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Wounded Bird Records got it right!

Robert Brown | Pawtucket, RI USA | 12/02/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wounded Bird Records got the correct album version of the song "Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne" the way it was originally recorded in 1973. The album version has a 30 second instrumental in the middle of the song and has a cold ending. The import version of this two albums on one CD haas the 45 R. P. M. version of the song. Hats off and thanks to Wounded Bird records! It's good hear the album version of the #33 hit from 1973 from the "Subway Senerade" album called "JIMMY LOVES MARY-ANNE". Way to go Wounded Bird! A great release!"

"Looking Glass" is Worth Looking Into

Jack Shatter | Chicago, Illinois | 05/10/2010

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I remember the Summer of 1972 when "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" was playing

from all the car radios. A harbor-town slice of life, it posits a sexy barmaid

who loves a sailor whose life, love, and lady is the SEA (doodat doodat doodat).

The catchy tune is somewhere between happy and sad, and doesn't tell if Brandy

ever stole that salty dog from the sea.



I popped for this collection of the two Looking Glass albums, and find it most

enjoyable. Elliot "Brandy" Lurie sings on about half the tracks, but when the

other fellow sings, it sounds much like the Eagles. Generally it's a boogie-rock

"good-timey" approach, and the songs are fun 1972-era rock tunes. In other words,

besides the classic "Brandy," the rest of the CD goes down pleasingly, especially

the similar "storytelling" of "Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne." Another reviewer said that

Looking Glass will remind you of a time that seemed simpler, happier, and more

innocent. I couldn't say it better myself."