Stories   "Brother Louie"

The band Stories will always be remembered for "Brother Louie" their cover of a Hot Chocolate song that went to #1 in the summer of 73. But the 'story' doesn't end there. This was a talented and versatile band, capable of belting out Paul McCartney style rockers, delicate baroque style songs, or something in between that could be called progressive, sort of like what Ambrosia would release a few years out. Led by Michael Brown on keys, ex of  The Left Banke who hit big in the 60s with "Walk Away Renee" and "Pretty Ballerina" and Ian Lloyd on vocals. Lloyds vocal style was a bit like Rod Stewart's with less gravel. Stories are basically a one hit wonder band, but they had a few other charting singles. "I'm Coming Home" their first single was out in the summer of '72 and peaked at #42 on Billboard. It's the closest thing to another hit Stories had. All three of their albums and  seven singles are worth a listen.


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