Brother Louie

Modern Talking

About Brother Louie

"Brother Louie" is Modern Talking's first single from their third album, Ready for Romance. It was their fourth consecutive single to top the German Singles Chart, after "You're My Heart, You're My Soul", "You Can Win If You Want" and "Cheri, Cheri Lady". "Brother Louie" was released on 27 January 1986 and it peaked at No. 1 on 3 March 1986 in Germany. The single spent four weeks at the top and total of 17 weeks in the German single chart. In the UK, it peaked at No. 4 in the charts and went silver for selling over 250,000 units. "Brother Louie" was also certified silver in France for selling over 250,000 units. In 1998, not long after the duo's reunion, a re-worked version of the single was released entitled "Brother Louie '98". The single, released in a new sleeve, was also successful. It went gold in France for selling over 250,000 units. 


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Dear, love is a burning fire
Stay, cause then the flames grow higher
Babe, don't let him steel your heart
It's easy - easy
Girl, this game can't last forever
Why we cannot live together
Try - don't let him take your love from me

You're no good, can't you see Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
I'm in love - set you free
Oh, she's only looking to me
Only love breaks her heart Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Only love's paradise
Oh - she's only looking to me

Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, she's only looking to me
Oh, let it Louie
She is undercover
Brother Louie, Louie, Louie
Oh, doing what he's doing
So, leave it Louie
Cause I'm her lover

Stay, cause this boy wants to gamble
Stay, love is more than he can handle, girl
Oh, come on stay by me forever, ever
Why does he go on pretending
That - his love is never ending fate
Babe, don't let him steal your love from me

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Modern Talking

Modern Talking was a German synthpop duo consisting of Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen. Their music has often been classified as Europop. They have been referred to as Germany's most successful pop duo, and have had a number of hit singles, reaching the top five in many countries. Some of their most popular and widely known singles are "You're My Heart, You're My Soul", "You Can Win If You Want", "Cheri, Cheri Lady", "Brother Louie", "Atlantis Is Calling (S.O.S. for Love)" and "Geronimo's Cadillac". more »

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Written by: Dieter Bohlen

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Brother Louie" by Modern Talking is part of the third album "Ready for Romance" which was released in 1986.
Chart-Topping Achievement
The song topped the German Singles Chart and also achieved top ranking in 20 other countries around the world including Switzerland, Austria, and Norway.
Duration and Format
The song, being approximately 3 minutes and 41 seconds long, was released in both vinyl and CD format.
Musical Style
The song embodies a style known as Euro disco, which is a blend of pop and disco with electronic music elements.
Song Composition
This catchy track was composed by German musician Dieter Bohlen, who is one half of the duo Modern Talking.
Commercial Success
It proved to be one of their biggest hits, its catchy tune and synth-pop elements resonating well with audiences globally.
Versatile Usage
The song's popularity led it to be used in the movie "Hot Bubblegum – Lemon Popsicle 4" and more recently, in the Netflix series "Stranger Things".
Distinctive Feature
One distinctive feature of "Brother Louie" is its enchanting melody, played on an electric guitar, which became a signature feature in Modern Talking's songs.
Song's Disputed Origin
There was a bit of a controversy over the song's origin. It was often perceived as a cover of Hot Chocolate’s song of the same title that was released earlier, but it is an original piece with completely different tune and lyrics.
Interpretation
The song narrates a complex love affair between a white man (Louie) and a black woman, hence exploring themes of love across racial boundaries.
Re-Recorded Versions
Apart from the original 1986 release, the song was also re-recorded for their 1998 album "Back for Good".
Remixes and Covers
Due to its popularity, "Brother Louie" has been remixed and covered by several different artists internationally. One of the best-known covers is by the American band Stories, which brought the song to number one in the US Billboard Hot 100 charts.

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