The Kingsmen in Person
The Kingsmen · 1963
41 min · 15 tracks · garage rock · beat music · frat rock
Raucous and raw, this live album captures the energetic spirit of 60s garage rock and frat party anthems.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady energetic flow short, punchy tracks for social gatherings
- Context
- Released on December 28, 1963, 'The Kingsmen in Person' followed the massive success of their single 'Louie, Louie,' which had become a cultural phenomenon earlier that year. At this point in their career, The Kingsmen were solidifying their place in the burgeoning garage rock scene, leveraging their reputation as a wild live act to create a lasting impression with this energetic recording.
- If you like
- garage rock, beat music, frat rock
The Kingsmen in Person is an album by The Kingsmen, released in 1963. Raucous and raw, this live album captures the energetic spirit of 60s garage rock and frat party anthems. 'The Kingsmen in Person' is significant not only for its role in popularizing 'Louie, Louie' but also for helping to define the garage rock sound of the early 60s. Its chart performance contributed to the band's rise, while the rawness of the live recording captured the essence of their raucous performances, influencing countless punk and rock bands in subsequent decades. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Kingsmen in Person sound like?
Raucous and raw, this live album captures the energetic spirit of 60s garage rock and frat party anthems. Rooted in garage rock and beat music.
What makes The Kingsmen in Person by The Kingsmen notable?
'The Kingsmen in Person' is significant not only for its role in popularizing 'Louie, Louie' but also for helping to define the garage rock sound of the early 60s. Its chart performance contributed to the band's rise, while the rawness of the live recording captured the essence of their raucous performances, influencing countless punk and rock bands in subsequent decades. Released on December 28, 1963, 'The Kingsmen in Person' followed the massive success of their single 'Louie, Louie,' which had become a cultural phenomenon earlier that year. At this point in their career, The Kingsmen were solidifying their place in the burgeoning garage rock scene, leveraging their reputation as a wild live act to create a lasting impression with this energetic recording.
Who is The Kingsmen in Person for?
The Kingsmen in Person works well if you're into steady energetic flow, short, punchy tracks and for social gatherings.
How many songs are on The Kingsmen in Person?
The Kingsmen in Person has 15 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Louie, Louie Standout 2:44
- 2 The Waiting 3:08
- 3 Mojo Workout 2:28
- 4 Fever 3:07
- 5 Money 2:24
- 6 Bent Scepter 2:59
- 7 Long Tall Texan Standout 2:44
- 8 You Can’t Sit Down 2:59
- 9 Twist & Shout Standout 4:55
- 10 J.A.J. 2:20
- 11 Night Train 2:18
- 12 Mashed Potatoes 2:33
- 13 Haunted Castle 2:47
- 14 The Krunch 2:18
- 15 (You Got) The Gamma Goochee 2:09
Release Date
December 28, 1963
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
41 min 53 sec
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