Happy Louie Polka Medley Part 1

[@1984excalibur]

Met my wife in ‘67 when Happy Louie and his band played at St. Stan’s in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Wife and l are still togather

[@charlie1pipes]

There will never be another Louie, when he left Polka music, it began to die, he was the Greatest

[@josephinelees921]

Back in 1964 at my wedding in N.J. we had a real polish band. Everyone loved it so much they played overtime.

[@VickiBee]

I've needed to listen to polka music for three days just to de-stress myself from the 15 nightmarish calls we received on Saturday night, all of which were the result of several crimes. I'm a paramedic, who listens to polka music to manage my stress. You CAN'T be unhappy listening to some of these songs. They uplift a person.

[@dianesantos7797]

I'm a nurse. I know what you mean! Takes me back to my childhood in the Cleveland area; weddings, happy times. I was a Polish dancer when I was a kid. 🤪

[@mrellen5]

Loved Louie and Julia......my all time favorite polka band! I wish my husband were still here to see this video. I keep in touch with Julia on Facebook. Louie is in a wheelchair with Parkinson’s disease. Sure do miss him....many happy memories. GREAT MUSIC!!

[@pbutter237]

I grew up listening to HL! He was my dad's favorite. For us, he was the best known Polka singer.

[@johannwitkowski46]

My Mom and Dad's favorite band. They would go often to see them live

[@jennierahn8746]

I love polka music

[@joenorkunas2192]

Way to go LOUIE Wish I had a dollar for everytime we danced to this

[@robertpeczka1158]

Rest in Peace. You have brought so much joy to so many people! God Bless You!

[@sandyferland2067]

[@patriciawilton8812]

Happy louis was always my favorite band.

[@laurak435]

THANK YOU for this incredible memory! I was 14 when I first started going to polka dances with my parents who were very involved in the polka field. The best memories of my life!

[@annmariedobbs9318]

That's how we all went my fathers entire family every Sun. We would go polish dancing. In fact my parents sent my brother n I for lessons. It was funny held in a German place n a puertorican man taught us. By the way he was excellent along with his young son. Very good times.

[@jobro8]

It's good to hear (and see) the great Happy Louie. And doing a great medley of tunes .... Thanks for posting !

[@Vercingetorix2006]

I bought a Happy Louie tape decades ago-glad I did...I love authentic Polka music!

[@polska1967]

I LOVE HAPPY LOUIE--my family went and saw his band and Marion Lush every year at St.Claude's Catholic Church in the Detroit area every year!! What great memories!

[@robertpluchinsky2045]

Yes he was! None better ever and i grew up with Polka music. Louis Desalut was his name and he was born French Canadian.

[@annmariedobbs9318]

I love the polish music we used to dance to it all the time. Polonkas to Happy Louie n Jimmy Stir. I even had a regular polish wedding. My wedding best I ever went to.

[@jennierahn8746]

I love polka music

[@matthewwiniarski7106]

THE ORIGINAL ,AND THE BEST -THERE WILL NEVER- EVER BE ANOTHER HAPPY LOUIE & JULCIA- THEIR POLKA BAND WAS ONE OF A KIND- PERFECTLY MANAGED ,AND PERFECTLY BLENDED IN SOUND AND DISTINCT POLISH POLKA STYLE. THEIR SOUND IS SORELY MISSED-THE POLKA BANDS OF TODAY CANNOT,AND NEVER WILL MATCH THEIR STYLE OR THEIR RECOGNIZABLE SOUND. Matthew Mark Winiarski-Trumpet player ,former band leader ,arranger ,and composer 8/17/2016

[@annmariedobbs9318]

And Jimmy Stir got higher ratings. I agree with u on Happy Louie though great band.

[@annmariedobbs9318]

Matthew Winiarski we also danced to Jimmy Stir.

[@joenorkunas2192]

@@annmariedobbs9318Happy Louie was a lot better than Jimmy Sturr plus Sturr could not sing Polish

[@lawnman05]

Joe Sokol the best clarinetist in the polka business, what a sound, the harmony between him and Louie is unmatched, Louie always had the best arrangements, I miss those days.

[@charlie1pipes]

The good old days, sure wish we could bring them back, there will Never be another Happy Louie, he was the BEST Ever..

[@tomcoss-connecticutusa3941]

THE BEST BAND EVER IN THE POLKA MUSIC WORLD WAS HAPPY LOUIE AND JULIE! I MISS THIS BAND GREATLY!!!

[@tomcoss-connecticutusa3941]

I CRY EVERY TIME I HEAR THESE GREAT SONGS THINKING ABOUT THE DAYS GONE BY!!! HOW I MISS LOUIE AND JULIE!!! BOG ZAPLAC!!!!

[@annmariedobbs9318]

Tom Coss we used to go dancing to his band.

[@tomcoss-connecticutusa3941]

Yes Ann Marie! Im from Connecticut! Maybe I saw you at one of the Happy Louie Dances! Thank You for the reply to my post! Take Care, and GOD BLESS! BOG ZAPLAC!

[@LM-og3qq]

Great band I loved Louis band. Played in du bois pa many times. Still on all the radio stations. Polka jammer. email me at [e-mail] we correspond.

[@robertzwolenik954]

Tom Coss play polkas

[@inkyej]

Many have come before him and many will follow but there was, nor will there ever be another Louie" and his Band. His amazing energy, voice and rythym can not be duplicated. Louie will always be best there is! A fan of many years.

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

Your site looks Great..... Thanks, and may god bless. Mike.

[@tomcoss-connecticutusa3941]

Please check out my Polka Music Website at www.wtv-zone.com/tomcoss

[@JGVETTGUY]

Last saw Louie in late 70's....Wow how i miss this...Simply the BEST....

[@joenorkunas2192]

Your not the only one Brotherman

[@BusArtist]

Yes, thanks for posting! Great to see and listen to. LOVE North Shore Polka!

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

I thoroughly enjoy that "French Cajun" musical influence of such polka greats "Happy Louie Polka Medley" and "Freddie's Apples". Happy Louie was truly way ahead of his time; he is a polka music icon and legend. He wrote and arranged his own music... Thanks, and may god bless. Mike.

[@tomcoss-connecticutusa3941]

Happy Louie and Julie were the BEST For SURE! Thank You, Take Care, and GOD BLESS! BOG ZAPLAC!

[@michaelblueit3782]

Best ever polka band grew up going to see the band

[@52hoopss]

Happy louie in Linden, New Jersey 30+ years ago he played all these songs brings back good times with family and friends

[@christophers.o622]

The late Baron Joseph Dabrowski used to do a Polka music show on radio station WTUX out of Wilmington, DE that I used to listen to, he played a lot of Happy Louie songs, Frankie Yankovic during the late 1960’s/early to mid 1970’s. I also used to listen to a lot of Polkas in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area when I would visit my late paternal grandmother in Pittston, PA.

[@cindycarlson4237]

Great Video! Love the lively tunes of Happy Louie!

[@tomcoss-connecticutusa3941]

I Love Happy Louie Too! The BEST For Sure!!!

[@Piper1Charlie]

The good old days, where have they gone???

[@annmariedobbs9318]

We will never chose good old days again. Sad. Kids 2day have no idea what family is n means. Very sad.

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

Attention:...Mr. Polkaeditor....Please post...."Let's bring back "Happy Louie, Julcia and their Polka Band"!!!! Let us celebrate this great Polish American, polka Icon, gifted musician and songwriter of many polka standards we enjoy still to this day and beyond. Let's salute the great Polish-Cajun...and Polka Master. Thanks, and may god bless. Mike.

[@chrishenderson7510]

There will never be another like the Happy Louie Band...simply the best of all.

[@skynyrdjeepamn]

Since my 100% Polish grandmother past recently I have found much more enjoyment from this music. I've always liked it thought. This is awesome!!!

[@scottmakwinski4849]

Will miss you Happy Louie 🎺🇮🇩❤

[@inkyej]

I just loved the energy of this band. Louie is the BEST! I have enjoyed many evenings of great dancing to his music. He is my all-time favorite. Way to go Louie, Joshia and band! Thanks for posting this. Louie's video's are hard to come by. He MUST be seen to be truly appreciated.

[@jabtrout]

Man o man - my parents took me to so many Happy Louie shows, I see this and really get sentimental. My Mother and Aunts would wave their their Polish flags for hours in front of the band!

[@paulkosik5474]

One of the best-Paul was here-04-15-16-NorthEast Pennsylvania-Polka Country.

[@christopherorourke6543]

Very true, especially the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area in Scranton, Avoca, Moosic,Old Forge, Taylor,Duryea,Kingston,Wilkes-Barre,Nanticoke,Ashley,Pittston Junction area where my late paternal grandfather grew up. I could just go on about my most favorite part of Pennsylvania. It was July,1964 in Pittston when I spent a few weeks with my late paternal grandmother when I first heard Polka music and I still love it at 65, going to be 66 next week. My favorite Polkas are the Daylight Polka played by Tyros2 as a tribute to the Southern Pacific Daylight train, The Pennsylvania pPolka which is the official state song of Pennsylvania, Hupaj Siupaj, Choo Choo train Polka.

[@apolkadancer]

This Song ROCKS for me

[@LouisDefaux]

Awesome uploaded !!!!!!

[@alexswydynsky80]

Excellent

[@alexswydynsky80]

he was the best

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

They are some great videos that you have posted!!!......My father, mother and I just love to see and hear the "Happy Louie" videos...They truly bring back a lot of cherished memories of going to function dances with friends and family. (Reference: St. Stanislaus Kostka Roman Catholic Church Hall in Fells Point; the Historic District within Baltimore City, Maryland.) Your site looks Great..... Thanks, and may god bless. Mike.

[@tomcoss-connecticutusa3941]

I went to many Happy Louie dances in the Connecticut area with my good friends John Dudzik from Meriden, Stan Lesniak from Middlefield, and John West & Walter Butch Michalak from Southington, Connecticut! GOD BLESS! BOG ZAPLAC!!!!

[@Cue881]

Absolutely the best!

[@duanemax9069]

R.I.P. John "SUTZ" Maxymczak The GREATEST polka dancer I have ever seen !!! LOVE you Dad...

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

Louie graduated from St. Mary's Polish Grammar School in Ware, where he learned to write and speak the Polish language. In fact, his father, for being French, had a very beautiful Polish vocabulary. Happy Louie later graduated from Ware High School. Thanks, and may god bless. Mike.

[@tomcoss-connecticutusa3941]

Thank You So Much For This Great Post! GOD BLESS! BOG ZAPLAC!

[@ROYLUCIE]

Une vraie découverte que cet orchestre que j'aime beaucoup ! Salutations de France !

[@4ak458]

Hoooooooooooooooooooopaaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!!! Love this music.

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

Note: "Happy Louie, Julcia's Polka Band News":....Hawaii Cruise. (March 7,2009: 15 Days roundtrip San Diego, Ca.) This sounds like a fantastic trip of a life time....wish I could get away.....I need a vacation. Thanks, and may god bless. Mike.

[@robinharris8837]

Wow---what fun! I would have enjoyed being there. Even more, playing in the band. Foot stomping music is suuuuuuuperrr! Someone wanna bring the band out to my area???

[@michaelzabrucky5486]

Louie ONE OF THE GREATEST.

[@gerardizzo7869]

What truly joyous music!!!

[@davidlee4853]

What a voice! Pure joy.

[@tigerdj1]

USPA convention in Middleburg Heights, Ohio

[@wadysawostrowski2123]

Super b.mi się podoba muzyka moich lat .Pozdrawiam❤

[@derail14]

I seen louie a few yrs back i was 10 at the time, fiedors grove in mt plesant pa, the place was packed and a rockin big time.

[@billlenkiewicz4553]

derail14

[@billlenkiewicz4553]

derail14 .

[@billlenkiewicz4553]

Great Polish

[@christopherorourke6543]

October 14 is Pulaski Day, Happy Pulaski Day 2019 to all polish people everywhere.

[@bogusawburczynski4372]

Fantastycznie grają chłopaki Słucham muzyki jak super grają Kiedy tylko to możliwe Najlepszego

[@michaelcritchosin725]

love my hunky heritage!

[@donnamartel2538]

Michael Critchosin x

[@1frania]

Happy Louie is a magnificent musician and songwriter. He definitely did have a very special sound that has given us happiness and pep for many, many years. I happened to see his retirement party on KZbin and did not think he looked well. How is he doing these days? 1Frania.

[@michaelcritchosin725]

Hunky proud!

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

The fact that he is officially retired... and he's has earned it...Well that's a shame...for us...the younger generation. I believe that if "Happy Louie" ("Happy Louie, Julcia and their Polka Band") had not retired they and the great Willie Nelson (country music icon) would make a great team in producing a new album. Thanks, and may god bless. Mike.

[@tomcoss-connecticutusa3941]

You got that one right Mike! Louie is Greatly Missed By ALL! GOD BLESS! BOG ZAPLAC!!!

[@annejims]

Thank you

[@jaygen72]

Wow, my Mom used to take me to see Louie all the time when I was young, I wish she was still here to see this, this makes me wanna cry. I can smell sauerkraut and beer while I watch this! Did he retire?

[@mrellen5]

Louie and Julie are very much retired and live in S. Hadley, Massachusetts. Louie has Parkinson’s disease and confined to a wheelchair. He can no longer perform. Julie is his main caregiver.

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

Jerry Darlak & Buffalo Touch, Ray J & the Carousels, Downtown Sound, Polka Family, Dennis Polisky & the Maestro's Men and Tony Blazonczyk & New Phaze, Bernie Gorak (II) and the Hap-E-Times Polka Band, Dennis Polisky & the Maestro's Men, etc. etc......

[@cindycarlson4237]

No to zaczynamy! Przynieś na muzyce polka!

[@alexswydynsky80]

Happy is great put the newpolka bands to shame

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

FYI.....Did you Know......Happy" Louie Dusseault was born in Ware, MA, to Mary (Kmon) Dusseault and Louis G. Dusseault. His mother was Polish and his father was French. Both are deceased. Having a natural affinity to music, Louie began his musical career as a young boy. At the age of 9, he played his first note on a bugle and then changed to B-Flat Trumpet. Thanks, and may god bless. Mike.

[@tomcoss-connecticutusa3941]

Thanks Again For This INFO! Take Care, and GOD BLESS! BOG ZAPLAC!

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

I see (in -vision) a concert some ware in Boston Massachusetts (summer time) sponsored by let's see....National Public System Television (PBS) with special guest stars... Jimme Sturr, Marion Lush (special guest performance), John Stevens & Doubleshot, Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push,.......

[@patriciarzyski7033]

Merry Christmas 2020

[@joenorkunas2192]

Best co jest

[@alanfrey3437]

The village people of polka fame!!

[@geraldmuraczewski6260]

GREAT jb with the recording.

[@friary357]

Thanks for putting this on U tube. I have many cassets of Loue in Pulaski park in 3 ruvers Ma . How can I put them on U tube?

[@sportsftbll7]

Wow Sweet!

[@inkyej]

Is Joe playing anymore? If so, with what band? I just love this band! The Happy Louie Band will always remain the best to me.

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

Combined that with the great Dolly Pardon, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Tobey Keith and Shania Twain. Well......that would be a concert to see?.....Would it not?.....Well that's what dreams are made of?....Wishful thinking. Thanks, and may god bless. Mike.

[@adelphitom]

hey mike i'm a polka fan from maryland!

[@bermark57]

to jest super

[@michaelcritchosin725]

yay again!

[@otecjohnt]

what did Lou Kregyer say?....lol!!!! Sent from Windows Mail

[@bermark57]

kiedy taka jest impreza to przyjadę

[@MjkAutocadDesigner]

Any polka fans in Maryland? (Note: The younger generation would welcome "Happy Louie" teaming with Willie Nelson. Yes or No? Let's hear your thoughts on this topic from everyone who enjoys good polka music? Please post more videos if you can !!! Wow...That's a lot of of writing....gotto go. Thanks, and may god bless. Mike.

[@joenorkunas2192]

No way

[@michaelcritchosin725]

yay!

[@annejims]

What is the name of this first Polka on this video??

[@tigerdj1]

+James Schaefer - North Shore

[@frankkordas1098]

Patrick Henry

[@OscarHeanue]

@lawnman05 He's my band teacher.

[@joenorkunas2192]

If it's not polish music, it's not music👍

[@cezarypaprocki7119]

Trzymajta się poslkie amerykany.

[@lisaloves3149]

Does anyone have jak sie maz sung in english?

[@apolkadancer]

is this the Brentwood House in Michigan

[@michaelcritchosin725]

Pani mote dynsu yey

[@otecjohnt]

DOBRE!....Dakjue!....Mike ,PLEASE call Sent from Windows Mail

[@michaelcritchosin725]

Jak sje majete?

[@otecjohnt]

dobre!....call......

[@MichaelB1488]

God Bless the Polish

[@francisszatkowski4211]

Francis Szatkowski

[@georgetomaszewicz5234]

George

[@pauld7739]

My parents exposed me to a lot of great culture growing up- Seeing this guy was not one of them 🤮

[@boxing2012]

you sound like a sad liberal. the fact you dont cherish your own culture says a lot about your brain. theres still hope for you yet. i am not even european yet appreciate the great beauty of this music and most important the gatherings. the fact you dont cherish this memories says a lot about you and perhaps your cultural brainwashing. theres still hope friend.