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Richard Berry, the original composer of the song Louie Louie , sold his rights to the song for $750 in 1959 before it went on to be one of the most recorded songs in rock history. In the 1980s he threatened action against the publishers and they settled out of court, making him a millionaire.

Oct 22, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Richard Berry, the original composer of the song “Louie Louie”, sold his rights to the song for $750 in 1959 before it went on to be one of the most recorded songs in rock history. In the 1980s he threatened action against the publishers and they settled out of court, making him a millionaire.

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