About The Song
“Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” is a 1972 hit single by the American pop rock band Looking Glass from their debut album. The song was penned by Elliot Lurie, the band’s lead guitarist and co-vocalist. The catchy tune reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100 charts, staying there for a week. It was considered significant in the rock music scene of the early 1970s, and was a defining moment for the career of Looking Glass.
The lyrics tell a story of a barmaid named Brandy in a bustling port town, who is admired by countless sailors. The origin of the song may relate to a legendary sea captain, Ellis, with whom lead singer Wally Fallon was previously involved. Despite containing no mention of the spirit, the tune became popularly associated with the drink “Brandy,” likely due to the shared name and the romantic and melancholic theme.