Some songs just make you feel good and bring back memories of dancing with your friends. “Louie Louie” was one of the biggest hits of the ’60s and reached #2 on the charts in 1963 and 1964. But, did you know that this classic song was once the subject of a lengthy FBI investigation? The story goes that the lyrics could have been obscene, but they were mumbled so badly by The Kingsmen vocalist, Jack Ely, that no one could make a determination as to what was really being sung and the FBI started receiving complaints! The FBI investigation lasted for 2 years, during which time the song was played countless times and a various speeds in the FBI labs with no conclusive determination as to the nature of the lyrics.

In this fun mashup kids get down to this iconic song in true ’60s style. Have a look below. And be sure to check another classic song from the ’60s right here.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=4V1p1dM3snQ

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