15 Great Hits


15 Great Hits is the fifth album by the rock band The Kingsmen, released in 1966.

Release and reception

The Kingsmen's fifth album was an amalgam containing seven new songs, one previously released single, four alternate versions of previously released songs, and three tracks from earlier LPs. The album entered the Billboard LP chart on August 20, 1966, and remained for eight weeks, peaking at #87. The album's sales were supported by the continued popularity of "Louie Louie" and the Kingsmen's busy touring schedule.
Both mono and stereo versions were released. International releases included Canada, France, Taiwan, and United Kingdom. The album has not been reissued on CD.
This was the group's fifth and final album chart appearance, and the last effort by the 1963-1966 line-up of Lynn Easton, Mike Mitchell, Barry Curtis, Dick Peterson, and Norm Sundholm. Later in 1966, Barry Curtis was drafted and Norm Sundholm left to develop Sunn amplifiers.

Track listing

  1. Twist & Shout - 2:58
  2. Money - 2:13
  3. Jenny Take a Ride - 3:14
  4. Do You Love Me - 2:36
  5. Oo Poo Pah Doo - 3:01
  6. Shout - 2:22
  7. New Orleans - 2:53
  8. Fever - 3:14
  9. Killer Joe - 2:15
  10. Good Lovin' - 2:17
  11. Quarter to Three - 2:05
  12. Poison Ivy - 2:09
  13. Searchin' - 3:22
  14. Hang On Sloopy - 2:42
  15. Satisfaction - 3:32

Musicians and production