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"Louie Louie" has an unusual history in the rock canon, and I explore it in the podcast for Hour 58. The episode features covers of the song by everyone ranging from Joan Jett to Black Flag to Blondie, and also there are some selections that show the song's origins. I pontificate on what it is about the tune that makes it such a rock classic, and then I pull out my brand new acoustic guitar in order to give a quick tutorial on the dirty lyrics that prompted an investigation from the FBI!

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