Brother Louie is a song written by Sonny Bono and recorded by the American rock band the Stories. It was released in 1973 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, as well as in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and several other countries. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including the Beach Boys, the Ventures, and the Kingston Trio.
The song is a ballad about a young man named Louie who falls in love with a girl named Marie. However, Marie’s father disapproves of Louie and forbids her from seeing him. Louie is heartbroken and eventually leaves town. The song ends with Louie singing about how he will always love Marie, even though they can never be together.
