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Happy Louie, born Louis George Dusseault on August 4, 1934 in
Ware, Massachusetts Ware is a New England town, town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 10,066 as of 2020 United States census, 2020. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Springfield metropo ...
, was a musician and leader of the Happy Louie and Julcia's Polka Band. He received a
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nomination for Best Polka Album in 1995. He was inducted to the
International Polka Association The International Polka Association (IPA) is located in Chicago, Illinois and dedicated to the study and preservation of polka music and the cultural heritage of Polish Americans who have made this music tradition part of their heritage. The IPA ...
Polka Hall of Fame in 1982. His
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original recording of Accordion A go-go was featured in a major motion picture. He was born in
Ware, Massachusetts Ware is a New England town, town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 10,066 as of 2020 United States census, 2020. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Springfield metropo ...
and lived in
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before passing away on November 26, 2021.


Awards

*2006: Citizen of the Year, Polish American's Citizens Club,
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*1995:
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Nomination *1987: Polka Band of the Year, WESO *1982: Polka Music Hall of Fame,
International Polka Association The International Polka Association (IPA) is located in Chicago, Illinois and dedicated to the study and preservation of polka music and the cultural heritage of Polish Americans who have made this music tradition part of their heritage. The IPA ...
*1977: Polka Band of the Year, WESO *1975: Citizen of the Year, Polish American World *1970: Best Polka Album,
International Polka Association The International Polka Association (IPA) is located in Chicago, Illinois and dedicated to the study and preservation of polka music and the cultural heritage of Polish Americans who have made this music tradition part of their heritage. The IPA ...
*1970: Best Single Recording,
International Polka Association The International Polka Association (IPA) is located in Chicago, Illinois and dedicated to the study and preservation of polka music and the cultural heritage of Polish Americans who have made this music tradition part of their heritage. The IPA ...
*1970: Polka Band of the Year, WESO *1968: Best Polka Album,
International Polka Association The International Polka Association (IPA) is located in Chicago, Illinois and dedicated to the study and preservation of polka music and the cultural heritage of Polish Americans who have made this music tradition part of their heritage. The IPA ...
*1966: Polka Band of the Year, WESO


Discography


References

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