I gather from these comments that none of you are aware that the trumpet THROUGHOUT THIS SONG is played by none other than jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie! Hence Louie's exhortation at the intro for us to: "GET DIZZY!!" Yes. Dizzy contributed to this song, and the old soul-man spoken asides are the Diz as well! But from what I've heard, he was too ill to appear in the video when it came time to shoot it. He also contributed to Quincy Jones' landmark album "Back on the Block" in 1989. These were his last two recorded performances. He died in 1993.

It's times like this that I really love the internet. An old song suddenly pops into your head but all you can remember is the chorus. But in ten seconds... And I don't even need to dig out the cassette to listen to it ... Cassettes were amazing. I wonder if they'll be fashionable again like vinyl.

Wonderful 1990 classic!!! This is also a good song to roller skate to!

I was an 11th grader when this video first appeared on TV. Believe me, I was impressed by his singing and dancing in the video. Even the song's beats are very danceable. I enjoyed it very much.

One of my favorite songs of all time. Regardless of sales numbers, he should be proud of this work.

Should have been a huge star globally. Mad talent

I discover this song in American Top 40 in 1990. 20 years after still makes me move my head. Superb! Infectious!

Bruno mars owes this guy big time he def needs his flowers for this jam!!!!!

A little known 90's BANGER!

Amazing voice and dancer and what a great song.

I don't care what any body says? I love this song!😎 Power Song

Had this song in my head randomly for the first time in 30 years glad it’s on here as it’s not on Spotify

A great debut video from a then new artist. This video showcases his skills as a singer, songwriter and dancer, who happened to be easy on the eyes.

This was the first CD I ever purchased. I wish I had held on to it.

Louie . Back in the day , and even now , I use your music to put me into an awesome state of mind ! You have always been one of my favorite artists !!! Thanks for sharing your gift ! God Bless you brother !!!!

haven't thought of this song in 23 years

In 1990 I saw him perform at Riverside Park in Agawam Ma, along with Timmy T and Alicia. He was so down to earth. After the show, he and his bandmates walked around the park and went on rides. My friend and I caught up with him and got his autograph. He was such a nice guy. Didn't act like a celebrity at all. Just a normal guy. I'll never forget that. Think I still have the autograph somewhere.........

Thank you, Louie, for all those awesome Thursday night performances at Mr. J’s in O.C! Some 30 years ago, but I still have many great memories of watching and dancing to your music. Still surprised you didn’t rise to bigger fame. God knows you had both the talent and the looks!

the chorus has been and in and out of my head since the 90's.

Havent heard this in ages!

I still love this song! I was a little young at the time but I'm still rocking this

As a 13 year old loved the song even didn't have a clue about the lyrics...😂😂😂 So many years later it's fascinating to see how well it has stand the test of time in all senses: musically,lyrically,sensually,energetically,visually... An artist that have IT and you want to hear more about because it's going to blow your mind...😍😍😍

I remember this song quite well. Still singing it today. Love this song.

Had the pleasure of knowing this man great dancer great person personality and a family and his mom is awesome

It was in 1990. I heard this song when I started my first ever job on my boss's boom box. I was 15.

oops just saw a few previous comments ha. we're all lookin for louie. this video makes me want to dance in the 90's

I went to high school with him and his brothers, El Toro High in Southern CA, the OC to be exact.

As a Gen X'er, I'll admit I was never into this type of music. BUT, the fact that the incomparable Bobbi Brown was in this makes it worth checking out in my book. Thank God she is still with us.

Had the chorus playing in my head. Had to look it up needed my fix lol.....Love this song ❤ still loving it 2019🤗 🔥🔥🔥

Dang, this song isn't even on Spotify. Oh well. Crackle crackle!

I miss seeing him perform at sunset. Miss you Louie!

What a great song! Love the freestyle for sure! Bring back a lot of memories and even better, the Hilton nights. Oh yeah! Thanks Louie for being a great friend! Ruben

Love this song and Rodeo Clown!!❤️

Owned the cassette single of this, love it!

I was absolutely insane over this jam every time I heard it, back in the day. It's good to have found it. Thank you for this post.

Wow what a blast from my past! We shared so many great time at Deja vu dance club in costa mesa. Mari, Marisol and Marco. We danced all night 6 days a week. Even danced on American Bandstand. Wonder if he stall has his old Thunderbird. Well glad to see you are still around best wishes to you. -Ed

I remember when I first moved to CA, he was a big deal! Had a steady gig at a club in Costa Mesa!

These were the good ole days, hanging out with Louie and the gang and going to see him everywhere in Las Vegas. I miss you... xoxo

One of those obscure hits that you only heard a few times but remains ingrained in your memory. I recall only hearing this once or twice as a pre-teen but it stuck with me. Had to look it up...

Godspeed This man really blessed me in life with kind words when we met

Nice! Trumpet 🎺 lick cry.....nice. Great song 👍🏾👈🏿

As a fan of Satchmo, I didn't realize until I saw this video for the first time that the trumpet playing, voice, laughter, and gigolo reference are all a nod to Louise Armstrong, bravo Louie Louie.

I think this was one of the first music videos I recall watching when we got cable. I thought he was soo cute. For some reason, I always had a thing for guys with long hair, starting with Boy George (if I only knew then...)

This dude was in House Party 2 lol.

I LOVE THIS SONG

2020!

This song just pop in my head. I was in 9th grade😂

Gotta thank good ol' Rick Dees Countdown back in the day for putting me on to this funky song.Good times.

This was one of my favorites back when it came out... haven't seen Louie in years... so glad I found this... thanks for posting it :)

I have his cd from the 80s - it reminds me of the fun we used to have in NYC. I always wondered what happened to him.

used to LOVE this!!! found the CD stashed away when tidying up!

I think the last time I actually heard this song was in the 80's! I've been trying to find this for years!!! Thanks for posting it!!!!

I haven't heard this song since it came out all them years ago. Lo and behold, while at work a couple of days ago, what song pops randomly in my head? Wow!

I loved it ,played it every day ,miss those days😢

Almost 2022 - this tune still rokin’!

A TRUE one hit wonder, Glad this is up.

What a throw back! Love it!

Talk about a blast from the PAST!!!!! 😂😂😂😂 #mindblown

Bruno Mars owes this man royalties. ALSO, THIS NEEDS TO BE A TIK TOK CHALLENGE. The Louis Louis challenge.

JUST GO SOO CRRRAAAZZZYYY WITH ITT !!!...LOVE THIS SONGGG!!!....HEAR THAT SAX!!!...DON´T YOU TELL ME THE WHOLE PACKAGE IS SO BEAUTIFUL PERFECT !!!...THE TEMPO..THE MELODIES...THE HARMONIES ARE JUST INCREDIBLE HOT !!!!....EXTREMELY GOOD STUFF !!!!

so this is the guy who appeared in Madonna's Borderline video :D

Underrated artist and song 🎵

He's was a really good looking guy. Long hair and all. Look at that face and body and beautiful hair.

Remember this charted on top 40 at the same time as johnny gill "rub you the right way" first time seeing the video. Same dude on madonnas boderline.

I don't know how this song did on a national or international level, but I do know this was played for a while on HOT 97 FM in New York City and everyone I know loved it!

He still looks good.

Such a catchy and sexy song. And damn, he's fine. And Dizzy Gillespie. Enough said. Also, he played Madonna's man in the "Borderline" video.

Pretty damn cool!!!!!!

GET DIZZY!

Great horns section, very sexy, and funky groove! I remember when this song came out!

He's a really good looking guy. Long hair and all. Look at that face and body and beautiful hair.

I feel like if one of the Milli Vanilli guys and Paula Abdul has a man baby, it would be this guy :/

He was pretty much the precursor to Bruno Mars. Love Louie Louie!

Totally back in the day and they played this song on club mtv along with downtown Julie brown

I remember this song from the 80's, one of my boyfriends used to play it for me and sing it to me!!

Songs like this makes me miss the early 90s

Giggolo !!!!

Great song a big top 40 hit for Louie Louie when he was with WTG Sony Music, a great vocalist and an extremely talented great music artist. He is a real music artist that makes real music. He should gave made more dance pop songs and a few more r&b love ballads, he would have had a longer more successful career singing Freestyle dance pop music like Dino, Stevie B, Coro, George LaMond, TKA, Daize, Spanish Fly and even Frankie J and Marc Anthony were doing it at the time, Louie Louie was on the dance pop and top 40 radio stations as those artists but the Freestyle music movement would have kept him touring and making money in the music game to this day and if he was not going to do Freestyle then he should have had a couple of Spanish albums like Barrio Boyzz and Nu Flavor and Ricky Martin, in music you always need a stable money making genre to fall back on if your music stops making the big bucks it was making before, he is such a great artist that he should record new music as Louie Louie that is a hot stage name and not Louie Cordero that is his not so catchy government name. He had a fan base as Louie Louie and a lot of people did not know it was him when he came back as Louie Cordero. I saw him on TV performing at the Miss Universe pageant on national TV and the TV news people said he was working on a new album but that has been almost 10 years now and no new album yet. I am still hoping.

I was 10 in 1990 and had no idea what this song was about and even I loved it

i cant get enough of this, fucking awesome

Man Louie this joint was and is pure energy and soul, quite reminiscent of Mr. Wonder and Johnny Kemp. It's funky and classique. Thanks for House Party 2 as well. What's new with you, Sir?

I was lookin all around for this song to download but I couldn’t find it. This was a one hit wonder song in 1990

rico suaaaave.catchy.

Does THIS POP in Your Brain from time to time like me?? 🤔

Someone tell me how to find the MP3 of this song so it lives on on my phone forever! ❤

Ha I founded this song on one of my old record the top 40 off the radio tapes it also had "girls night out" another one hit wonder on it haha

I remember seeing this dude on House Party 2

I came here for Bobbie Brown and found a really nice song.

He is Pure Hotness in this video. and is Madonnas Borderline video.

Sheps made great remixes for this

I have a fantastic 12 vinyl remix version, I will spend.

Holy cow , this is the summer of 1990, in Manchester Connecticut.

Borderline 💕

A great song to get a "lap dance" too also.

Had a BIG crush on him in 7th grade! He was SO FINNE!

Takes me back to my Z Cavaricci days...classic.

@toobusah ... Because this song featured the legendary Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet!! And that's him talking on the beginning, and grumbling throughout!

Bobbie Brown, the girl from Warrant's Cherry Pie video, is in here. She's the blond with long hair and they keep showing her face. She mentioned it in her book.

Wow blast from the past Huh ??

heidivegas, you are absoluely right. his shows were awesome.