"Brother Louie '98" proved that the duo’s appeal remained strong over a decade later, achieving significant success across Europe:
: Clocking in at approximately 4 minutes and 12 seconds , the Extended Version is roughly 50 seconds longer than the Radio Edit. It features a unique intro that mimics the sound of a vinyl record starting up before the bass kicks in. Chart Success and Global Impact
: The single was a massive hit, peaking at number 2 and remaining on the charts for 17 weeks. It was certified gold for sales exceeding 250,000 units . Hungary : Reached the coveted number 1 spot.
Produced and written by Dieter Bohlen with co-production by long-time collaborator Luis Rodriguez, this '98 version modernized the original synth-pop sound with a faster tempo and a heavy Euro house beat.
The Return of a Legend: "Brother Louie '98" (Extended Version)
: The track reached the top 10 in Sweden (No. 9) and the top 20 in both Germany (No. 16) and Austria (No. 17). Where to Find it Today
: The remix features American rapper Eric Singleton, whose high-energy rap verses were a signature element of the duo's late-90s "comeback" sound.
The , officially titled the Brother Louie Mix '98 , is a high-energy Eurodance reimagining of Modern Talking 's classic 1986 hit. Released on July 20, 1998 , it served as the second single from their massively successful seventh studio album, Back for Good , marking the duo's triumphant reunion after an eleven-year hiatus. Production and New Sound
"Brother Louie '98" proved that the duo’s appeal remained strong over a decade later, achieving significant success across Europe:
: Clocking in at approximately 4 minutes and 12 seconds , the Extended Version is roughly 50 seconds longer than the Radio Edit. It features a unique intro that mimics the sound of a vinyl record starting up before the bass kicks in. Chart Success and Global Impact
: The single was a massive hit, peaking at number 2 and remaining on the charts for 17 weeks. It was certified gold for sales exceeding 250,000 units . Hungary : Reached the coveted number 1 spot. Modern Talking Brother Louie 98 Extended Version
Produced and written by Dieter Bohlen with co-production by long-time collaborator Luis Rodriguez, this '98 version modernized the original synth-pop sound with a faster tempo and a heavy Euro house beat.
The Return of a Legend: "Brother Louie '98" (Extended Version) "Brother Louie '98" proved that the duo’s appeal
: The track reached the top 10 in Sweden (No. 9) and the top 20 in both Germany (No. 16) and Austria (No. 17). Where to Find it Today
: The remix features American rapper Eric Singleton, whose high-energy rap verses were a signature element of the duo's late-90s "comeback" sound. It was certified gold for sales exceeding 250,000 units
The , officially titled the Brother Louie Mix '98 , is a high-energy Eurodance reimagining of Modern Talking 's classic 1986 hit. Released on July 20, 1998 , it served as the second single from their massively successful seventh studio album, Back for Good , marking the duo's triumphant reunion after an eleven-year hiatus. Production and New Sound