Now listen to lead singer Elliot Lurie’s calming voice, as he tells you the story of everyone’s favorite barmaid from that port out in western Spain:
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“Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)” – Looking Glass
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Yes, this song was a “one hit wonder,” but oh what a wonder it was. Peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, this song has infiltrated every facet of popular culture, from movies and television to (for better or for worse) karaoke bars across the world. In fact, this song was so popular during its heyday that it actually created a significant spike in parents naming their children “Brandy” as documented by the United States Social Security Agency: ranking 353rd for girls names in 1971 then jumping up to 82nd in 1973 just a year after the song’s release.
Shuffle With Confidence 