LOOKING GLASS

Featuring Elliot Lurie

Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl), #1 1972

Jimmy Loves Maryanne, #33, 1973

When Looking Glass released “Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)” in the summer of 1972 it quickly rose to the top of the charts, selling over a million copies and becoming one of the most played radio records of the year. Over time the song has endured, consistently selling over 100,000 downloads a year, being recorded by such disparate artists as Kenny Chesney and Red Hot Chili Peppers and appearing in films like Charlie’s Angels and TV series like The Simpsons. On last year’s Memorial Day countdown, on New York oldies powerhouse CBS FM, Looking Glass’s original version ranked as the eleventh most popular recording of all time!”  

Looking Glass reached the charts one more time, with “Jimmy Loves Maryanne” in 1973. Reaching #33, the recording has become something of a cause celebre among some 70s music fans. Featuring lead singer/songwriter Elliot Lurie’s distinctive vocals and produced by the legendary Arif Mardin, some feel it’s a more distinguished recording than “Brandy.” The song was later covered by New Wave icon Josie Cotton.  

The group disbanded in 1974 and Lurie segued into a career as a music supervisor for film and television. Performing went on the back burner. But, in 2005, he joined with three talented Detroit area musicians; Jeff Lehman, Craig Williams and Eric Mackey; and began performing once again. The reconstituted Looking Glass features Lurie on lead vocals performing Brandy, Jimmy and other of his compositions from the groups 70s albums. His voice hasn’t changed a bit and, with the use of horn and string samples from the original recordings, the band sounds tight and authentic.  

In addition to the Looking Glass material, the band’s set includes creative covers of  60s and 70s classics (close your eyes and imagine the voice from Brandy singing King Harvest’s “(Dancin’ In The Moonlight)” as well as some surprises and newer things, including Lurie’s composition of the theme from the hit TV show Lizzie McGuire. The set is also peppered with his anecdotes and recollections about his years as a recording artist in New York in the 70s and later, as a Hollywood music supervisor and record producer.

Looking Glass is currently available for bookings, either as a smaller venue headliner or as part of oldies package shows. Fees are reasonable and negotiable based on travel and routing requirements.

Contact: Jeff Lehman/Music Director/Keyboardist cell: (586)-219-9789, jjleh@aol.com

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THE OFFICIAL LOOKING GLASS SITE IS COMING SOON!! Read the show announcements below!!

Until then, this is the temporary location of The Official Looking Glass site. The guys have moved into this small room here until the mansion is built (lol)!! 

SOUND FILES

These are .mp3 samples from our September 2, 2006 show at the Cannery Casinos in North Las Vegas, Nevada 

Are You Dreamin' (Money in Our Pockets)

Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)

City Lady

Disco (Where You Gonna Go)

Don't It Make You Feel Good

Jimmy Loves Maryanne

Lizzie McGuire Theme

One More Saturday Night

My Heart Wants to Believe You

Sweet Something

The Way You Do the Things You Do

PICTURES Click for live concert shots

BIO

Video-Brandy (You're a Fine Girl), Recorded Live November 6, 2009 at the Greenwood Coffee House, Ann Arbor, MI

If you are a promoter interested in booking Looking Glass we have some great options for you below:

LOOKING GLASS with special guests The City Lights Band and/or Jim Wirth and Free Spirit, Population3. 

The City Lights Band

My Heart Wants to Believe You (092308 (01) mix)

THE OFFICIAL LOOKING GLASS MY SPACE SITE OPENED SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

THE OFFICIAL LOOKING GLASS FACE BOOK FAN SITE OPENED UP DECEMBER 30, 2009

Please check back for updates as the promo for these shows is still in development.

Last updated: 02-06-12