Brother Louie
Modern Talking
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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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Album Release"Brother Louie" by Modern Talking is part of the third album "Ready for Romance" which was released in 1986.
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Chart-Topping AchievementThe song topped the German Singles Chart and also achieved top ranking in 20 other countries around the world including Switzerland, Austria, and Norway.
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Duration and FormatThe song, being approximately 3 minutes and 41 seconds long, was released in both vinyl and CD format.
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Musical StyleThe song embodies a style known as Euro disco, which is a blend of pop and disco with electronic music elements.
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Song CompositionThis catchy track was composed by German musician Dieter Bohlen, who is one half of the duo Modern Talking.
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Commercial SuccessIt proved to be one of their biggest hits, its catchy tune and synth-pop elements resonating well with audiences globally.
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Versatile UsageThe 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".
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Distinctive FeatureOne distinctive feature of "Brother Louie" is its enchanting melody, played on an electric guitar, which became a signature feature in Modern Talking's songs.
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Song's Disputed OriginThere 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.
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InterpretationThe song narrates a complex love affair between a white man (Louie) and a black woman, hence exploring themes of love across racial boundaries.
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Re-Recorded VersionsApart from the original 1986 release, the song was also re-recorded for their 1998 album "Back for Good".
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Remixes and CoversDue 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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