Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl) with Marypat Farrell

Sailors, Scrimshaw, Whisky, Wine and Beer. Bar owner, Brandy tells tales of love, longing and the open sea all from a harbor town in 1775. She captivates Douglas with insights on raising children, handling surly seamen and dealing with the probable loss of a special friend in The Anthem of Brandy.OUR GUEST: Marypat FarrellMarypat is an actress, improviser and musician based in Los Angeles. Follow her on Instagram @MARYPAT_FARRELL and enjoy her wonderful music on Spotify under Marypat Farrell and her band Tiny Goliath.THIS EPISODE was inspired by the song Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl), written by Looking Glass lead guitarist and co-vocalist Elliot Lurie. Following the song's release in 1972, "Brandy" increased in popularity as a girl's name in the United States. According to data from the Social Security Administration, Brandy was the 353rd most popular name in 1971, 140th in 1972, and, in 1973, 82nd. Coincidence? - Bandy (You’re A Fine Girl) video . The legend that Barry Manilow's song was originally titled "Brandy," and they changed it to “Mandy” is completely true. Scott English wrote the song as “Brandy” and recorded it in 1971. When Barry Manilow recorded it, Looking Glass already had a hit!THE SHOW:Our show is completely improvised and produced by Douglas Sarine, Marypat Farrell and Sarah Atwood Sarine.Our theme song was produced by the wonderful Ben Wise. benwise.bandcamp.comAdditional music provided by IcarusPlease rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered.Follow us on Instagram @AnthemOfLifePodcast You can contact us at [email protected] our eclectic playlist on Spotify AOL PLAYLISTSpecial thanks to Spark! Digital Media Lab at the Burbank Public Library© 2023 Nerdtainment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.