WE LOVE THIS!!! LOOKING GLASS - BRANDY (YOU'RE A FINE GIRL) REACTION

[@SteveK77536]

An alltime favorite song, we need more story songs like this.

[@bethcrumpton476]

Brandy is the barmaid. She is in love with a sailor who brings her expensive gifts and who is fond of her, but he makes it known that he lives a sailor's life and probably will never marry her.

[@TheCornishCockney]

I thought the lyrics would have explained that…. Clue: my lover,my lady,is the SEA !! Keep up at the back.

[@lindaleblanc2951]

Thank you...ppeople trying to make everything its not.

[@poosala8821]

20 years Navy here. Brandy was girl serving whiskey and wine to the sailors who sit around and talk about their homes. She loved a sailor who came to port frequently he gave her a locket with a braided chain made of finest silver from the north of Spain meaning she meant something special to him. But he never lied, no harbor was his home, but she loved him anyway and walk home alone every night after work. I've sa in bars across the world and talked about my home with the other sailors I was with. This story rings true to life.

[@michelletaylor1091]

Brandy was a girl who was in love with a sailor. His first love was being out on the sea.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

It's as simple as that. The story is told clearly.

[@mikemath9508]

as it should be. the sea is a man's romance

[@brandyg.1634]

My parents named me after this song. They heard it on the radio on the way to the hospital.

[@josephbeall303]

Yes the guy with the beard at the beginning is Kenny Rogers, lead singer of the First Edition. Check out their hit "I just dropped in (to see what condition my condition was in)" I enjoy your reactions. Keep em coming.

[@karenmontoyapaints-n-craft8894]

He was in the First Edition. Look up their song “I Just Stepped in to See What Condition my Condition is in”

[@debjorgo]

Blond guy with Kenny was Terry Williams, the guitarist for the First Edition. This was from the First Edition's TV show Rollin' On the River.

[@leetroy3129]

Something’s Burning was a good song from Kenny Rogers and the First Addition too.

[@Lafever1883]

True Story. My dad was a musician this was one of his favorite songs to play. When my mom was pregnant with me she and my dad had to flip a coin because they could not agree on a name. Dad won and so that is how I got the name Brandy LOL.

[@oldermusiclover]

knew a couple who named their daughter Brandy

[@brainsareus]

It's a lovely story; because he was honest, and knew he could not give her the life she wanted. That is unselfish love in the larger sense of it; he was not into a quickie fix for himself, which could be hurtful to her.

[@leetroy3129]

Lord he was an honest man. (lyric)

[@oldermusiclover]

reminds me of people who are married to their profession like musicians

[@wmpetroff2307]

Thank you both for selecting this wonderful track. This gorgeous, meaningful song compelled me to visit Spain. I was on the coast of Northern Spain imaging the ships of the 1400s. The docks and taverns and the sea and the many unrequited loves. Its really a sad love story. Try to hear the studio stereo version.

[@R.POWELL]

Love love love this song- good memories ♥!!

[@liannegreen692]

There were many girls named Brandy, because of this song. That is Kenny Rogers in the long hair and beard (this is his television show with First Edition). I remember this song on the radio back in 1972, along with Dr. Hook and Sylvia's Mother.

[@knew3355]

I thought that looked like Kenny Rogers, thanks!

[@CardiacCat]

Sylvia's Mother was a great song. So heart felt and I always like Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show.

[@brandyperry-giotis9962]

I'm one of those girls! In 1978 my mom heard this on the way to the hospital to deliver me. I 💜 this song!!

[@ahcapella]

Besides this song, “Alone Again Naturally” by Gilbert O'Sullivan was _another_ huge hit from '72 which Shawn & Mel have reacted to.

[@perrys5150]

The story is just what it is. Brandy loves a sailor but she can’t steal him from the sea.

[@LadyGator1983]

Another wonderful song I grew up listening to!!!!!

[@bettypogue7021]

I loved this song so much as a young girl in the 70s. I named my forever 29 daughter Brandy. My Brandy was a fine Girl. That was my husband's nickname for Girl.

[@shauncronin3961]

Your eyes could steal a sailor from the sea. Great line

[@deborahcornell171]

A song about a girl's love for a sailor. AND about a sailor's love of the sea. Other songs we ocean lovers really love..."Cool Change" by the Little River Band...""Sailing" by Christopher Cross..."Southern Cross" by Crosby Stills & Nash. 💙🌊☮

[@richruksenas5992]

Don't forget Downeaster Alexa.

[@leetroy3129]

They should absolutely react to Southern Cross by Crosby Stills and Nash. It’s my favorite CS&N song. That’s really saying something because they have so many good songs.

[@randymeister4553]

Great song one of my all time favorites ❤

[@itchyandred4131]

The bearded guy was Kenny Rogers he was in a group called the first edition ✌️

[@debigiroux1811]

I love this! I remember this song being on the radio all the time when I was in grade school. Love you guys. Play some David Gates with the group Bread. Such great songs.

[@laudanum669]

Agreed, My favorite is the title song for the movie "The Goodbye Girl".

[@ahcapella]

This was my favorite song in ’72. _Huge_ summer hit! For this performance, the instruments came from a backing tape, but the lead vocal was truly live.

[@THEREALBONGMAN]

I love this feel good music from this time era...some of my favorite music.

[@hyacinth4368]

This song is my absolute favorite! Any time I hear it brings back the beautiful Spring of 1972, when I was 17!

[@davidgoldstein1526]

The best one-hit wonder of the 70's. ☺☺

[@ogmandog]

Daaaaaaaaaam! The sign looks awesome my two locos!

[@starleemartin1961]

This used to play constantly on our local oldies station especially during the summer. Just brings back the nostalgia of the early 2000s as a teen singing this while enjoying the southern nights and trying not to die of heatstroke. Lol.

[@tomaroni6670]

Brandy served drinks in a harbor bar where sailors spent shore leave....ALL of them dream of her being theirs while they are away at sea....then one sailor caught her heart and although she loved him....he reminded her that the sea was his only love.....And YES...although I really like Hennessy.....No Brandy was not a drink in this song...

[@royjohnson465]

...but Brandy was serving Whiskey and Wine! One of the best, a very favorite feel good song of mine but drinking Brandy is also a feel good. ✌😃👍

[@sangorilla1]

such a bittersweet song ---

[@bakercarl8518]

Always good to hear. Brandy all lady.

[@leetroy3129]

This is one of my all time favorite songs! Another one is Ride Captain Ride by Blues Image. Both of these songs have been among my favorites since I was a young girl. With Brandy Looking Glass was a one hit wonder.✌️❤️

[@royjohnson465]

YES I agree!! ...and also Dancing in the Moonlight by King Harvest.

[@johneldridge8678]

Love that song!!!

[@cdfdesantis699]

Brandy's sailor is like many who sail the oceans. Their real & truest love is the sea.

[@martic51]

One of my favorite songs ever!❤️❤️❤️

[@gailcalderone5229]

Brandi was a woman that was in love with a sailor...He also loved her but loved the sea more.....if u listen to the words u can't miss it ..

[@marieraynock6440]

Oh guys you are a riot. I was in high school when this came out lol. We used to hang out at the beach every summer in Rhode Island. Just picture walking on the boardwalk watching the ships go By lol and listening to this. Pure Heaven. Brady was a bartender in one of the coast towns. She fell in love with a sailor who came in every time he was in port. She loved him but he always told her the truth that he was leaving and couldn’t stay. 🥲

[@TheColdrush22]

Love you guys, and I love you for not placating fans. Be authentic. Keep it up. Sometimes I think that you’re acting like you like a song b/c of the audience, but f everyone who doesn’t dig you for what you are.

[@neilmartin99]

Brandy is a liquor? Whoa!

[@eixor]

LOVE THIS SONG.

[@mikenielsen7008]

I love when you use the live videos from back then, gives me great memories of the 70's.

[@kj320175]

LMAO, The way you boppin makes yoda look like hes gasping for breath!

[@jettechdonatkins]

I played this a lot on the juke box at Hannigan's burger joint in East St.Louis,Illinois a lot when this came out.This is still a great song.Thanks for this reaction!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

THE BUOYS "TIMOTHY",, A MUST HEAR CLASSIC..TRUTH!!

[@thecelt471]

First heard this while I was in the Navy, good memories.

[@soniabawa8635]

Beautiful voice and perfect performance

[@arnopol]

When I was in Air Force basic training in Summer, 1972, this was the favorite song at Lackland AFB in San Antonio.

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

I can remember listening to this going up to the cottage,ahh the memerories,i hold this one close

[@laudanum669]

Another great 70's song is "Thunder Island" by Jay Ferguson. I love your reactions, Thanks !!

[@oldermusiclover]

THIS CAME OUT AROUND THE TIME I GOT OUT OF SCHOOL ONE OF MY FAV 70'S TUNES

[@scottderechinsky9896]

I used to sing this song to a bartender I knew named Brandy. She loved it. 🤣

[@karenmontoyapaints-n-craft8894]

This song came out when I was 15. Loved it then and still do.

[@bjthompson5259]

I was named after this song and it's a curse !!!

[@Redgascan]

Brandy is a barmaid that loves a sailor that only loves the sea. I grew up around a port and bars. When this song came out, I really could see this all happening in my mind.

[@tammyjohnston227]

I noticed as your dancing, it looks like Yoda is singing along..love it

[@haroldcraiger3842]

I would like to see you react to the band Ambrosia. They were a good 70s band that had the vibe you seem to he enjoying. I also love 70s music, its all I listen to.

[@stevewalsh4850]

Brandi is a bar maid in love with a sailor but he’s an honest man, he cannot love her back like that, his mistress is the sea

[@BST-lm4po]

Thank-you for letting the song play thru! I see too many people who give reviews and they stop the song every ten seconds, and I'm thinking "how can you get a feel for the song when you're chopping it up into a dozen pieces, usually just as the song is peaking!" So props to you for letting the song play out! 👍

[@leetroy3129]

I also follow reactors Andy & Alex. That’s one reason that I like them. They never interrupt a song. They wait until after the song is done before giving their comments. Another reason is that Alex is eye candy. ✌️❤️

[@b.buster.]

Still remember the days then when I had the same hair.

[@thebordenkw486]

First time??! No way, unless you've been living under a rock 😂

[@rebeccawyse5562]

This has always been on my fave list.

[@t.r.1708]

Brandy is a liquor but not in this song. The sailor was being honest with her telling her that he had to put his job first before he settles down! Poor Brandy! Great song and reaction!

[@brainsareus]

He may have actually been putting HER first. Maybe; it was not his job only; he also, may not have been into settling down. When he said "what a fine wife you could be"; we can't assume, he was talking about himself specifically.

[@royjohnson465]

...but Brandy was serving Whiskey and Wine! One of the best, a very favorite feel good song of mine but drinking Brandy is also a feel good. ✌😃👍

[@mikewrasman5103]

I LOVE Looking Glass. I give it a solid 10!

[@captainh3831]

If you're going to be remembered for one song, then by God let it be this one.

[@kylesummers1565]

Guardians of the Galaxy did a great job of making so many aware of some old tunes. Peace, Love!

[@itmightbme]

Love! ❤

[@staceyobrecht1731]

Mel! Your voice is beautiful 😍

[@elikahnapace8668]

kenny rogers was one of the men introducing this song...he was lead singer for kenny rogers and the first edition...rueben james and somethings burning couple of their hits

[@randallcoburn8246]

Long haired guy that introduced them was Kenny Rogers

[@andydurazo5337]

Looking Glass one hit wonder but, what a hit it was!

[@georgehucks2560]

Doing the introduction on the right it was KENNY ROGERS.

[@stanrock2225]

Great song!

[@Dee-gk6zg]

I love his voice!

[@ronacheson6936]

Love your reactions

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙😎

[@Zebred2001]

Looking Glass' other great hit was - Jimmy Loves Mary Anne.

[@deegomez2089]

Classic 🎶🎵🔥🔥🔥

[@suedyment511]

The guy on your right is Kenny Rogers when he was with The First Edition they had a Big Hit - Something's Burning ) 1970

[@johnperkins4201]

How in the world do you think "Brandy" was a liquor in this song? It's pretty simple, she was a barmaid with a sailor for a boyfriend and couldn't commit to Brandy because his love was also the sea.

[@laudanum669]

Another 70's suggestion "Hello it's Me" by Todd Rundgren. He has a ton of hits and has produced and written songs for dozens of artists, he's a music genius.

[@p.j.morris633]

Love this song. My niece her name is Brandi she hates this song because some creepy man use to sing it to her every time he saw her. Anyway great reaction Mel and Shawn.

[@dionysiacosmos]

IDK if anyone has told you but one of the presenters at the beginning was KENNY ROGERS!!! The group he had a hit with was called The First Edition, who had a syndicated in the 1960s. Kenny is the one with the beard.

[@jimmypadgett1106]

One hit wonders

[@smedleybutler1969]

That was Kenny Rogers!

[@GinaPressley]

He's referring to a lady. She's a fine girl, what a good wife she would be but hos life his love and his lady is the sea.

[@joeoneill6587]

The introducers were Kenny Rogers and his bands lead guitarist when his band was called the First Addition

[@davidphillips4476]

Bearded guy was none other than KENNY ROGERS!! His band First Edition. This is my favorite song from that time frame.

[@krisfox3537]

Brandy was a barmaid that served drinks to the sailors who came into port.

[@twoheart7813]

The name is a little play on words but she was in love with a sailor who loved the sea, its like that

[@davidhoward6254]

Gotta dig into the lyrics it's all about the girl and the guy she'll never have At night, when the bars close down Brandy walks through a silent town And loves a man who's not around She still can hear him say The Sailor says "Brandy, you're a fine girl What a good wife you would be But my life, my love, my lady Is the sea..." Along with that there's the bridge Yes Brandy used to watch his eyes when he told his sailing stories She could feel the ocean fall and rise, she felt its rage and glory But he had always told the truth, Lord, he was an honest man And Brandy does her best to understand... Yep...all about the relationship, not the drink.

[@nativetexan9776]

She was a girl who was trying to save herself for a love that will never be because he could not let go of the love for sailing.

[@sarahdixon1943]

So, when Shawn bounces up and down to the song it looks like Yoda is trying to talk.. 🤷🏻‍♀️😏😊😁

[@michaeltaylor8835]

When songs told stories

[@SirWrecksy]

This song is simply about a man a woman can never have

[@garylev35]

The person on the right introducing the group was Kenny Rogers

[@timtravasos2742]

No, Brandy is a waitresd who loves a sailors who will never be home. And even though he gave her a silver but tells her that he cant be there for her because he will always be at sea. One of the best stories in any rock songs ever.

[@markavell7111]

This Is 1972! I was doing LSD and Digging it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MntrTodd]

This is the only song they are known for, but the other seven songs on the LP are just as good.

[@dannybeaty3486]

The record of this sounds much better.

[@glassontherocks]

As long as he pays his child support Brandy is cool with that.

[@dannycorbitt2389]

That was Kenny Rogers with the guy introducing them.... Kenny Rogers and the First Edition.....

[@mikewrasman5103]

This was probably The Midnight Special.

[@brianbrooks1285]

He's torn between a single life he always knew and a barmaid that he thinks will give him a life that he needs! But the song is written in a way that if you don't think, you would think it's about liquor. But if you do think, you can tell it's about something deeper! It's written in a way much like the song Tennessee Whiskey !

[@larrybutler8965]

Naw it was bar maid who guy she loved was in love with the sea.. look it up but I always knew . This came out the year I graduated from high school 1972 and also perform that song during karaoke. LB Boomer Sooner November 23, 2024 2:59am