David McCallum, an actor that became a popular TV star in the 1960s playing Russian spy Illya Kuryakin on “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and then found new fame decades later as pathologist…
Thinking of Jimmy Buffett, Louie Louie and the lost shaker of salt
Earlier this month, we lost Jimmy Buffett. The man who gave us Margaritaville, Come Monday, Peanut Butter Conspiracy and Cheeseburger In Paradise, as well as so many other catchy little ditties, died…
Would you believe.. Two LOUIE LOUIE Marathons … coming soon??
There’s some big news about some recently announced LOUIE LOUIE marathons! THE FIRST BIG NEWS is all about a celebration to commemorate the big anniversary of the legendary KFJC “Maximum Louie Louie”…
RIP: Annette Williams of The Dreamers / The Blossoms
We recently learned that Annette Williams, a founding member of the Dreamers, passed away on August 1st. The Dreamers were the band that backed up Richard Berry for his first solo recordings…
RIP: Paul Reubens aka Pee-Wee Herman
Paul Reubens died a few days ago, and we’re still thinking about him. He was the creator and acting entity that was Pee-Wee Herman, just as Mark Twain was the brilliant creation…
LOUIE at the movies (Netflix, actually) – Penguin Bloom
My good friend Frances Cherman recently alerted me to this one… So, we’re watching the Naomi Watts movie “Penguin Bloom” on Netflix last night, and THIS happens. …. which you can watch…
LOUIE LOUIE for National Recording Registry!!!
My friend Joe Rallos started a new petition to bring the Kingsmen’s version of LOUIE LOUIE to the 2024 National Recording Registry. As he states on his petition: “Louie Louie” is one…
Happy International LOUIE LOUIE Day 2023!
Today – April 11, 2023, we are celebrating International LOUIE LOUIE Day. April 11 provides an annual opportunity to celebrate the song that has been called the best party song of all…
Iggy Pop 2023 – New album, PUNK magazine + LOUIE
So far, 2023 has turned out be a magnificent year for Iggy Pop fans! First, his new album “Every Loser” is being sold as part of a package that includes a new…
Twas 60 years ago today…..
. . Today is the 60th anniversary of the recording of the song LOUIE LOUIE by the Kingsmen! On April 6, 1963, five teenaged musicians, known collectively as The Kingsmen, recorded LOUIE…