 2009, p. 148〕 The album first appeared on the ''Billboard'' Top LPs on January 18, 1964, eventually peaking at #20 and remaining on the chart for over two years (131 weeks total) until 1966. Jack Rabid of Allmusic awarded the album 3.5 stars and said: "From "Mojo Workout" to "Night Train" to "Money" to the instrumental "You Can't Sit Down," the keyboards swirl above the stomp of the rhythm section and guitars, and it still makes people want to get drunk and go nuts. The band is primitive, sure, but boy does the spirit feel like a hot time."〔 The LP was released in both mono (WDM 657) and stereo (WDS 657) versions. International releases included Canada (Reo 667), Germany (Vogue LDV 17002, titled ''The Kingsmen''), Mexico (Orfeon/Videovox DML-MI-95), and United Kingdom (Pye International NPL 28050, different cover). In 1993 Sundazed and Bear Family reissued the album on CD with bonus tracks "Haunted Castle", "The Krunch", and "(You Got) The Gamma Goochee". 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「The Kingsmen In Person」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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