He wasn't stuck between her and drinking. He was stuck between her and the sea. He was a sailor. He loved being on the sea. That was his home. So he only saw her when his ship visited the port where she worked in a bar serving drinks to the sailors.
No, not alcohol - he loved his life as a sailor - the song tells you: his life, his lover, his lady, is the sea. He knew he wouldn't make a good husband because he'd never be there.
The killer line is "And Brandy does her BEST to understand". Wow, she could have her pick of Hundreds of guys, but she wanders the lonely streets at night clutching the locket on her chest.
I was named after this song. My mom used to call the local radio station every year on my birthday to request this song for me to hear before going to school in the morning. I went to school with several others named Brandy, Brandie, or Brandi, as well, with all of us named after this song.
I know how your Mom felt. I named my 1st "Amanda", because I loved the song of the same title. I knew, when I was 11 years old, what my first daughter's name was going to be.
If you want to see the lead singer of Looking Glass (Elliot Lurie) years later singing this song, with a young acappella group see the following link ... Elliot Lurie looks so happy to be singing this again. th-cam.com/video/Acywr3k9lck/w-d-xo.html
I'm glad you mentioned how this song paints a picture. I had the 45 of it and always visualized Brandy and the sailor. That's how you recognize great storytelling.
Music should transport you into a realm of imagination and wonder. If you can't see what the artist is conveying and only see what you want, that's all good too because it means the artist has got your attention and are having an experience you wouldn't otherwise have. Good for you.
One of the biggest and most popular one hit wonders ever! It went all the way to#1 in the summer of 1972 and they didn't have a follow up hit after Brandy
His first love was his job, of being on a ship at sea, but Brany wanted him for a Husband. While he loved Brandy, he wasn't willing to give up his love of the sea. I'd have taken "Brandy, she's a fine girl." Lol.
The hook of the song he said" Brandy you're a fine girl..what a good wife you would.but my life, my love , may LADY is the SEA".. he choose sailing the ocean over brandy..
Fun note: Barry Manilow's song "Mandy" was a cover of a song called "Brandy". They changed the name to Mandy because of this song. There's A recording of Barry singing the song where he says 'Brandy...oops! ' 😂
Congratulations! You've discovered my abdolute favorite one-hit wonderful of the 70's. The art of storytelling has been lost. So many great storytelling songs were written back then. I highly recommend "Operator," by Jim Croce, or "Wild World" by Cat Steven's, or "Taxi," by Harry Chapin. All of these artists have a bunch of great songs that tell great stories.
"Jimmy Loves Maryanne" The other hit by Looking Glass. - NOT DRINKING - The Sea. - "My life, My love, and My lady Is the Sea". - and he had made it clear from the beginning, - "because he was an honest man". - Reminds me of a friend who was a "Confirmed Bachelor " that always said that the 3 words that would never come out of his mouth - "I Love you".
I was a teen when this came out. I loved it and played it over and over. I loved Elliott Lurie’s voice. I also love the a cappella version he did with Yonge Guns. I keep Brandy on my playlist and I’m 62. It was about his love of the sea and her ❤️
I remember it when it came out. I was in the Navy at the time. Sailed out of Norfolk frequently, the consummate East Coast sailor town. So the song had a lot of meaning for me. It's still a favorite.
Beautiful story-- Other Stories Pina Colada song, Rupert Holmes- - Angie Baby , Helen Reddy, The Nights The Light Went Out In Georgia , Vicky Lawrence...just a few to start
LOOKING GLASS, "BRANDY, YOUR A FINE GIRL" ACTUALLY HIS LOVE WAS HIS SAILOR LIFE, AND THE SEA... A GREAT SONG, OTHERS..."LOVE GROWS" BY EDISON LIGHTHOUSE. "HITCHING A RIDE" BY VANNITY FARE. "TRY SOME TENDERNESS" BY THREE DOG NIGHT", "HOLD ON TO YOUR LIFE" BY THE GUESS WHO... "HOLD YOUR HEAD UP" BY ARGENT. "THE PUSHER" BY STEPPEN WOLF.
Sorry ladies, that's not how it works with guys like that. Like As If He Didn't Have Other Girls in Other Ports and That Wasn't The Reason Why He Didn't Want to Settle Down With Her and Get Married. He Wasn't Ready to Settle Down. I don't care how much he loved being a sailor. Its just an excuse and a way of protecting her feelings. No man in his right mind would trade a girl like that for life on the sea. He didn't want to settle down and commit himself to one woman. That's how it works, ladies. Either a man is ready to settle down and be with one woman or he isnt. He probably regretted it later on. She was a fine girl, and he missed out for sure.
Hey love I hope you have been well! I been trying to get healthy for months and It’s almost all good but I’m gonna tweet you a few songs from that playlist
A big hit from Looking Glass in 1972 making it to number 1 on the charts. The lead singer has a unique voice. This was their only big hit. They did only release 2 other singles Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne and Golden Rainbow but both never were big hits. Actually to me they didn't sound that bad.
My favorite also. The feeling it leaves you with as our english teacher would call it, is a bitter sweet one. Gets me every time still. Well placed nut bowl, didnt play her. I can live with that ending.
He wasn't stuck between her and drinking. He was stuck between her and the sea. He was a sailor. He loved being on the sea. That was his home. So he only saw her when his ship visited the port where she worked in a bar serving drinks to the sailors.
Exactly!
No, not alcohol - he loved his life as a sailor - the song tells you: his life, his lover, his lady, is the sea. He knew he wouldn't make a good husband because he'd never be there.
You’re so right, you can see what you’re hearing. But it wasn’t about his whiskey, his love was the sea. 🌊⚓️
one of the greatest one hit wonders in music history 👍
The killer line is "And Brandy does her BEST to understand". Wow, she could have her pick of Hundreds of guys, but she wanders the lonely streets at night clutching the locket on her chest.
This was used in marvel's guardians of the galaxy vol two
I was named after this song. My mom used to call the local radio station every year on my birthday to request this song for me to hear before going to school in the morning. I went to school with several others named Brandy, Brandie, or Brandi, as well, with all of us named after this song.
I know how your Mom felt. I named my 1st "Amanda", because I loved the song of the same title. I knew, when I was 11 years old, what my first daughter's name was going to be.
This song takes me back about 50 years. It's probably one of the first pop songs I remember. 70's pop was so good.
If you want to see the lead singer of Looking Glass (Elliot Lurie) years later singing this song, with a young acappella group see the following link ... Elliot Lurie looks so happy to be singing this again. th-cam.com/video/Acywr3k9lck/w-d-xo.html
Yes. For real check out that version. It’s excellent.
I'm glad you mentioned how this song paints a picture. I had the 45 of it and always visualized Brandy and the sailor. That's how you recognize great storytelling.
An all time great song, even though it is old, it never gets old
Much much better than todays crap !
Music should transport you into a realm of imagination and wonder.
If you can't see what the artist is conveying and only see what you want, that's all good too because it means the artist has got your attention and are having an experience you wouldn't otherwise have.
Good for you.
One of the biggest and most popular one hit wonders ever! It went all the way to#1 in the summer of 1972 and they didn't have a follow up hit after Brandy
Actually they reached number 33 on the Billboard top forty in 1973 with "Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne." Strictly speaking, they were not a one hit wonder.
Check some of the work by the lead singer Elliot Lurie. Gifted songwriter and musician/singer.
Thank you Jayy. I love this song. Haven't heard it in awhile. 👍👍😎
This was actually a part of "Guardians of the Galaxy 2"
This song has a special place in my heart ❤
BEST OHW on the planet. I'm a retired Sailor so this is right down my alley.👌
I've never seen or met anyone NOT enjoy this song
His first love was his job, of being on a ship at sea, but Brany wanted him for a Husband. While he loved Brandy, he wasn't willing to give up his love of the sea. I'd have taken "Brandy, she's a fine girl." Lol.
One of my all-time favorite songs. It will never sound stale.
The hook of the song he said" Brandy you're a fine girl..what a good wife you would.but my life, my love , may LADY is the SEA".. he choose sailing the ocean over brandy..
Fun note: Barry Manilow's song "Mandy" was a cover of a song called "Brandy". They changed the name to Mandy because of this song. There's A recording of Barry singing the song where he says 'Brandy...oops! ' 😂
or perhaps he sang it as inside joke...
Thanks i love this song ( was talking about it with a friend last week ) we were trying to remember the group's name
Congratulations! You've discovered my abdolute favorite one-hit wonderful of the 70's.
The art of storytelling has been lost. So many great storytelling songs were written back then.
I highly recommend "Operator," by Jim Croce, or "Wild World" by Cat Steven's, or "Taxi," by Harry Chapin. All of these artists have a bunch of great songs that tell great stories.
This is my go to song for karaoke. Thank you for bringing back good memories.
What a song, what a voice. A song for the ages.
"Jimmy Loves Maryanne" The other hit by Looking Glass. - NOT DRINKING - The Sea. - "My life, My love, and My lady Is the Sea". - and he had made it clear from the beginning, - "because he was an honest man". - Reminds me of a friend who was a "Confirmed Bachelor " that always said that the 3 words that would never come out of his mouth - "I Love you".
Bingo...that is exactly what I do every time I hear this song....picture the whole story in my head. I never even thought of that until you said. it.
Paul mc Cartney, Mull of Kintyre I think you would like it,it tells a story 😉
I was a teen when this came out. I loved it and played it over and over. I loved Elliott Lurie’s voice. I also love the a cappella version he did with Yonge Guns. I keep Brandy on my playlist and I’m 62. It was about his love of the sea and her ❤️
That’s a huge sound for a four piece band.
Southern Cross, by Crosby Stills & Nash is a must listen.
Come a little bit closer by jay and the Americans. It tells a story also
That's the magic of music you can feel like you're there great reaction
Great song. Great reaction.
Its super nice song but little sad
Good song
I remember it when it came out. I was in the Navy at the time. Sailed out of Norfolk frequently, the consummate East Coast sailor town. So the song had a lot of meaning for me. It's still a favorite.
OMG. How do so many people reviewing this song get it so wrong. LISTEN!!!!! to the words. It’s quite self explanatory. 🙄
Another great NJ band -- specifically New Brunswick, home of the Scarlet Knights!
Since you live story sings Willie Nelson's Pancho and Lefty
Beautiful story-- Other Stories Pina Colada song, Rupert Holmes- - Angie Baby , Helen Reddy, The Nights The Light Went Out In Georgia , Vicky Lawrence...just a few to start
i got a story song for you ......Bobby Goldsboro - Summer (the first time)...one of my favourites tho i don't associate personally with the story..
She hears him say, "Brandy, you're a fine girl"
"What a good wife you would be"
"But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea..."
They were from the New Jersey shore area. Looking Glass was the name of the Central Regional High School yearbook.
Sailor Loves Brandy but has to go back.out to Sea Duty
you should listen to Scott English's song ( Brandy ) Barry Manilow Stole it and changed it to ( Mandy )
LOOKING GLASS, "BRANDY, YOUR A FINE GIRL" ACTUALLY HIS LOVE WAS HIS SAILOR LIFE, AND THE SEA... A GREAT SONG, OTHERS..."LOVE GROWS" BY EDISON LIGHTHOUSE. "HITCHING A RIDE" BY VANNITY FARE. "TRY SOME TENDERNESS" BY THREE DOG NIGHT", "HOLD ON TO YOUR LIFE" BY THE GUESS WHO... "HOLD YOUR HEAD UP" BY ARGENT. "THE PUSHER" BY STEPPEN WOLF.
He loves Brandy she loves him. But he loves the sea more.
I liked Brandy in 1972 (I was a preteenager) and like the song now!
What a great song that was/is!!!!! Grossly underrated too! A good and simple story very well told.
If you really like stories in music, I recommend you check out "To A Sleeping Beauty" and "Striker Bill" both by Jimmy Dean.
Also "Big John" and the follow up "The Cajun Queen"
Sorry ladies, that's not how it works with guys like that. Like As If He Didn't Have Other Girls in Other Ports and That Wasn't The Reason Why He Didn't Want to Settle Down With Her and Get Married. He Wasn't Ready to Settle Down. I don't care how much he loved being a sailor. Its just an excuse and a way of protecting her feelings. No man in his right mind would trade a girl like that for life on the sea. He didn't want to settle down and commit himself to one woman. That's how it works, ladies. Either a man is ready to settle down and be with one woman or he isnt. He probably regretted it later on. She was a fine girl, and he missed out for sure.
This is one of my favorite love songs ever!❤️❤️❤️
The song is about the life of a sailor. " brandy you're a fine girl. What a good wife you would be. But my love, life and my lady is the sea."
Another great story song is Harry Chapin “A Better Place To Be”
whether with an I or a Y,there was a boom of baby girls named Brandy after this song came out.
FOR 50 YEARS I VISUALIZE THE STORY AS IT'S BEING SUNG
The lyrics state his love for the sea was greater than his love for Brandy. Whiskey in him has nothing to do with it.
Yea girl yur ears have been truly blessed..Love it.
First heard this when I was in the Navy, good memories.
Still love this old song!
...And they were never heard from again.
aww always loved this one, goes way way back
I'll never be the subject of a love song.
You have a great insight,the sea was his lady,to hell with that I was a sailor and I would of been with BRANDY,THANKS 😆
STUCK BETWEEN BRANDY AND THE SEA
it's a great story song and yeah it makes me cry too.
Glorious, timeless song.
It takes a man to write a ballad for a lady.
This is only one of about a dozen songs I can sing
I ❤️ how u pay attention to the story
i love this song
I love this song
This song is so iconic!
Story
Snow?
👍👍👍👍
My brother named his daughter after this song. She's 43 now. Groovy times. Stay well my friend. TX
Hey love I hope you have been well! I been trying to get healthy for months and It’s almost all good but I’m gonna tweet you a few songs from that playlist
Great, great reaction!! 🦚🦚🦚
This song is has a great song to it
☮️💙💙💙🔥
A big hit from Looking Glass in 1972 making it to number 1 on the charts. The lead singer has a unique voice. This was their only big hit. They did only release 2 other singles Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne and Golden Rainbow but both never were big hits. Actually to me they didn't sound that bad.
no joke i was almost named after this song lmao
My favorite also. The feeling it leaves you with as our english teacher would call it, is a bitter sweet one. Gets me every time still. Well placed nut bowl, didnt play her. I can live with that ending.