Brotherly Love

Keith Whitley, Earl Thomas Conley

About Brotherly Love

"Brotherly Love" is a song written by Jimmy Alan Stewart and Tim Nichols, which has been recorded by Moe Bandy, as well as a duet between Keith Whitley and Earl Thomas Conley. Bandy's version appears on his 1989 studio album Many Mansions for Curb Records. The song was the second single from that album, reaching a peak of number 53 on the country music charts in 1989. Country singer Billy Dean recorded the song on his 1990 debut album Young Man.


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2003
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We shared the same last name and the same color eyes
But we fought like tigers over that old red bike
"I'm battin' first and you can't use my glove"
It wouldn't take long until push came to shove

But we looked out for each other
With brotherly love

You hated girls 'til I had my first date
I brought her home from the movies, you stayed up late
Three on the couch watchin' TV
I was smilin' at her while you were laughin' at me

But, I wouldn't trade it for nothin'
Brotherly love

There's a bond that brothers know
And it gets stronger as they grow
A love that time and miles can't come between
We disagree but in the end
There will never be two closer friends
And brotherly love is something we all need

They share the same last name and the same color eyes
But they fight like tigers over one old red bike
And lookin' at them reminds me of us
They're gonna fight and they're gonna fuss

But, they've got something special
It's brotherly love

Yeah, they've got something special
It's brotherly love

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Keith Whitley

Jackie Keith Whitley (July 1, 1954 — May 9, 1989), known professionally as Keith Whitley, was an American country music singer. Whitley's brief career in mainstream country music lasted from 1984 until his death in 1989, but he continues to influence an entire generation of singers and songwriters. He charted 19 singles on the Billboard country charts, including five consecutive Number Ones: "Don't Close Your Eyes", "When You Say Nothing at All", "I'm No Stranger to the Rain", "I Wonder Do You Think of Me" and "It Ain't Nothin'" (the last two posthumously). more »

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Written by: DILLON, STEWART

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Song Fact
"Brotherly Love" is a track from Keith Whitley’s studio album “Kentucky Bluebird.”
Writer Classification
The song was written by famous songwriters, Jimmy MacRae and Tony Haselden.
Artist Numbers Fact
Keith Whitley has had 19 songs in the Top 10 of the Billboard Country charts, but "Brotherly Love" was actually released after his death.
Album Fact
“Kentucky Bluebird” was released in 1991, two years after Whitley's death and it became one of his posthumous hits.
Historical Fact
Keith Whitley died in 1989 at age 33 from alcohol poisoning. His passing sparked a resurgence in his music and popularity.
Song Content Classification
The song "Brotherly Love" is about the bond between two people that feel like they are brothers even though they are not related by blood.
Collaborations Fact
The song, "Brotherly Love", is a duet. Keith Whitley sang this song with Earl Thomas Conley.
Chart Performance Fact
"Brotherly Love" plateaued at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart and marked Conley's final Top 10 hit.
Awards Recognition Fact
With songs like "Brotherly Love," Keith Whitley's posthumous success cemented his place as a mountainous figure in the genre of country music.
Album Influence Fact
Whitley’s “Kentucky Bluebird” album, where "Brotherly Love" track is included, was so inspirational that it influenced many modern country artists including Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss.
Legacy Fact
Despite his tragic death at a young age, Keith Whitley's music including the song "Brotherly Love" continues to resonate with fans and artists within the country music community.

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