The world's most covered song is celebrated today on April 11th - the official ‘International Louie Louie Day’
‘Louie Louie ’ by Richard Berry could claim the title as the world’s most covered rock song. With over 2000 recorded covers, samples and uncountable live performances of the tune it has made its way into Rock’n’Roll history. It is an example of where a cover of a song has succeeded its original's popularity as it is the Kingsmen's version of ‘Louie Louie’ that might be best known to the masses, but the impact of Berry’s original composition must not be understated. The official ‘International Louie Louie Day’ is celebrated today, on April 11th -