Louie Louie is one of the most iconic and frequently covered songs in rock and roll history. Paul Revere & The Raiders' version is one of two famous recordings made in Portland, Oregon, in April 1963, almost simultaneously with The Kingsmen's national smash hit version. Although The Kingsmen's version charted higher nationally, Paul Revere & The Raiders' more R&B-influenced, gritty "garage rock" recording secured them a contract with Columbia Records and became a major hit in the Pacific Northwe