Best Versions of Louie Louie

Louie Louie is the most covered rock song of all time, with over 2,000 recorded versions. And many more live or bootleg recordings in circulation. What are the best versions out there?
The Top Ten
1 The Kingsmen
2 Richard Berry

The original version by the man who wrote it.

3 Iggy Pop James Newell Osterberg, Jr., known professionally as Iggy Pop, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor.
4 The Kinks The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, in 1964 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. They are regarded as one of the most important and influential rock bands of the 1960s.
5 Black Flag Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. Initially called Panic, the band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter, and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band. They are widely considered to be one of the first hardcore punk bands as well as one of the pioneers of post-hardcore. After breaking up in 1986, Black Flag reunited in 2003 and again in 2013.

The live version with Rollins' improvised version was recorded in the city I was born. The same city the Kingsmen are from. Portland, Oregon.

6 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Found on the re-issue of the album "I Love Rock-N-Roll"

7 Motorhead Motörhead were an English heavy metal band formed in June 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister, who was the sole constant member; guitarist and songwriter Larry Wallis; and drummer Lucas Fox. The band's harsh vocals and fast paced tempos helped inspire speed metal and thrash metal.
8 The Beach Boys
9 The Fabulous Wailers
10 Paul Revere and the Raiders
The Contenders
11 Grateful Dead The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. Ranging from quintet to septet, the band is known for its unique and eclectic style, which fused elements of country, folk, bluegrass, blues, reggae, rock, improvisational jazz, psychedelia, space rock, for live performances ...read more.
12 The Angels
13 Toots and the Maytals
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