The Story Behind Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)

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References:

Elliot Lurie Wikipedia Page:

Elliot Lurie YouTube Channel:

Elliot Lurie website:

Looking Glass YouTube Channel:

Vinyl Dialogues Blog:

New Brunswick Today, 50 Year Retrospective:

Looking Glass Tribute Website:

Barry Manilow Discussing Origins of song “Mandy”

Other YouTube videos of the song:

Live vocals to track from Elliot Lurie’s YouTube:
Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass. Live vocal to track

Upgraded video of same performance:

2009 Live Performance by Elliot Lurie in Ann Arbor:

2015 Live Performance by Elliot Lurie and his band:

2020 Live Performance by Elliot Lurie:

2020 Acapella Performance with Elliot Lurie:

[suckersandmarks]

These guys did not go on from Brandy to become the quote "next big thing." However, what an amazing thing to be able to one day tell your grandkids that you and three other guys from Jersey created one of the greatest, most enduring songs in rock history!

[writereducator]

Brandy hit me like a ton of bricks when I first started hearing it when it came out. It still does 50 years later.

[lakeside]

This song brings back the best memories of 1972

[brandyhill]

I'm named after this song. It's a great song. My dad's friend sang it to me everyday.

[brandythierry]

I was named after this song in '81

[josephdemaria]

I knew the drummer, Jeff Grob, when he was studying landscape architecture. At the time, he was studying in Europe and said only played drums "drunk at weddings." He was a good friend, a true gentleman, a lot of fun and he had many great stories from his rock and roll career.

[dorisbarron]

I remember when Brandy came out, and still love it to this day!Brings back great memories!

[michaeltuz]

I love stories like this about "B" sides that went on to become massive hits. Brandy topped the charts during my senior year in high school, and had many folks anticipating a successful career for Looking Glass. But sometimes talent isn't enough...

[FelixcatGarcia]

It was 1972 I was in my radio room in Vietnam, I had the 6PM to 6AM radio shift and every midnight the Vietnamese National Anthem was played followed by The US National Anthem. Shortly after that, they would play a taped radio show by a popular DJ from back home. That night there was a howel letting you know that Wolfman Jack was on the air, "and here is Looking Glass with Brandy! No matter where I am and what I'm doing I'm instantly transported back to my radio room in Vietnam!

[williamjackson]

I am sure that I have heard thousands of songs in my life time. Brandy is one of my all time favorites. Top five for sure.

[hismajestysmen]

It was the first 45 rpm I owned as a youngster. I still play it a few times a month, "Brandy" is an instant mood-lifter.

[mckapril]

I wished this quick documentary showed Randy, (Brandy). She was the core of this song. I guess Brandy will always remain a mystery but what a wonderful feeling to walk around in life knowing one of the greatest songs ever written in history was written about you!!✌️

[tedhatmaker]

A fine song, very thought provoking, and nice to hear a story about someone with integrity. Elliot Lurie's voice is really appealing, probably one of my top 5 favorite voices in rock/pop.

[GyppoMarx]

Anyone who hung around Rutgers University in New Brunswick got to see a lot of Looking Glass. They were a great live band🔥

[dinnielynngottschalkmeeker]

I 1st heard the song Brandy when I was about 14 years old. A school classmate of mine had a sleep over, the song came on the radio and her Mother began singing it with a beautiful voice. "Laura" has since then passed not too many years ago. Memories !❤

[debbieharris]

I am obsessed with this song. I wish i had connections to turn it into a movie! Jason Mamoa could br the sailor! It would have epic ship / ocean scenes, and lots of bar scenes with the rowdy sailors and Brandy serving up drinks. And then of course, it would feature the love story between Brandy and the sailor. I think it would be sooo cool!

[CynthiaWertin]

Im back, dang in 1971 i was 8 yrs old. However, my sister 6 yrs older, a young teen, us in chicago IL. She named a horse brandy. At 13 a birthday, we went for a ride at the white pines ranch. Last we saw of the horse brandy, somehow my sis lost or gave away its ownership. I stepped up in 1978 at 14, dad bought me a pony, close by stables. By age 18 i owned 2 horses, had two jobs and attended college. I like to play this song to stick it to my domineering queen catherine sister so jealous that she continually attempts to berate and put me down so she can feel superior. I play this, knowing she is reminded that she gave up on brandy.

[lisas]

I absolutely LOVE this song. I can "see" the story of Brandy in my mind every time I hear it ♥

[keepingthefaith]

The 1st time I heard this song in 72, I loved it. Perfect song. 😊 Named my 1st Dog Brandy. & take a drink of the stuff once in a blue moon. 😊

[rburgert]

I had a ham radio friend who lived in Newberg, Oregon. His name was Tom. Tom was their keyboard player in the early days. He got brain cancer and after surgery, it returned and tool his life. I went to Tom's memorial service and remember a photo of the group on display.