I agree, Fresh Wind, Jimi took it to a different level. I still have a soft spot for versions by Tim Rose, The Leaves and The Byrds. And, of course, the version our band did in high school!!
I hope that wasn't the marching band! Did you ever see that compilation album of a bunch of different versions of "Louie Louie"? They even had a cut of a marching band playing that timeless classic!