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Features Cozy Powell (of Rainbow and Black Sabbath fame) on drums and a spoken-word performance by British blues pioneer Alexis Korner .

"Brother Louie" is a seminal 1973 track by the British soul and funk group , written by lead singer Errol Brown and bassist Tony Wilson. While often confused with the 1986 Modern Talking song of the same name, Hot Chocolate's original is a stark social commentary on interracial love. Key Facts and Production

Alexis Korner provides the voices of both sets of parents, muttering racial slurs to emphasize the bigotry they face from both sides. Chart Performance and Covers

Louie takes his girlfriend home to meet his parents, leading to a "terrible fight" due to their racial prejudice.

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