The group's band of sleazy, rambunctious rock struck a chord with listeners as their singles got major airplay, even breaking into into the U.S. market. Still, though their first album proved a hit, the band became bogged down in arguments with their record label. It took the guys a long time to get 'Bitter Sweet & Twisted' released, with it finally coming out in 1993. The rise of grunge music as well as modern alternative rock styles made it a challenging time for them for the rest of the 90s.
They ended up splitting up as their music became somewhat lost in the shuffle, with Spike leading occasional reunion gigs, including at the popular 'Bulldog Bash' with Thunder in 1998. The band got back together in 2000 and recorded "This is Rock 'n' Roll", which was released in 2001. In 2004, the group released "Well Oiled". In 2008, "Homewreckers and Heartbreakers" came out.
In March 2013, the band released a new single "Too Much of a Good Thing" on 15 May 2013, taken from their seventh studio album, Beautiful Curse, which was released a month later in June 2013.
The band's most recent album, Amazing Disgrace, was released on 5 April 2019.
In late 2021 they supported the Dead Daisies on their UK Tour. The February 2022 Monsters of Rock Cruise included the Quireboys as a five-piece, with Griffin covering vocal duties, after "a last-minute nonappearance" from Spike. In March 2022, the Quireboys announced that they had released lead vocalist Spike from the band. This sparked a mixed reaction from fans, leading two venues to cancel their upcoming Quireboys dates. However, the band continued to tour with Guy Griffin as lead vocalist. Spike's departure sparked an ongoing dispute about legal ownership of the Quireboys name. In May 2022, Spike announced that he was reuniting with original members Guy Bailey and Nigel Mogg to write and record new music using the Quireboys name.
The Quireboys released their CD/DVD 'Orchestral Quireboys Live', on February 10, 2023.
The Quireboys‘ founding member — guitarist Guy Bailey — passed away on April 6, 2023.
Following an ongoing dispute about the band's name, there are currently two Quireboys lineups.
In July, 2023, the remaining The Quireboys band members (lead vocalist / guitarist Guy Griffin, guitarist Paul Guerin and keyboardist Keith Weir) announced the release of a new studio album titled 'The Band Rolls On...', which will be released via Off Yer Rocka Recordings in September 2023.
In an announcement, Spike revealed that he and Bailey had written songs for a new Quireboys album featuring bandmates Chris Johnstone, Nigel Mogg and Rudy Richman. The album, titled 'Wardour Street' , will be released in the spring of 2024. The lead single, "Jeeze Louise", was released on 31 October 2023.
It was announced in October 2023 that Spike and the remaining original members of The Quireboys will Headline the Friday Night Party at the Stonedead Festival in August 2024. Guitarist Luke Morley from Thunder will play with them in place of Guy Bailey.
See: www.quireboys.com
Brother Louie
The Quireboys Lyrics
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Louie was whiter than white
Danger danger when you've tasted brown sugar
Louie fell in love overnight
Nothing bad it was good
Louie had the best girl that he could
When he took her home to meet his momma and papa
Louie knew just where he stood
Louie Louie Louie Louie
Louie Louie Louie Louie
Louie Louie Louie Louie
Louie you're gonna cry
Gonna cry baby, alright
There he stood in the night
Knowing what's wrong from what's right
He took her home to meet his momma and papa
Man he had a terrible fight
Louie really caused a scene
Wishing it was a dream
Aint no difference between black and white
Hey brothers you all know what I mean
Louie Louie Louie Louie
Louie Louie Louie Louie
Louie Louie Louie Louie
Louie you're gonna cry
Louie Louie Louie Louie
Louie Louie Louie Louie
Louie Louie Louie Louie
Louie you're gonna cry
Gonna cry baby, alright
Louie Louie Louie Louie
Louie you're gonna
Louie you're gonna
Louie you're gonna cry
The Quireboys' "Brother Louie" is a song about interracial love and the difficulties that come along with it in some societies. The song is sung as a first-person narrative about a man named Louie who falls in love with a black woman. Louie is initially thrilled with his new relationship, but he later faces opposition from his family and friends due to the racial differences. The lyrics express this dilemma through the metaphor of brown sugar, which represents the allure of interracial relationships that can be dangerous.
The line "She was black as the night, Louie was whiter than white" describes the physical differences between the couple, but also suggests the cultural differences that may exist between them and the people around them. The chorus, which repeats the line "Louie you're gonna cry", is a warning about the consequences of interracial love in some societies where it is still taboo. The line "Ain't no difference between black and white, hey brothers you all know what I mean" is a message of unity and acceptance, encouraging people to embrace love regardless of race.
Overall, "Brother Louie" is a powerful statement about the complexities of interracial love and the challenges that people face in society when they choose to pursue such relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
She was black as the night
The girl that Louie fell in love with had dark skin.
Louie was whiter than white
Louie had very pale skin.
Danger danger when you've tasted brown sugar
Louie was warned about the potential dangers of dating someone of a different race.
Louie fell in love overnight
Louie quickly and deeply fell in love with the girl.
Nothing bad it was good
Louie didn't think there was anything negative about his relationship with the girl - he thought it was perfect.
Louie had the best girl that he could
Louie believed that the girl he loved was the best possible partner he could have.
When he took her home to meet his momma and papa
Louie introduced the girl to his parents.
Louie knew just where he stood
Louie was confident and self-assured in his relationship with the girl.
Louie Louie Louie Louie
Repetition of Louie's name.
Louie you're gonna cry
Louie will be upset or heartbroken about something.
There he stood in the night
Louie was outside, likely after a confrontation.
Knowing what's wrong from what's right
Louie knew what he believed to be right and wrong.
Man he had a terrible fight
Louie got into a heated argument or physical altercation.
Louie really caused a scene
Louie's behavior was disruptive and drew attention.
Wishing it was a dream
Louie wished that what had just happened wasn't real.
Aint no difference between black and white
Louie believed that there was no inherent difference between people of different races.
Hey brothers you all know what I mean
Louie is speaking to his peers, likely other men, and asking if they understand his perspective.
Writer(s): Guy Bailey Copyright: Attack Music Publishing Ltd.
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@susanhanson9013
STILĹ GREAT.......❤❤
@ariefrudolfjunus1780
Still relevant till these days
@duncan3998
1993 muffled
@martinusgroninger1875
The best version of this song is by Hot Chocolate ( + Alex's Korner) unfortunately not released in the USA , where 5he Stories had a mega hit with their cover. This cover doesn't add anything new to the song, so I hope they enjoyed it. I didnt