Bill Medley - The Story of Little Latin Lupe Lu

[@Crzydays3]

Lupe is very proud of the song. And yes i know this for a fact, she is my moms 1st cousin

[@gododgers4104]

erin smith do u know David Laguna he's my dad's cousin

[@rebent1016]

That's awesome. I was just trying to find out more about Lupe Esparza . And the connection she had with Bill Medley. And what did she think of the song ..

[@lc_kona]

Love that story! I was at the Rendevous that night when it was first sang. Is Susan Medley still around? I used to fly with her! Continental. I used to also talk with you guys at Newport Beach with my sisters. You were probably with Dick Dale The good ole days!!!

[@henrydiaz720]

That's cool! That's been one of my favorite songs since the 60s. That's when I had my first band, and we started the set with Lupe Lu! Still one of my favorites.

[@Jazzygurl222]

I just recently found out that some of my family knows Lupe Lu😊❤

[@erikam4066]

honest to God, "Lupe Lu" is my grandmother, whose maiden name was Lupe Laguna, and she loves this song😂😂

[@MrJoelyms]

That's wonderful!! So cool to know that the origin of a great song is about a real person. Could she really dance like Bill said? I mean, the Watusi is hard to do! I don't know her but give her a hug from a fan!

[@57highland]

Are you lyin?

[@reuireuiop0]

Yo that's great. Wonder if your grandma was named after Lupe Velez, the first major Latin moviestar, the "Mexican Spitfire" who died quite dramatically in 1944

[@censusgary]

@@reuireuiop0 Lupe (short for Guadalupe) is a very, very common name in Latin America, especially for Mexicans and Mexican-Americans. It’s still a hugely fun song, and the original Lupe Lu is right to be proud of it.

[@lorddiosliving]

​@@57highland it's staged

[@maajorkv]

I loved that song the 1st time I heard it in 1963. It fit the Pony or Watusi!!

[@garyechols9458]

Touches this Marine's heart.

[@lorddiosliving]

Medley should have made more other a-go-go and twisty songs like this back in 1964 all would've been hits

[@jeanninestacy8969]

The highlight of seeing the Beatles in their first U.S. tour was seeing the Righteous Brothers open. Best part of the concert. I was 14. I'm going on 70 now and will never forget. I wasn't a big Beatle can past their first 3 or 4 hits.

[@ryw5862]

Great story Bill. The Best. RIP Bobby...

[@panfergan]

Righteous memories.

[@moragmacgregor6792]

Love the story about the black Marines. Righteous 🇺🇲

[@panatypical]

My family moved to Santa Ana in 64 when I was a teenager and we really dug that they had their very own Bill Medley from that town. I live in Anaheim now where Bobby Hatfield is from, right down the street from the high school.

[@ceterababe]

I lovvvvvvvveeee Bill Medley. So personable, such a fantastic artist! Thank you for posting this. Bill is a walking history book of Rock and Roll.

[@Mftjan2000]

Great story.

[@yesterdayproductions1019]

What a great story!

[@susieq.9286]

Thank you George. The best neighbor ever. We all grew up in a fun time. God bless you and your family.

[@LeonAllanDavis]

I remember when this song came out. I was 14 or 15. Times were so much different back then. As if it all happened on another planet.

[@moragmacgregor6792]

I know just what you mean brother

[@bigtechisbigbrother8690]

Got that right. I don't like the planet we're on now.

[@celestialskye1]

Darling, this is not a "stupid song". I absolutely adore this song! ♥♥♥

[@Milesco]

Yeah, it's a kick-ass song. And the Righteous Brothers version is the best.

[@ralphraucci5128]

@@Milesco Check out Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels , their Version got the Highest Billboard Ratings. Check Out Mitch's Live Version with the Detroit Allstars from 2011

[@Mftjan2000]

Wonderful beat and paid homage to a Latina. Charming.

[@RobertLaberge]

One of my all-time favorite songs!

[@Solstice1319]

Video stops short! Darn! Little Latin Lupe Lu was maybe the first song I heard of the Righteous Brothers, I loved it from the beginning. I was so pleased to see them four times in concert, twice in Houston and twice in Reno. God bless you both. Bobby, rest in peace, brother!

[@georgeperry198]

Play the song black music by Loop by the righteous

[@georgeperry198]

Play the song

[@Lubbock0948]

I had a little Mexican girlfriend name Lupe too and we always played this song and I called her my "little Latin Lupe Lu". Wow! How coincidental!

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Great story and perfect song

[@RobbieCalifornia69]

I love this interview. L.A. radio (plus San Bernardino stations) in the mid sixties were awesome. Love the song...one of my favourites by them.

[@nelsonpjohnson1840]

I bought all their records at Birmbam's on 86th Street in Brooklyn! Bought ALL my records there! Brought back wonderful Memories! Thanks Bill Medley

[@colico14]

Such a great story!

[@clementinemoriarty7454]

Love this man! Music man extraordinaire!! A loyal friend to Elvis too! TCB! Bill!

[@johnnypastrana6727]

I love this song and wow...what a story!!!

[@gordonenquist36]

"Not a silly little song", one of my faves since '64. Wish it would get played more................

[@jobob47]

what a great story.

[@michaelmorrissey1052]

Wonderful story 👏👏👏

[@Southern8099]

I was in a pretty popular local band here while in high school and whenever we wanted to get the crowd going we always played "Lil Latin Lupe Lu"

[@peteandpuy]

Yeah, me too.

[@maxreverb666]

fascinating story from a true pioneer!

[@nadinedeck]

Ha Bill such a great song I do remember back in 1965 or so the Mortitans in Alberque New mexico also did this I usta have a copy but its long gone BRAVO TO U !!!!!

[@robertm2000]

I remember that station! Got my education as to what rock n' roll music was, from them. Never forgot the station or the music!

[@Mftjan2000]

Absolutely charming interview!

[@Mftjan2000]

What a pretty name: Lupe Laguna! Movie star name.

[@WardogBoxingFan]

He seems like a dude awesome!

[@bluesobsessed]

I OWN EVERY VINYL YOU EVER MADE. YOU GUYS WERE THE VERY BEST

[@BethyKable]

One of my favorite songs of theirs, hands down !

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Great story and what an awesome song by the brothers and I disagree not a stupid song at all. A real classic and a real rocker

[@Milesco]

Yeah, it's a kick-ass song. And the Righteous Brothers version is the best.

[@57highland]

From the early days of the Righteous Brothers to "The Time of My Life" duet with Jennifer Warnes, Bill has had a great career.

[@carlrudd1858]

Great story.... Really.

[@mattyp3400]

Ya amazing story I never new how they got there name

[@amandarunck5554]

mattyp3400 im only 22 but omg i love the songs by older people Neil Diamond oh yea its a shame Bobby Hatfield has already passed btw they got ready to do a performance and Bobby had a heart atatck but i love Bill Medley

[@JamieMarshallMusician]

lovely story :)

[@lupearenas5994]

Well, Mr. Medley, this Lupe adores your song! 🤣🥰

[@davediamond7228]

whenever i meet someone with the name Lupe or Guadalupe, i always think of this song...

[@mrdjproductions3070]

This is a great video and Bill Medley sounds really down to earth despite his fame. I’m 40 now but have been a fan of this song as long as I can remember. I’m still looking for the very first pressing of this record that has the word “Moonglow” written in a semi circle surrounded by a moon and stars. It may have the been that they originally gave to the record stores and radio stations before it became nationally known. If anyone has a copy please let me know. Thank you.

[@13loomisst]

These are great. Thanks very much.

[@bjbhappy]

Great!

[@florcandela]

Cool story I know many with that name thanks for sharing...

[@jfjoubertquebec]

Just heard it now... wow! It really has a great vibe!

[@bluesobsessed]

PROPS TO BOTH YOU BROTHA'S

[@beameup64]

My home town and high school Bill is referring to is Santa Ana and the Marine base was El Toro in Tustin, CA.

[@davediamond7228]

el toro closed in 1999..

[@fauxbro]

We were dancing at parties and youth club in Jr High in Pasadena to Little Latin Lupe Lu in '62/''63. Bill and Bobby were badass R&B singers. Elvis don't dig no chumps!

[@bob-qz9ey]

the moment I heard it, wow! Just wish they wrote more such music.

[@yahboomy]

What a good interview.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Great Story. Thank You.

[@hoss73ford]

Not sure when this was filmed but Bill still looks good here.

[@gregautryphoto]

One of the very first records I ever bought. a 45. I was about 14.

[@farswept]

What a great story. My other thumb up for the Dick Dale mention. My third thumb up for mentioning garage bands!

[@randyjones3038]

Great spot.

[@lynnlobliner3933]

Gene Weed was a DJ in So Cal in the 60s. I think he also had a syndicated local dance show.

[@hansschmitt2370]

Thanks for posting this !

[@r.mcbride2837]

One of my most favorite Righteous Brothers' songs.

[@Katsfud9]

I played this song when I was in the "XLs" in Phoenix AZ in the mid 60's-- it was always one of my favorites (with Bill Spooner, Mike Cross, George Cristea).

[@hebneh]

I was going to ask if Lupe Laguna knew that this song was about her, and I see from another, older post that she did. Which is great.

[@KerrieGrant]

Quite a fascinating clip. Thanks for posting!!!

[@MrTurtleride]

I use to let the righteous Brothers in the Firehouse when they were stell under age to watch Benny do his thing. good time

[@rondodson5736]

Other groups recorded it, but no one ever sang it like the Righteous Brothers did.

[@davidellis485]

Great song - I love The Kingsmen’s garage version

[@35diamondgirl]

Great story!

[@phil4508]

that is a fun little song...

[@James-lj7rm]

The band I was in The Dynamics, during the late sixties in Norfolk, Virginia, played this song. Great dance song for the teeny boppers at the time. To put a different twist, play it a little slower and in minors. Em, Am, Bm and throw in a Dm where needed.

[@superfreedom2012]

you got nice music

[@bobgrilli1427]

Call the record stores. That's what we did at Nielsen Soundscan to get the finger on the pulse.

[@ringo244]

Wow what a great story by Bill,I guess Bill & Bob have to thank Elvis for their hit record Little Latin Lupe Lu.Rock on

[@Slickgoodlin]

Because of this song, to this day, if I encounter a Hispanic woman named Lupe, I cant' help wondering if she's, "Little Latin Lupe Lu" !

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

Would very much like to know if Lupe is still around. Two comments mentioning her were written 8 and 12 years ago.In 1964 I was 17 so we'd be about the same age.

[@gododgers4104]

I was on logan st today i know i have cousins that live on this street i use to visit back in the 80s my pop passed away please reach out

[@michaelboyce9028]

Included on The Moonglow Years CD Set.

[@jeanninestacy8969]

Anytime I want a pick me up, I lisyr6 to Little Latin Lupe Lu

[@NotSoBigBandStudy]

Hot stuff.

[@joezamora4929]

Erika m that was my dad's aunt Joey Zamora he would tell me about this song David Laguna was his cuzn

[@ceterababe]

How cool! How long did they date?

[@Zamigirl]

i couldn't believe they were white guys when I first heard " Lost that loving feeling." It's one pf those spa that stay with you for life.

[@lamper2]

should bill sue or should he not-the clash(for should i stay or should i go)

[@BeachJazzMusic]

This is such a cool story. I went to Cal State Long Beach too. I had no idea they went there. I never knew that these guys grew up around here either. @Crzydays3: :-)

[@gododgers4104]

My pops aunt shot out to David lugana

[@johnpritchard5410]

Gene Weed of KFWB, channel 98!

[@davediamond7228]

khj boss radio

[@nutopiansg7613]

SONG APROPRIATED FROM A AMERICAN NEGRO DUO HUGHEY AND DEWEY,IVE SEEN THE ALBUM AND HEARD IT.

[@surferpam1]

K-R-L-AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@dburch7894]

surferpam1 That’s a hellava memory! Channel 98!

[@rsands9]

No Gene Weed was on KFWB!

[@rsands9]

@@dburch7894 KFWB

[@surferpam1]

@@rsands9 You are correct! Geno *was* on 'WB, channel 98 but the "Big 11-10" K-R-L-A, the station *I* listened to played it the most!

[@rsands9]

@@surferpam1 yeah, i too listened to both, but probably much more KRLA, home of Casey Kasem!

[@todd4164]

Ask him about Don & Dewey

[@davediamond7228]

farmer john...

[@todd4164]

@@davediamond7228 how about Justine, Big boy Pete, I'm leaving it all up to you, Coco Jo, Many more songs originally written and recorded by Dewey Terri and Don sugarcane Harris. New Dewey very very well both of them are gone now for many years unfortunately

[@jamesdelk8926]

Cool man that he was dead three months ago bill medley was on he's not dead they romurs but Bob hatfeld died like over summer time

[@lorddiosliving]

Elvis was just a thirdty copy cat always sneaking on to get the best songs from talents like bill and bobby...he couldn't swat a fly