Joanna Law - First Time Ever Louie Louie Remix

Review by Sharon Jackson

Album Review: First Time Ever Louie Louie Remix by Joanna Law If you’re into dreamy electronic vibes with a dash of house and ambient magic, Joanna Law’s First Time Ever Louie Louie Remix is one worth checking out. Released in 1990 via City Beat and Beggars Banquet (a pretty solid combo if you ask me), this UK gem brings some serious chill-out moments while keeping your feet tapping. It’s got that late-night vibe—perfect for when you wanna unwind but still feel alive. Let’s talk tracks. The standout for me has to be "First Time Ever (Louie Louie Remix)." This version takes the original tune and gives it a fresh coat of paint, blending Ewan MacColl's heartfelt lyrics with a groovy bassline courtesy of Steve Barnacle. The saxophone bits from Gary Barnacle sneak in like an old friend showing up at just the right moment. You can tell they didn’t rush this remix; it feels layered, thoughtful, and kinda hypnotic. Every time I hear it, I’m pulled back to those hazy evenings where everything slows down but somehow stays exciting. Another banger on here? For sure, "First Time Ever (Mellow Groove Dub)." This one leans way more into the ambient side of things. It strips away most of the vocals, letting Simon A. Law’s piano work shine through alongside some smooth programming tricks. It’s almost meditative—you could zone out or crank it during yoga without breaking a sweat. But don’t let its mellow nature fool ya; there’s still enough depth to keep you hooked. There’s something comforting about how it flows, like sinking into your favorite chair after a long day. The whole album is packed with talent—James Taylor adds some organ flair on track B2, and The Funky Ginger nails the production across the board. Even Lee Hamblin’s engineering deserves a shoutout because these mixes are crystal clear. And props to Christopher Law for whatever mysterious “other” contributions he made—I love when credits leave a little mystery behind. What really sticks with me about this record isn’t just the music—it’s how timeless it feels. Sure, it came out in 1990, but listening today doesn’t feel dated at all. Maybe it’s the mix of genres or the care put into each track, but it’s got that rare quality of sounding both nostalgic and new. Random thought though—if Gary Barnacle ever decided to start a flute-and-sax duo project, I’d absolutely listen. Dude knows his stuff. So yeah, give First Time Ever Louie Louie Remix a spin. Whether you’re vibing solo or need background tunes for a low-key hang, Joanna Law’s got your back.

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Artist: Joanna Law
Album: First Time Ever Louie Louie Remix

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1990

Rating: 4.4

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
First Time Ever (Louie Louie Dub)	6:00
First Time Ever (Louie Louie Remix)	6:11
First Time Ever (Mellow Groove Dub)	5:02

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Catalog Numbers

CBX 1252

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City Beat, Beggars Banquet

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Vinyl
12"
45 RPM
Single

Companies

Role	Company
Copyright (c)	City Beat
Phonographic Copyright (p)	City Beat
Published By	Storm King Music
Produced For	Law Music Productions Co. Ltd.
Remixed At	Air Studios
Lacquer Cut At	The Exchange
Distributed By	WEA

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Steve Barnacle (tracks: A, B1)
Programmed By	Steve Barnacle (tracks: A, B1)
Engineer	Lee Hamblin
Organ	James Taylor (tracks: B2)
Featuring	James Taylor (tracks: B2)
Other	Christopher Law
Piano	Simon A. Law
Producer	The Funky Ginger
Mixed By	The Funky Ginger
Saxophone	Gary Barnacle (tracks: A, B1)
Flute	Gary Barnacle (tracks: A, B1)
Written-By	E. MacColl

Barcodes

Barcode: 5012093425290
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A): CBX1252 A1
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B): CBX-1252-B2 THE EXCHANGE

About Joanna Law

Singer-songwriter from London, UK.

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Joanna Law

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J Law
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Jo Anna Law
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Law
Miss Joanna Law
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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *First Time Ever Louie Louie Remix* by Joanna Law blends electronic house and ambient vibes, but its roots trace back to a classic folk song. The track is originally based on "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," written by Ewan MacColl in 1957. Fast forward to 1990, and it got a funky UK makeover with remixes like the "Louie Louie Remix" and "Mellow Groove Dub." Fun fact—Gary Barnacle, who played sax and flute, teamed up with Steve Barnacle (bass and programming) to give it that extra groove. It’s wild how one song can evolve across genres and decades!

Comments

qistinafikriyah

2025-03-11

amazing...

tiffanycchan

2025-03-10

Same Joanna Law , vocalist for Ascension - Someone..?

princesspbuy

2025-03-09

Am I the only one who keeps hearing Soul II Soul's Keep On Moving in this track?

unguerito

2025-03-09

Got here from Way Out West - The Gift.
Sad thing is, youtube doesn't have the orange-filtered version of the video I originally saw on "MTV AMP".

fabriciadolabela

2025-03-08

0:49 - isn't that what you wanted to hear?

permakraft

2025-03-08

Sorry , does nothing for me , Roberta Flacks version was deffo the best , However great post , you can t please all the people all the time ,

belchioreduardo1990

2025-03-07

Fabulous voice - horrible arrangement, especially with that snare drum roll, like a military parade

salvatoresage421

2025-03-06

Classic cover

teghanhume

2025-03-06

and ruined by Will McKenzie
https://youtu.be/9guC6EOD8rw
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testylimbo36

2025-03-06

Awesome song and version. She's not how i expected her to look. Been listening to it in a mix since 1990 thanks to Mastermix BPM Part 2 the second generation, excellent megamix with lots of great songs like this, timmy thomas, danny madden, innocence etc

jchengp

2025-03-05

WOOOO! Is it possible to get a Digital version? :) PLEASE

jacksocn

2025-03-04

Is this a Nerevar reference?

lsteinhauer28

2025-03-04

Is it just me? She looks like a sibling of Lisa Stanfield

kheyceeamponin

2025-03-03

You can't get any more 90s than this.

homepc588

2025-03-02

A track ???the memories are heavy

diditwidiatmoko

2025-03-01

???

subbu7praveen

2025-02-28

Not an easy song to cover, but hat's of to British singer Joanna Law who doesa sterling job of this Roberta Flack classic from 1972, and what a beautiful voice too she posseses, Joanna the sister of Simon Law, really makes this song her own with a more upbeat interpretation