Louie Louie - West Coast R&B 1953-1960 CD
Richard Berry
Louie Louie and West Coast R&B 1953-1960 CD
Without Richard Berry, singer, writer and originator of Louie Louie, there might never have been The Kingsmen.
This release presents 30 original recordings dating from between 1953 and 1960, featuring Richard Berry as lead singer in groups, as one half of a duo, and as a solo artist.
These choice cuts cover Berry's output on several labels including Flip, Flair and RPM Records.
The accompanying booklet has full writer, publisher and release information as well as a thousand word essay about the man, his career and the prevailing record business on the West Coast in the 1950s.
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