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The supposedly pornographic lyrics of garageband classic \u201cLouie Louie\u201d by the Kingsmen were, improbably, thoroughly investigated by the FBI, who reached a conclusion on May 17th, 1965, when the FBI Laboratory declared the lyrics to be \u201cofficially unintelligible\u201d.\xa0\nThe FBI had spent two years analyzing the song, consulting outraged parents, and playing it at different speeds to uncover hidden obscenities.\nIn this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how the controversy helped cement the reputation of this punk pop classic; explain how \u2018Louie Louie marathons\u2019 also played a part in the song\u2019s virality; and reveal that there actually IS a hidden obscenity on the track\u2026\nFurther Reading:\n\n\u2018The FBI Investigated the Song \u2018Louie Louie\u2019 for Two Years\u2019 (Smithsonian Magazine, 2013): https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-fbi-investigated-the-song-louie-louie-for-two-years-78752777/\n\n\n\u2018\u2018Louie, Louie\u2019, the most misunderstood song in history\u2019 (Far Out Magazine, 2021): https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-kingsmen-louie-louie-fbi-investigation/\n\n\n\u2018The Kingsmen - Louie Louie\u2019 (Wand Records, 1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EqzTiDc-1k\n\n\n\n#60s #US #Strange #Music\nLove the show? Join\xa0\U0001f334CLUB RETROSPECTORS\xa0\U0001f334 to DITCH THE ADS and get an additional full-length episode every SUNDAY!\nPlus, get weekly bonus bits, unlock over 70 bits of extra content and support our independent podcast.\nJoin now via\xa0Apple Podcasts\xa0or\xa0Patreon.\xa0Thanks!\n\xa0\nWe'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts:\xa0podfollow.com/Retrospectors\n\xa0\nThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.\nTheme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Sophie King.\nCopyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2023.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices