S.O.D. "Brother Louie" by The Stories

7/31/2016     The original version was released in 1973 by the group Hot Chocolate with their biggest single being "You Sexy Thing."  "Brother Louie" was a big hit in the UK for them.  Stories' version, released six months later was a #1 hit in Canada and on two U.S. charts including the Billboard Hot 100.  The lead vocalist may surprise you.

     The rock/pop group was  active from 1972–1974 and in this time released 4 albums and 8 singles.  They were put together in New York City by guitarist/vocalist Ian Lloyd and keyboardist Michael Brown.  The two were introduced by their fathers, who played together as session violinists.