This song was my life too, when I was 19 years old. I'm Italian and my girlfriend at the time was Black. Now she's been my wife for 20 years and we have two great kids. Life's short and this world is brutal and our love has gotten us through it all. Our lives are lovely.
When Louie Louie first came out, it was banned from the radio stations. It was impossible to find the record in the stores. The kids put so much pressure on the radio stations that they finally started playing it on the air.
Actually it was originally performed by the group Hot Chocolate and they had two verses in it that were controversial it didn’t do very good for them. About six months later the Stories asked if they cover it. They eliminated the two verses that were controversial and it did very good in the US.
India, you don't see color, you see the character of the person. That's because you're a good person with a heart of gold. Following your reactions for over 2 years and I've seen nothing in your videos that tells me otherwise. Which is why you're loved here on your channel by many.
I was 13 when this came out and I loved this song. Especially the line, "ain't no difference if your black or your white". This feeling was part of personal growth way back when. We also grew up watching the Jeffersons, Good Times, What's Happening, Stanford and Son - the actors became part of our families, their stories gave us something think about, but also to realize that we are all the same - we worry about money, and family, mom is going to be mad at you for skipping school, what's for dinner, etc. Thank you India, this was what I needed today.
the heart wants what the heart wants and it doesn't matter who we love because Love is Love. We Should Love One Another for how we treat each other, and I love that. Love YOU India!!!
If I remember the original version goes on to describe the rejection from both families. But absolutely yes - you love who you love, look to people as to what type of person they are, character, etc.
People went to jail over love It was against the law! When they changed the laws people lost family. But Love is family and to hell with those who disapprove!
I remember this song, but had no idea the band was so good and the lead singer was so great. That guy has/had a great voice. I wonder where he ended up .... surely he couldn't have just fallen into obscurity after this recording.
I can tell you from experience that it happened the opposite way too. I dated one of the sweetest guys I've ever met but I was white and his family weren't having it. They weren't too shy to let me know it either! I guess luckily for them, it didn't work out for us. But we parted as friends. He was a beautiful person that I still think about often.
I just discovered this chooon for the 1st time through my UA-cam feeds, so glad I clicked on it, it's brilliant and love discovering old tunes even after all these years as I'm heading towards my 60's, I heard the Disco Perfection mix first then had to watch the live version and originially thought it was a woman singing it, the lyrics are great as is the message of the song, love is love, whatever color
Love this 'one hit wonder' song - as a 20 year old budding guitarist in 1974, I had an audition with a prominent, successful area top 40 band (who had a great lead vocalist), they told me to learn 4 or 5 songs from their list, and this is one that i spent some time learning the solo and parts - -when I got to the audition, they said they didn't do this song anymore. Anyway, I was kinda nervous, had a couple years experience with a couple other bands, but didn't end up getting the gig. Ironically, about a year later, they called me and offered me the position, but I had started my own group in the meantime and didn't want to jump ship.
"I first heated,this group'Stories', Songlyric 'Brother Louie's,as a 12 year old girl --1974:I like the entire rhythm,aire,the lead Mr.vocal's voice,and the words. . . My Mom and Dad were Jamaican:My mom had an antique photograph of her paternal Jewish grandfather.My mom's mother was brown complected,with dark long wavy hair (late 1800's--1920's). 6--23--2022'
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." Martin Luther King (August 28, 1963).
The keyboardist came from a 60s Boston band called "Left Banke" And Aerosmith s Stephen Tyler did background vocals on their 2nd lp. Their big hit was "Walk away Renee"! And "Pretty Balarina"!
Huge #1 hit for these guys back in 1973, and I still have the 45... 😁...very serious subject on interracial relationships and dating in the early 70s, and here we are 47 years later dealing with the same tensions in 2020...a bit better than 5 decades ago but we still got some ignorant people out here that still do not believe in racial acceptance nor respect it....I know you fully understand it because of your background and your parents families...but we all love and respect you, India...😎✌🏿🥰
You are showing me a lot today. Open a door for me to feel and understend the power of comunicate trough the music. Deep deep mind and soul. Tkanks from Northen Pacific Costa Rica. Love your reaction on Too late to turn back now ! Think i love love.
Doing the soulful seventies there was a group of bands and solo artists that was "Funky", Mandrill song Fencewal, Foxxy, Get Off and even Peter Frampton Do You Feel the Way I feel and of course The Average White Band, Doobie Brothers, Wet Willie all the greats from the Friday Night Don K friday night concerts. Keep of your good work and keep me feeling warmhearted from the memories of the old days and letting everyone heard that a lost of music of today are sampled from songs of the pass .... thank you!
I had this 45! My friend Terri and I wore out the needle of record player playing when 11. My friend Terri Newton Karem who now feeds the homeless in her personal ministry to feed cloth and help find shelter for homeless in Charlotte NC . She's out there on the streets Mon=Fri.
early '70s in college I dated a beautiful coed, she was black and me white. Our friends were happy for us, was a beautiful relationship; would marry her in a heartbeat if I saw her today.
We grew up being tought to look at the heart. My brother-in-law is anglo and we are indigious people. When his grandchildren were born they are also black but he never saw color. He loved all of them the same. He got looks and comments but he stood strong and gave them more love. Good for him, he had my whole respect. Hurray to all mixed families, teach them to love and respect all cultures not color. 😇
I knew this was going to get you…..I saw these guys when I was 20….Always loved this song…keep looking, there is some amazing stuff out there waiting to be heard…peace….
I dated a beautiful woman of color when i was a young man , great relationship but back then i was in more than a couple of fights defending her honor , I hate that she moved out west, but im also glad (most ) people have come to their sense and realize love has no color
I was 14 when this song came out. My parents were not good parents but at least they were not racists or homophobes. Growing up in Hollywood CA provided a more tolerant and liberal setting that allowed people of different cultures and sexual orientations to develop friendships and love relationships with a lot less intolerance than middle America (yeah, we have racists and bigots here too). I do not discriminate who I date (except drunks and smokers LOL) being racist makes no sense. I could be passing over a woman who could be the greatest love of my life and my soulmate. The song generated discussions among kids in school and provoked thought. I remember one of my teachers talked about the lyrics in class. Sad in this day and age, there are cultures that still give their members grief if the dare to love someone that is not of their culture. This needs to end.
Great reaction! I’ve always been the same way about color . I used to bawl my eyes out when some of my family members would call people of color bad names and wonder WHY ! Even as a toddler , I didn’t understand why people would hate someone based on their skin color . I’m like you . Of people are kind to me , I’m kind to them . I’ve actually been treated with more kindness and respect from all the Latino men I work with than many of my so called white “friends “ . And many of them don’t even speak English and I barely speak Spanish . But they’re all so sweet and respectful to me . Anyway, this is one of my all time favorite songs . Love everything about it . Glad you enjoyed it ❤
Hi India, I loved your reaction and comments on this song. You explained the meaning of the song beautifully. And you’re so right about mixed dating/marriage was very controversial in the 1970’s (and earlier). Your sentiments about just loving whoever you want to are so true. Racism is so awful. I really liked your presentation and your personality. I always loved the sound of this song and the singer. The melody was catchy, and the singer had a soulful, gravelly voice very similar to the great Rod Stewart.
This is a bad ass song!!!! Glad I discovered and it’s the beat for me and it’s everything oh and it happens to be about jungle fever which don’t make me no ever mind great story and an ode to that brown shuga
I been listening to this song most of my life and it's the first time I've ever seen the singer. What a surprise. I thought he was black and they were a soul band.
one of my favourite versions of this song off the original by hot chocolate. most of the cover versions tend to omit the story of louie also being brought home to the girl's parents and being rejected by them too. check out versions by The Quireboys (less funk, more Chicago blues/rock), Peter Beckett (bluesy, but like early 90s vocal-centric), and The Oppressed (punk-rock/brit-punk, Clash-esque)
That was fun, joyful listening with you.. Great song pick and thaught provoking. I was so curious to see a young person's perspective on this song. Your "reaction" beautiful and eloquent.
Hi India, Clicked on to see if it was the song I remembered(It was). I thought it was called Louie ,Louie. Lol. Don't remember the brother part, but then again, I was 13 or 14 depending what month this was released in.
This song was my life too, when I was 19 years old. I'm Italian and my girlfriend at the time was Black. Now she's been my wife for 20 years and we have two great kids. Life's short and this world is brutal and our love has gotten us through it all. Our lives are lovely.
Good man, love friom Ireland
Actually, the lead singer happens to be Italian-American.
Really good. Greetings from Peru.
😎 🆒️. Hope u and your family have a happy and healthy life.
When Louie Louie first came out, it was banned from the radio stations. It was impossible to find the record in the stores. The kids put so much pressure on the radio stations that they finally started playing it on the air.
This must have been in the US? In the UK it was played everywhere.
@@bibakroll8999 I was 6 in 1973, and I heard the song very often, so maybe it was banned only in certain parts of the US where I am.
Actually it was originally performed by the group Hot Chocolate and they had two verses in it that were controversial it didn’t do very good for them. About six months later the Stories asked if they cover it. They eliminated the two verses that were controversial and it did very good in the US.
it hit #1
I heard it on the radio and had the 45
India, you don't see color, you see the character of the person. That's because you're a good person with a heart of gold. Following your reactions for over 2 years and I've seen nothing in your videos that tells me otherwise. Which is why you're loved here on your channel by many.
The song is a snapshot in tine… it was sad for couples that had to go against the grain of the time ..
Great comment and you are absolutely correct thank you
I was 13 when this came out and I loved this song. Especially the line, "ain't no difference if your black or your white". This feeling was part of personal growth way back when. We also grew up watching the Jeffersons, Good Times, What's Happening, Stanford and Son - the actors became part of our families, their stories gave us something think about, but also to realize that we are all the same - we worry about money, and family, mom is going to be mad at you for skipping school, what's for dinner, etc.
Thank you India, this was what I needed today.
Remember the time of this song. Beautiful woman are beautiful women color means nothing. If you love someone that's all that matters.
Amen...
Karl Shuler Hell to the yes!
Beautiful women come in all shades of color
Sort of an awkward phrasing there, dude.
@@brainsareus how do you figure. Do you even know what the song is about and when it came out.
Sounds like you have a good grasp on how things used to be and how far we have come. Unfortunately, a lot of younger people don't.
BINGO.
Well not far enough
@@danplaysbass6294 To my point
Unfortunately we are going backwards right now becoming more segregated than ever
I loved this when I 12. Played over, and over, and over and over. I still have that 45 record and it's got a crack😢
I've always liked the song from the first time I heard it was 9 years old still one of my favorite songs of the 70s
Wow,I was just singing this song earlier,lol...always loved this one!
I'm 65 now and remember this song well, it became a hit when the original version did not.
To hear the FULL story about Louie , best thing is to go see the band who wrote this song, Hot Chocolate.
This is a fantadtic song. And you obviously understood this song. It was a huge hit way back in the day. They are a yerrific band.
the heart wants what the heart wants and it doesn't matter who we love because Love is Love. We Should Love One Another for how we treat each other, and I love that. Love YOU India!!!
Right on!
Huge Hit in the Summer of '73. It went to #1.
I was 15 when this song came out still love it 50 years later
If I remember the original version goes on to describe the rejection from both families. But absolutely yes - you love who you love, look to people as to what type of person they are, character, etc.
yeah original version was like 7 minutes long
Yes in the original both families reject the couple but they didn't break up.
The lead singer reminds me of early Rod Stewart when his voice was really really scratchy.
More like Steve Marriott from early Humble pie.
@@johndsvidson5322
Agree, Steve Marriott
Rod's voice was too raspy for me . Though he was much better in Jeff Becks band from the late 60s.
One of my favourite songs from my teenage years ❤️ thanks
I love this girls reaction. Her faces say it all. This is one of the best reactions to a song video I have seen love it!
People went to jail over love It was against the law! When they changed the laws people lost family. But Love is family and to hell with those who disapprove!
I remember this song, but had no idea the band was so good and the lead singer was so great. That guy has/had a great voice. I wonder where he ended up .... surely he couldn't have just fallen into obscurity after this recording.
He still performs today.
I can tell you from experience that it happened the opposite way too. I dated one of the sweetest guys I've ever met but I was white and his family weren't having it. They weren't too shy to let me know it either! I guess luckily for them, it didn't work out for us. But we parted as friends. He was a beautiful person that I still think about often.
A great song
Great song from my teen years.. brown sugar is addictive!
Never heard of this group, but I’m diggin’ ‘em.
The put out out 2 great lps.
Man! You groove. You are making the scene! You dig?......Hippie lingo from the 1960s.
I just discovered this chooon for the 1st time through my UA-cam feeds, so glad I clicked on it, it's brilliant and love discovering old tunes even after all these years as I'm heading towards my 60's, I heard the Disco Perfection mix first then had to watch the live version and originially thought it was a woman singing it, the lyrics are great as is the message of the song, love is love, whatever color
Ian has some serious soul!!!
Yes he did its sad music like this is gone forever
Love this 'one hit wonder' song - as a 20 year old budding guitarist in 1974, I had an audition with a prominent, successful area top 40 band (who had a great lead vocalist), they told me to learn 4 or 5 songs from their list, and this is one that i spent some time learning the solo and parts - -when I got to the audition, they said they didn't do this song anymore. Anyway, I was kinda nervous, had a couple years experience with a couple other bands, but didn't end up getting the gig. Ironically, about a year later, they called me and offered me the position, but I had started my own group in the meantime and didn't want to jump ship.
great song, loved her reaction.....................songs like this transcend time.......👌👌👍
Another great song 🎧🎶 Peace Love and Togetherness. Brown Sugar!
"I first heated,this group'Stories', Songlyric 'Brother Louie's,as a 12 year old girl --1974:I like the entire rhythm,aire,the lead Mr.vocal's voice,and the words. . . My Mom and Dad were Jamaican:My mom had an antique photograph of her paternal Jewish grandfather.My mom's mother was brown complected,with dark long wavy hair (late 1800's--1920's). 6--23--2022'
Beautiful song! Love is Beautiful... My Family is mixed with Beautiful Colors.
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." Martin Luther King (August 28, 1963).
+1000. Unfortunately, it's the liberal democrats who want to divide us according to race.
Not anymore. Now it is ok to hate white people because they are born white and racist
The keyboardist came from a 60s Boston band called "Left Banke" And Aerosmith s Stephen Tyler did background vocals on their 2nd lp.
Their big hit was "Walk away Renee"!
And "Pretty Balarina"!
Huge #1 hit for these guys back in 1973, and I still have the 45... 😁...very serious subject on interracial relationships and dating in the early 70s, and here we are 47 years later dealing with the same tensions in 2020...a bit better than 5 decades ago but we still got some ignorant people out here that still do not believe in racial acceptance nor respect it....I know you fully understand it because of your background and your parents families...but we all love and respect you, India...😎✌🏿🥰
I still have the 45 as well from my mama and dad. Love is love no matter what.
Got to listen to the original version by the great R&B group Hot Chocolate you won’t be disappointed I promise..
You are showing me a lot today. Open a door for me to feel and understend the power of comunicate trough the music. Deep deep mind and soul. Tkanks from Northen Pacific Costa Rica. Love your reaction on Too late to turn back now ! Think i love love.
The original is by Hot Chocolate.
And their conversations between the family members are much more explicit.
You sexy thing..
@@justchillin2844 my favorite!
@Squirmin Herman the one eyed German thats the truth..
Now that I've heard the original I prefer it.
Doing the soulful seventies there was a group of bands and solo artists that was "Funky", Mandrill song Fencewal, Foxxy, Get Off and even Peter Frampton Do You Feel the Way I feel and of course The Average White Band, Doobie Brothers, Wet Willie all the greats from the Friday Night Don K friday night concerts. Keep of your good work and keep me feeling warmhearted from the memories of the old days and letting everyone heard that a lost of music of today are sampled from songs of the pass .... thank you!
I had this 45! My friend Terri and I wore out the needle of record player playing when 11. My friend Terri Newton Karem who now feeds the homeless in her personal ministry to feed cloth and help find shelter for homeless in Charlotte NC . She's out there on the streets Mon=Fri.
India, you have such a beautiful way of thinking. God Bless You! ❤️
Really good song...deep song..
One of the most defining songs in the era!
I love how everyone reacts the the brown sugar line. I looked the song back then, but i didn't know what it was about. Love it more now.
I teared up watching you when he said..."Ain't no difference if your black or white"...
This was 'The Midnight Special'... one o' th' best rock shows ever... even the violins were 'live'.
this song in 1973 makes this song even more beautiful... because like you said wasn't accepted back then.
Couldn't love your reaction any more than hearing a song I loved when it first came out.
Love your Reactions, you are truly an empath.
That's what makes you even more beautiful India
Lots of radio airplay in the 70s, when interracial couples were becoming a more common sight thanks to the 60s movements. Very topical song.
I absoiutely 100% agreed with you. India judge the character and heart of A person love has no barriers you.love who love. That what true love is.
You cut right to the heart of the song’s story here! Good on ya!!
You are everything everybody should strive to be like,what a great president you would be .Ioads of love and respect thank you ⚖️👏🤝
~INDIA` LOVE your comments & outlook. You're an awesome young lady. my family is mixed too & I love them ALL..
I appreciate your take on this song. I feel the same as you!
early '70s in college I dated a beautiful coed, she was black and me white. Our friends were happy for us, was a beautiful relationship; would marry her in a heartbeat if I saw her today.
That about sums me up😁
love this, have not heard this since the 70's
Have to remember that this was 5 years after the Loving v. Virginia decision.
The heart doesn’t see it only feels!!
I love what you said about how you were raised!
We grew up being tought to look at the heart. My brother-in-law is anglo and we are indigious people. When his grandchildren were born they are also black but he never saw color. He loved all of them the same. He got looks and comments but he stood strong and gave them more love. Good for him, he had my whole respect. Hurray to all mixed families, teach them to love and respect all cultures not color. 😇
I always love this song and i love your reaction India, i do love color people i love Brown sugar and i love you india ❤
I knew this was going to get you…..I saw these guys when I was 20….Always loved this song…keep looking, there is some amazing stuff out there waiting to be heard…peace….
I dated a beautiful woman of color when i was a young man , great relationship but back then i was in more than a couple of fights defending her honor , I hate that she moved out west, but im also glad (most ) people have come to their sense and realize love has no color
One of my favorite tunes of all times
Had the record~ STILL love it!
Brother Louie was a righeous dude. Pity this was a one-hit wonder.
They weren't a singles band they were more progressive listen to their two albums.
The song is still on my playlist because as I was once told ( love has no color ) #StopTheHateSpreadTheLove
Great show. You are an awsome person! Peace!
Year before i graduated HS. LOVE it. WE all (young people ) accepted "it".
I was 14 when this song came out. My parents were not good parents but at least they were not racists or homophobes. Growing up in Hollywood CA provided a more tolerant and liberal setting that allowed people of different cultures and sexual orientations to develop friendships and love relationships with a lot less intolerance than middle America (yeah, we have racists and bigots here too). I do not discriminate who I date (except drunks and smokers LOL) being racist makes no sense. I could be passing over a woman who could be the greatest love of my life and my soulmate. The song generated discussions among kids in school and provoked thought. I remember one of my teachers talked about the lyrics in class. Sad in this day and age, there are cultures that still give their members grief if the dare to love someone that is not of their culture. This needs to end.
You have a great attitude India, loved your comments!
Great reaction! I’ve always been the same way about color . I used to bawl my eyes out when some of my family members would call people of color bad names and wonder WHY ! Even as a toddler , I didn’t understand why people would hate someone based on their skin color . I’m like you . Of people are kind to me , I’m kind to them . I’ve actually been treated with more kindness and respect from all the Latino men I work with than many of my so called white “friends “ . And many of them don’t even speak English and I barely speak Spanish . But they’re all so sweet and respectful to me . Anyway, this is one of my all time favorite songs . Love everything about it . Glad you enjoyed it ❤
10:45 pm sitting in my chair jamming. Now that's music!!!
Grew up on this song. One of my faves!
n 1973 when I first heard this song I thought it was Rod Stewart singing this!
Good jukebox song as teenager
I’m with you Rory This had a beat that sounded great on a jukebox in 73’ at the corner pizzeria - I was 16 !
@@jamesy4003 American Pie even better but we had a bunch of them
Respect to the people that suggested this I bloody love this song
That's right spread love not hate on every level. Great reaction
I forgot this band. Thank you for playing this song
this really grabs you right into this story.
Hi India, I loved your reaction and comments on this song. You explained the meaning of the song beautifully. And you’re so right about mixed dating/marriage was very controversial in the 1970’s (and earlier). Your sentiments about just loving whoever you want to are so true. Racism is so awful. I really liked your presentation and your personality. I always loved the sound of this song and the singer. The melody was catchy, and the singer had a soulful, gravelly voice very similar to the great Rod Stewart.
I love your channel because your kind of reaction is fine, I really love it. Good luck, cute girl.
This is a bad ass song!!!! Glad I discovered and it’s the beat for me and it’s everything oh and it happens to be about jungle fever which don’t make me no ever mind great story and an ode to that brown shuga
Love this song. Thank you India. Another great reaction.
I remember them horrible times. Unfortunately it went both ways back then, I am so glad things have changed. God made us and loves us the same
keep the channel going...much love!
I been listening to this song most of my life and it's the first time I've ever seen the singer. What a surprise. I thought he was black and they were a soul band.
Originally by hot chocolate lead singer eroll brown they were a mixed band
very soulful white boy
@@edwinmcnairn2931 yes, the in the Hot Chocolate version it is she who brings the white man home to her parents.
I know you mean. Gone through that with other bands. (Although I think Ian Lloyd looks like Jason Isaacs)
one of my favourite versions of this song off the original by hot chocolate. most of the cover versions tend to omit the story of louie also being brought home to the girl's parents and being rejected by them too. check out versions by The Quireboys (less funk, more Chicago blues/rock), Peter Beckett (bluesy, but like early 90s vocal-centric), and The Oppressed (punk-rock/brit-punk, Clash-esque)
That was such a great song. A real family wouldn't disown you...
Born in 1963 and I've lived like louis many times..
Danger Danger
No the original is by stories the first time I heard of this song was 1973 in. Middle school. Love it then love it now💖💖💖💖💖
Hi India! listening your voice and the way you think, I just fall in love with you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Amen
I had this by both groups and growing up I thought it was the best way to showcase love over color.
That was fun, joyful listening with you.. Great song pick and thaught provoking. I was so curious to see a young person's perspective on this song. Your "reaction" beautiful and eloquent.
Hi India, Clicked on to see if it was the song I remembered(It was). I thought it was called Louie ,Louie. Lol. Don't remember the brother part, but then again, I was 13 or 14 depending what month this was released in.
Back in the day, we gave each other a chance to tell your story. The music says a lot too. Be blest☦️👩🏻🦳❤️
"Amazing TIMELESS CLASSIC"!!!!!!!!!!!!
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