“Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” is a 1972 song by American pop rock band Looking Glass from their debut album, Looking Glass. It was written by Looking Glass lead guitarist and co-vocalist Elliot Lurie.  “Brandy” is probably one of the most influential and recognized, maritime music song to enter the contemporary zeitgeist.

The lyrics tell of Brandy, a barmaid in a busy seaport harbor town which serves “a hundred ships a day.” Though lonely sailors flirt with her, she pines for one who has long since left her because he claimed his life, his love, and his lady, was “the sea.”

The single reached No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100 charts.

Elliot Lurie performed a cover of “Brandy” with acapella band, Yonge Guns Quartet in 2020.

Recordings:

Looking Glass CD  Album

Available used on Discogs

Band Members

Elliot Lurie — vocals, guitars Larry Gonsky — keyboards, backing vocals Peter Sweval — bass, backing vocals, cowbell Jeff Grob — drums Larry Fallon — horns arrangements Lawrence Gonsky (former member) Pieter Sweval (former member, RIP) Jeff Grob (former member) Brendan Harkin (former member) Michael Lee Smith (former member) Richie Ranno (former member)

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1968

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Contact Information

Elliot

Lurie

Los Angeles

California

USA

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