[SamAdams76]

[ValleyofHope]

Always liked the song...brings back great memories of growing up in the 70’s

[SkyDancer]

I LOVE this song. It’s almost my theme song.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Karma! I was JUST singing, ‘Brandy’ this morning!

‘Alone, Again’ is SUCH a depressing song. Catchy tune, but so, so sad. But then, again, totally sardonic.

I mean, can life really be THAT bad? ;)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Barry Manilow wrote ‘Mandy’ about his dog. He was crazy for Spaniels of some sort, if I’m remembering my Tiger Beat magazines correctly. ;)

Still a great song if you’ve ever loved a dog (or a person) that much. And who hasn’t? :)

[lee martell]

I recall this song. It was very well written and believably performed. Similar to another deeply introverted song that came out the previous year:
“That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be”, by Carly Simon. Artfully done by her. Nobody could have done it better.

[fidelis]

Gilbert is still alive and kicking today at the age of 75 and no doubt still collecting some nice royalty checks.

No doubt. I heard an interview with Al Stewart recently where he said he has been living a comfortable life all these years due to his biggest hit from the early 70’s, “Year Of the Cat”.

[BenLurkin]

You say Gilbert and Sullivan?

“The Sun Whose Rays”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icgbv0yWdX0

[Nateman]

Coast to Coast had on the remaining members of the Cowsills band last night. I had no idea who they were until I listened to the show. Usually Coast to Coast has on wackos who insult my intelligence so I seldom listen. The Partridge Family TV show was based on them, but without the tyrannical dad

[LibertyWoman]

Music to hang yourself by

[markman46]

Dang thanks for the earworm 🤣

[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

“Brandy” was always one of my favorites - brings back teenage memories. I bought the album because of it, but there was nothing much else good on it. Probably still have it in a box in the garage.

[Fester Chugabrew]

As a youth I deeply despised that song. As an elder I greatly enjoy it.

[G Larry]

Brandy is an old favorite.

I was newly stationed at Vandenberg AFB, CA. when it came out.

[Dr. Sivana]

The poor man is obliged to keep the hair. He was always considered one of the nice huys of pop music.

[ronniesgal]

1972....what a summer for me. :)

[packrat35]

Loved that song. Fell in love but she didn’t love me and I drove my roommate crazy playing it over and over.

Trying to get away and move on, caused me a lot of misery and stupidity in my life. Nearly died several times, got arrested, and more. Finally moved back home with my parents to get my life together, as I would surely have ended up dead or in prison the way I was going.

It worked out for the best in the end. Been married to another for the past 33 years.