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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic flow
  • short, punchy tracks
  • for social gatherings
  • upbeat and lively atmosphere
  • fun, spontaneous listening experience

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Louie, Louie 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 2:44
  • 8 You Can’t Sit Down 2:59
  • 9 Twist & Shout 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

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