Little Latin Lupe Lu
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"Little Latin Lupe Lu" was written by Bill Medley
of The Righteous Brothers
, who had a chart record with the song in 1963 reaching #47 on the Cashbox music chart and #49 on the Billboard Hot 100
chart.
recorded a version of the song reaching #46 on the Billboard chart and #49 on the Cashbox chart in 1964. In 1966 Mitch Ryder
& The Detroit Wheels had the most success with their recording hitting #16 on Cashbox and #17 on Billboard.
The Righteous Brothers original recording of "Little Latin Lupe Lu" made it to WLS
charts for 1 week, May 31, 1963 at #32, while Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels rolled in for 2 weeks at #28, March 18 to March 25, 1966.[Chicago Top 40 Charts 1960-1969]
On May 3, 2008, the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame (formerly known as the Minnesota Rock Country Hall of Fame)http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/18174404.html recognized members of the South Minneapolis surf rock band, The Chancellors, as inductees to the Hall. The Chancellors recorded “Little Latin Lupe Lu”, October 13, 1964, at Kay Bank Studios
in Minneapolis. The record was released under the Soma label in the United States and Apex Records in Canada.
“Little Latin Lupe Lu” was a regional hit for The Chancellors, arriving on the WDGY
charts December 26, 1964 and reaching #1 in Minneapolis on January 23, 1965. The Chancellors stayed at #1 for 3 weeks and were listed in the "Top Forty" for 11 weeks. http://www.oldiesloon.com/
As “Little Latin Lupe Lu” faded from the Twin Cities’ charts, it appeared in Chicago on April 2, 1965. The Chancellors stayed in the WLS
charts for 7 weeks, peaking at #14. [Chicago Top 40 Charts 1960-1969]
The song has been performed multiple times by Bruce Springsteen
, most recently in 2009 on his Working On A Dream Tour.
(based on the Nick Hornby
novel of the same name) as track number 2 on Barry's (played by Jack Black
) Monday-morning mix tape. The other employee, Dick, states that he prefers the version by Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, which angers Barry due to his belief that The Righteous Brothers' original is the best version and that Dick's opinion is "bullshit".
Bill Medley
William Thomas Medley is an American singer and songwriter, best known as one half of The Righteous Brothers....
of The Righteous Brothers
The Righteous Brothers
The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They recorded from 1963 through 1975, and continued to perform until Hatfield's death in 2003...
, who had a chart record with the song in 1963 reaching #47 on the Cashbox music chart and #49 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart.
Cover versions
The KingsmenThe Kingsmen
The Kingsmen is a 1960s garage rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States. They are best known for their 1963 recording of Richard Berry's "Louie Louie", which held the #2 spot on the Billboard charts for six weeks...
recorded a version of the song reaching #46 on the Billboard chart and #49 on the Cashbox chart in 1964. In 1966 Mitch Ryder
Mitch Ryder
William S. Levise, Jr , better known by his stage name Mitch Ryder, is an American musician who has recorded over two dozen albums in more than four decades.-Career:...
& The Detroit Wheels had the most success with their recording hitting #16 on Cashbox and #17 on Billboard.
The Righteous Brothers original recording of "Little Latin Lupe Lu" made it to WLS
WLS (AM)
WLS is a Chicago clear-channel AM station on 890 kHz. It uses C-QUAM AM stereo and transmits with 50,000 watts from transmitter and towers on the south edge of Tinley Park, Illinois....
charts for 1 week, May 31, 1963 at #32, while Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels rolled in for 2 weeks at #28, March 18 to March 25, 1966.[Chicago Top 40 Charts 1960-1969]
On May 3, 2008, the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame (formerly known as the Minnesota Rock Country Hall of Fame)http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/18174404.html recognized members of the South Minneapolis surf rock band, The Chancellors, as inductees to the Hall. The Chancellors recorded “Little Latin Lupe Lu”, October 13, 1964, at Kay Bank Studios
Kay Bank Studios
Kay Bank Studios was a recording studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota at 2541 Nicollet Avenue. Daniel Heilicher and his brother Amos started in a business together in the '30s, distributing and stocking jukeboxes...
in Minneapolis. The record was released under the Soma label in the United States and Apex Records in Canada.
“Little Latin Lupe Lu” was a regional hit for The Chancellors, arriving on the WDGY
WDGY
WREY is a Spanish-language radio station with studios located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is licensed to Saint Paul, Minnesota, although it was licensed to Hudson, Wisconsin from 1997 to 2005. It is a full market coverage radio station of Minneapolis/St.Paul...
charts December 26, 1964 and reaching #1 in Minneapolis on January 23, 1965. The Chancellors stayed at #1 for 3 weeks and were listed in the "Top Forty" for 11 weeks. http://www.oldiesloon.com/
As “Little Latin Lupe Lu” faded from the Twin Cities’ charts, it appeared in Chicago on April 2, 1965. The Chancellors stayed in the WLS
WLS (AM)
WLS is a Chicago clear-channel AM station on 890 kHz. It uses C-QUAM AM stereo and transmits with 50,000 watts from transmitter and towers on the south edge of Tinley Park, Illinois....
charts for 7 weeks, peaking at #14. [Chicago Top 40 Charts 1960-1969]
The song has been performed multiple times by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
, most recently in 2009 on his Working On A Dream Tour.
Appearances in film
"Little Latin Lupe Lu" is mentioned in the film High FidelityHigh Fidelity (film)
High Fidelity is a 2000 American comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Frears and starring John Cusack and the Danish actress Iben Hjejle. The film is based on the 1995 British novel of the same name by Nick Hornby, with the setting moved from London to Chicago and the name of the lead character...
(based on the Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby is an English novelist, essayist and screenwriter. He is best known for the novels High Fidelity, About a Boy, and for the football memoir Fever Pitch. His work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists.-Life and career:Hornby was...
novel of the same name) as track number 2 on Barry's (played by Jack Black
Jack Black
Jack Black , is an American actor and musician, notably of Tenacious D.Jack Black may also refer to:* Jack Black , late 19th - early 20th Century author and hobo* Jack Black , drummer for 1970s UK punk band The Boys...
) Monday-morning mix tape. The other employee, Dick, states that he prefers the version by Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, which angers Barry due to his belief that The Righteous Brothers' original is the best version and that Dick's opinion is "bullshit".
External links
- http://www.thechancellorsofminneapolis.com/
- http://www.rockcountryhall.com/08event.html
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epYWP-Lf8Eo